HONOLULU — Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor held a dedication ceremony Sunday to mark the completion of a $650,000 restoration of the historic Aerological Tower, which served as flight control center on Dec. 7, 1941. The newly restored tower, along with the Operations Building and the Air Traffic Control tower, are referred to as the Ford Island […]
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Oklahoma youth invited to enter state’s aviation art contest
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission is inviting Oklahoma youth ages 6 to 17 to participate in the state’s 2017 International Aviation Art Contest. The art contest encourages students to reflect on aviation by having them design their artwork based upon this year’s chosen theme, “Above the Clouds.” “We are once again honored to coordinate […]
$15,000-plus in prizes and scholarships for Women of Aviation Week
The Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide (iWOAW) will be distributing at least $15,000 worth of prizes, trophies, and scholarships as part of the seventh annual Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week, March 6-12, 2017. Girls of all ages who participate in aviation and space activities at official events or on their own and individuals or organizations who […]
Pilot helps Oxbridge Academy aviation program soar
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The aviation program at Oxbridge Academy is reaching new heights under the leadership of pilot and professor Deborah Donnelly-McLay. Awarded UPS Pilot of the Year in 2013, she brings more than 25 years of experience as a commercial airline pilot and academic instructor to her role at the independent secondary […]
Now arriving: Santa
SEATTLE — Santa is letting his reindeer rest up for Christmas Eve, so he and Mrs. Claus will fly a vintage propeller plane to the Museum of Flight on Dec. 10. The couple will arrive at 11:45 a.m. Children and parents are encouraged to greet Santa at the plane, then he will be listening to children’s […]
TRAXXALL Technologies opens office in Jacksonville, Florida
MONTREAL — TRAXXALL Technologies, providers of an aircraft maintenance tracking and inventory management system, will open a new office in Jacksonville, Florida. A “significant” increase in clients and aircraft has provided the opportunity for the expansion, according to company officials. Forming the core of TRAXXALL’s Florida team are: James Cook: Formerly a business analyst with […]
NASAO elects new officers for 2017
Members of the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) elected new officers for 2017 at its 85th annual convention held in San Antonio. Brad Brandt, Aviation Division Director for the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development, was named NASAO’s new Chairman, accepting the gavel from Gary Cathey of California, who will continue to serve as Immediate […]
Tecnam unveils second generation P2002 Sierra
CAPUA, Italy — Tecnam has introduced an updated Mark 2 version of the company’s P2002 Sierra. The Tecnam P2002 Sierra MkII offers an improved cabin for greater comfort, top level avionics, new paint colors and interior options, and a re-designed cowling for the 100-hp Rotax engine, according to company officials. According to company officials, 14 years […]
Able Flight, Ohio State partner for pilot training
Able Flight and The Ohio State University will partner on a new flight training program for people with physical disabilities beginning in May, 2017. The program will begin with two Able Flight Scholarship recipients who will take part in an intensive six-week program at the Ohio State University Airport in Columbus, Ohio, and who will be […]