Each month, the FAA receives more than 100 reports from pilots and others who spot what appears to be an unmanned aircraft (UAS) flying close to an airport or a manned airplane. It’s become a serious safety concern for the agency, and a potential security issue for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), according to […]
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Renovated GA Federal Inspection Station opens at KFLL
Opening ceremonies for the nearly $2 million renovation of the 10,000-square-foot general aviation U.S. Customs entryway to the United States at Broward County’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (KFLL) were held in early February. The original facility, built in 1988, was modernized, including a new ramp access location, expanded processing areas, state-of-the-art security technology, and more, according to […]
Becker Avionics celebrates 60th anniversary
MIRAMAR, Florida — Becker Avionics is celebrating 60 years in business this year. The Becker Avionics story started in 1956 at the edge of the airfield in Baden-Baden in the Southwestern part of Germany by Max-Egon Becker. Becker’s passion for aviation and his flair for revolutionary technical solutions identified the corporate culture right from the beginning, […]
Blue Sky Innovations Group appoints Tubbs Chief Technical Officer
PLANO, Texas — Blue Sky Innovations, an international business and general aviation consulting firm, has appointed aerospace engineer Jimmy Tubbs Chief Technical Officer. Tubes will be responsible for developing engineering plans and serving as a Designated Engineer Representative (DER) to facilitate modifications and certifications for global clients. His expertise will streamline processes for aircraft and power plant design […]
Twirly Birds annual meeting set for March 1
International helicopter pilot organization, Twirly Birds, will again hold its annual membership meeting in conjunction with the Helicopter Association International (HAI) Heli-Expo in Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday, March 1. To be a member in the Twirly Birds, you must have flown solo in a helicopter or vertical lift aircraft at least 20 years previously. Twirly Birds was […]
Put your logbooks in the clouds with PlaneLogiX
As an aircraft owner, you know how important your maintenance records are. Keeping them safe and up to date is the mission of the new web portal recently launched by PlaneLogiX with the tagline “You belong in the clouds. Your maintenance records belong in the cloud.” It’s all about digitizing those all-important records to not […]
Tips from the PlaneLogix pros
The guys from PlaneLogix offers these tips they’ve learned over the years to help owners improve their logbook maintenance, airplane maintenance, and relationship with their mechanics. Never keep your logbooks in the plane when you fly. Many people think if they crash that the logbooks do not matter, and if they are destroyed the insurance […]
Spokane Community College wins inaugural competition
PUYALLUP, Wash. — A total of 29 students participated in the inaugural Northwest Regional Aviation Maintenance Competition held during the Feb. 20-21 Northwest Aviation Conference. The first place trophy (and $500) was awarded to Spokane Community College. Second and third place trophies, as well as $375 donated by Aircraft Spruce & Specialty, were awarded to the […]
Clay Lacy to be presented with Godfrey L. Cabot Award
The Aero Club of New England (ACONE) will present the Godfrey L. Cabot Award to Clay Lacy on Friday, June 10, at the Harvard Club in Boston. The award will be presented to Lacy in recognition of his lifetime achievements in many facets of aviation, including aerial cinematography, test pilot, air race champion, founder of […]