DAYTON, Ohio — The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has put out a call for entries for the 14th Annual Combs Gates Award. The $20,000 cash award is presented each year to an individual or group for a submitted project judged to be exemplary in the promotion and preservation of America’s air and space heritage. The […]
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IAWA conference slated for Montreal
The International Aviation Womens Association (IAWA), a worldwide organization for women who hold leadership positions across the entire spectrum of the aviation and aerospace industry, will hold its 28th annual conference Oct. 19-21, 2016 in Montreal, Canada. The conference will feature keynote speakers and panel sessions, as well as plenty of networking opportunities, officials noted. […]
AEA names 2016 award winners at convention
Three industry awards were presented during the opening session of the 59th annual Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention & Trade Show in Kissimmee, Florida, April 27. Jeanne Rau-Flattery of Millennium International in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, was named the 2016 AEA Member of the Year, while Gogo Business Aviation was honored as the AEA Associate Member […]
Having it all!
By AMELIA REIHELD. Ruth and David Taisch are the people you really want to have as next-door neighbors, because not only are they two very nice and interesting people, they have the best toys, too. For starters, there’s the big model railroad behind their traditional Florida-style stucco home, complete with what looks like miles of […]
UND earns SMS compliance
The University of North Dakota’s John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences has an acceptable Safety Management System (SMS), so says the FAA. In a March 9, 2016 letter the FAA stated, “The Federal Aviation Administration congratulates UND on this significant accomplishment in implementing a fully functional SMS in accordance with international requirements. Congratulations on your momentous […]
GA advocates question leasing changes at SMO
GA advocates, including officials with the National Business Aviation Association, have responded to a “motion to dismiss” filed by Santa Monica city officials against a portion of a complaint filed with the FAA by Santa Monica Airport supporters, alleging numerous violations of the city’s federal obligations at the historic airfield. In the April 11 filing, Santa […]
Dolderer wins his first Red Bull Air Race
Germany’s Matthias Dolderer beat the elements, the obstacles and 13 of the world’s best pilots to become the first German ever to win a Red Bull Air Race at the second stop of the 2016 season in Spielberg, Austria. Despite gusts nearing 25 knots, Dolderer made the notoriously tricky track in Spielberg look easy and […]
GA supports emergency aid in Ecuador after earthquake
The KODIAK, built by Quest Aircraft Company of Sandpoint Idaho, has been delivering aid to earthquake-struck Ecuador and airlifting the injured to area hospitals. The versatile aircraft with STOL characteristics is used by businesses, owner-operators and governments for many duties, and for the important mission of providing assistance to people in need. That is exactly […]
SocialFlight’s Event of the Week: Round Valley Aviation Expo
This Saturday, April 30, will be the fourth annual Round Valley Aviation Expo at Springerville Municipal Airport (KJTC) in Arizona. The day will start with a pancake breakfast, then there will be free flights for kids, vintage aircraft, skydiving, raffles, a silent auction, craft and food vendors, and much more. Find events like this and many […]