HARRISBURG, Pa. — Twenty-three airports will make safety upgrades and expand operations with the assistance of $8.8 million in state investments, according to Governor Tom Wolf. Included in the grants is $5.4 million distributed through the Aviation Transportation Assistance Program, which is a capital budget grant program funded with bonds. The grants leverage nearly $3.6 million in […]
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McKinney Air Center expands
MCKINNEY, Texas — Avfuel-branded FBO McKinney Air Center at McKinney National Airport (KTKI) recently opened a new 15,000-square-foot hangar featuring 2,000 square feet of office space. Located in the Dallas Metroplex, McKinney Air Center serves the cities of Plano, Frisco, Allen and McKinney. FBO officials report hangar space was “completely” leased out months in advance, a testament to the […]
Giving disabled pilots wings
Two groups have banded together for a common goal to help disabled pilots fly. EAA Chapter 1083 and John Robinson, the founder of AV84all.org, will build a Zenith CH 750 Cruzer in Salisbury, North Carolina. The EAA chapter members will launch the build Sept. 10, 2016, at Rowan County Airport (KRUQ). “When I was first contacted by Zenith about […]
Video: New small drone rule goes into effect Aug. 29
A new world of opportunities for drone operators opens Aug. 29 when the new small drone rule for non-hobbyists becomes effective, according to officials with the FAA. What do you need to do the take advantage of these opportunities? Aeronautical Knowledge Test One important step you have to take is to obtain your remote pilot […]
New owners for KCXO FBO
CONROE, Texas — In operation since 1982, General Aviation Services FBO at Lonestar Executive Airport (KCXO) switched hands to new owners, Herd Air Group, this summer. The new owner plans to keep the FBO’s name, as well as its relationships with Avfuel. “I was impressed by the spirit of the operation,” said Chad Herdrich, owner. “I’m excited […]
Reporter’s Notebook: Oshkosh 2016
Perhaps it was the newly-passed Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2 and improved business conditions, but the mood at AirVenture 2016 was especially positive and upbeat this year, with Experimental Aircraft Association CEO and Chairman Jack Pelton calling it the best Oshkosh ever. Although this year’s overall attendance was up only slightly — 563,000 versus 558,000 last year — camping […]
NTSB report highlights hazards of cataracts for pilots
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Safety Board, in a Safety Recommendation Report issued recently, urged the FAA and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association to educate pilots and aviation medical examiners about the hazards cataracts pose to flight safety. The report contains three NTSB safety recommendations for the development and dissemination of educational information […]
Continental consolidating manufacturing operations
MOBILE, Ala. — Continental Motors Group will consolidate all manufacturing operations into its manufacturing centers in Alabama and Germany. As a result, the manufacturing of CMG’s line of OEM quality FAA approved parts for Lycoming engines, as well as the full line of Titan Experimental and Certified engines that are currently produced in CMG’s San Antonio, […]
Southeast Aviators celebrate one-year anniversary with fly-in
The one-year anniversary of the the inaugural fly-in for the Southeast Aviators will be held Aug 27 at 11 a.m. at Donaldson Jet Center at Donaldson Field Airport (KGYH) in Greenville, S.C. The Southeast Aviators (SEA) is a group of pilots and aviation enthusiasts who enjoy flying and helping other pilots. While the expressed purpose for the […]