WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a letter to the leadership of the New Jersey State Senate and General Assembly, National Air Transportation Association (NATA) President and CEO Thomas L. Hendricks asked state lawmakers to oppose a proposed increase in state aviation fuel taxes, stating the proposal “will likely not have the intended effect of raising revenue, but rather […]
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AEA Educational Foundation awards more than $125,000 in scholarships
LEE’S SUMMIT, Missouri — The Aircraft Electronics Association’s Educational Foundation has awarded more than $125,000 in scholarships for the 2016-17 academic year. Scholarships and recipients are: Chuck Freeland Memorial Scholarship: Arturo Mendez, Van Nuys, California. Chuck Peacock Memorial Scholarship: Elaine Stevens, Rochester, N.H. David Arver Memorial Scholarship: Daniel Vasquez, Doral, Florida. Duncan Aviation Scholarship: Jonathan Conod, […]
From shoe salesman to airport developer
Woody Lesikar of Houston, Texas, is this year’s recipient of the George Palmer Putnam Award, which recognizes support provided by a non-member to The Ninety-Nines International Organization of Women Pilots. Submitted by the Houston Ninety-Nines for his support of their chapter, Woody was selected as the epitome of an individual who gives his energy, time, […]
Aircraft Spruce offers Oshkosh pre-order pick-up option
Aircraft Spruce is offering a pre-order pick-up option for those attending this year’s AirVenture in Oshkosh from July 25-31. Orders can be placed by phone, fax, or online. Orders will be processed the same way as standard orders, but instead of shipping to your home address, the company will place it on its truck and bring […]
Sue Folkringa appointed to FABA board of directors
Sue Folkringa, a CPA with Wolcott & Associates, P.A., has been appointed to the board of directors of the Florida Aviation Business Association (FABA). FABA is a 70-year-old organization of general aviation related businesses and interested parties, advocating and combining resources on issues impacting aviation in the state of Florida. Folkringa is a Certified Public Accountant and […]
NASA research plane gets X number, new name
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With 14 electric motors turning propellers and all of them integrated into a uniquely-designed wing, NASA will test new propulsion technology using an experimental airplane now designated the X-57 and nicknamed “Maxwell.” NASA Administrator Charles Bolden highlighted the agency’s first X-plane designation in a decade during a keynote speech at the American Institute […]
Contest finds oldest certified Rotax aircraft engine still in operation
GUNSKIRCHEN, Austria — Last year, as part of the 40-year celebration of BRP’s Rotax brand of aircraft engines, the company launched a contest to find the oldest certified Rotax aircraft engine in operation. The winner was Kenneth Gates from Colorado, who owns a Super Dimona equipped with a Rotax 912 A certified engine. His aircraft engine with […]
KTYQ gets first full-time airport director
ZIONSVILLE, Ind. — The Hamilton County Airport Authority Board of Directors has named Brad Cozza the first full-time director of the Indianapolis Executive Airport (KTYQ). He will oversee the daily operations and maintenance, infrastructure development, and marketing initiatives for the general aviation airport. Cozza holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Aviation Technology from Purdue University. He […]
NATA names acting president
WASHINGTON, D.C. — At its annual membership meeting in June, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced the Marty Hiller, owner of Marathon Jet Center in Marathon, Florida, will become the association’s acting president Sept. 1. Current president Thomas Hendricks will leave his position Aug. 31. “Though Tom Hendricks is departing at the end of […]