LAKELAND, Florida – SUN ‘n FUN and the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) are hosting the annual Aerospace Discovery Weekend, a three-day aerospace adventure complete with a flight opportunity, from Oct. 21-23, 2016. This year, ACE will offer $10 admission to Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 participants. Activities throughout the day include, but aren’t limited to: […]
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Western Aircraft named Textron authorized service facility
BOISE, Idaho – Western Aircraft has been designated an authorized service facility for several models across the Beechcraft and Cessna platforms. The Channel Partner Agreement signed between the Western Aircraft and Textron Aviation authorizes Western Aircraft to perform maintenance, service and support for King Air 90 Series, King Air 200/250 Series, King Air 300/350 Series and Bonanza/Baron […]
Pilots sues SFO over GA access
A Cessna 182 owner has filed a lawsuit against San Francisco International Airport, claiming the managers are trying to force general aviation pilots to move to other airports, and they illegally pulled his flight privileges as part of the plan. A story at CourthouseNews.com notes that Robert Reinheimer’s security access to the airport was suspended last year […]
Future dates and locations unveiled for AEA conventions
LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI — The Aircraft Electronics Association has unveiled the dates and locations for its annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show for the next several years: 2017: March 13-16 New Orleans, Louisiana; 2018 March 26-29 Las Vegas, Nevada; 2019 March 25-28 Palm Springs, California; 2020 March 24-27 Nashville, Tennessee; 2021 March 15-18 Dallas, Texas; 2022 To […]
Kodiak receives Chilean certification
Quest Aircraft Co. has received type certification for the Kodiak from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of the Republic of Chile, adding to the aircraft’s accreditations in Latin America. Earlier this year, Quest named Santiago, Chile-based Aeroservicio as its authorized Kodiak sales representative for Chile. Kodiaks are in operation around the globe. Key market […]
EPIC Fuels to power Red Bull Air Race
EPIC Fuels is partnering with the Red Bull Air Race as the official fuel supplier for the upcoming races in Indianapolis and Las Vegas. EPIC Fuels will power the race planes with aviation gasoline, along with jet fuel for helicopters and rotor-winged aircraft supporting the races. The relationship takes flight Oct. 1 and 2, 2016, at […]
French company to introduce new flight sim
ALSIM Flight Training Solutions, a French manufacturer of flight simulators, is expanding its product line to meet the requirements of U.S. flight schools and universities and colleges with aviation programs. The company plans to unveil its new AL250 flight simulator at the University Aviation Association’s 69th Annual Education Conference & Expo, which will be held […]
Video: First flight of the Junkers F13
A project to bring back the Junkers F13 took off Sept. 15 with the official first flight of the replica in Dübendorf, Switzerland. The first flight of the replica was almost 100 years after the launch of the “mother of all aircraft,” according to officials with luxury luggage company RIMOWA. https://youtu.be/8uyusX5aLa8 Named ‘Annelise 2’ as a […]
Applications now open for Flying Musicians Solo Scholarship
The 2017 Flying Musicians Association Solo Scholarship Program is now open for nominations from band directors around the world. Now in its third year, the scholarship gives the selected student a flight training scholarship up through the first solo. FMA members also will mentor the student in both aviation and music, according to officials. Nominations are […]