As the legislative calendar begins in statehouses across the U.S., officials with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and regional aviation groups are building support for tax reforms to promote growth in general and business aviation. “We have efforts going on in about a dozen states to seek new, common-sense tax policies that foster the […]
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Stallion 51 celebrates 30th anniversary
Stallion 51 Corp. will celebrates its 30th anniversary at SUN ‘n FUN, slated for April 4-9, 2017. As long as there has been a Stallion 51, the company’s officials have attended Lakeland, Florida’s SUN ‘n FUN, bringing its stable of Mustangs to the Warbird Flight line, as well as Lee Lauderback flying his signature solo Mustang demo […]
2017 Atlanta Warbird Weekend to salute Tuskegee Airmen
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — The accomplishments of the Tuskegee Airmen in World War II and beyond will be celebrated as the theme of the third annual Atlanta Warbird Weekend, set for Oct. 7-9, 2017, at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport Hosted by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing, the weekend will feature the CAF Tuskegee Red Tail Squadron […]
Stellar Aviation acquires Horizon Aviation at KSPI
SOUTH PALM BEACH, Florida — Stellar Aviation Group has acquired Horizon Aviation, an FBO at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield, Ill. “This new location is the strategic cornerstone for our growing FBO network as we look to expand further throughout the important Midwestern region,” said Jonathan Miller, president of Stellar Aviation Group. The Abraham Lincoln […]
Sebring Expo launches
SEBRING, Florida — The U.S. Sport Aviation Expo kicks off today, offering a variety of aviation experiences from drones to demo flights, as well as the chance to drive various automobiles on the iconic Sebring Raceway. According to Expo organizers, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles will be available for a test drive experience on the […]
Belite introduces Pipper
WICHITA — Belite Aircraft has introduced its first two-place experimental aircraft design, the Pipper. “I wanted to take my wife flying in a Belite aircraft,” explains James Wiebe, the CEO of Belite, “and implement my years of learning about what it takes to make a light plane quick to build, strong and affordable for the […]
Renovated terminal opens at KFTW
FORT WORTH, Texas – A new day has dawned at Meacham International Airport, thanks to a public/private partnership between the City of Fort Worth and FBO American Aero FTW. On Jan. 24, 2017, city officials cut the ribbon on a new, 85,000-square-foot administration building for the 91-year-old airport. American Aero FTW will be the prime tenant […]
Quest names new CEO
SANDPOINT, Idaho — Quest Aircraft Company has named Robert H. Wells has as its new Chief Executive Officer. Wells has more than 40 years of aviation experience. Most recently he spent 15 years with TAG Aviation, rising to CEO of the holding company. Wells officially assumed his new role with Quest on Jan. 15. “I am very […]
Superior Air Parts debuts parts eligibility tool
Coppell, Texas — Superior Air Parts has launched a new online part eligibility search tool on the company’s website. “Our current catalogue has about 1,800 individual FAA-approved PMA (part manufacturer approval) replacement parts and components. It had been very time consuming for our distributors and engine shops to manually search for current part eligibilities,” said Scott Hayes, vice president, […]