CHICAGO – OpenAirplane, an online service that connects pilots to planes across the U.S. much like a rental car company, has secured $500,000 in seed funding from several investors in Chicago and abroad. The funds will help OpenAirplane hire more developers, accelerate growth, and build new products. “I am tremendously excited about my investment in OpenAirplane. […]
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Avidyne partners with Globalstar to develop airborne internet access products
Avidyne has partnered with Globalstar to develop and certify satellite-based internet and voice communications products for the aviation market. The new solutions will leverage Globalstar’s second-generation satellite network, boasting the fastest data speeds in the Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) industry. “We are thrilled to join forces with Globalstar to bring innovative new communications solutions to the […]
CAF Living History Program launches monthly seminars
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — History will come to life through a new monthly series presented by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing at the wing’s headquarters near Atlanta. The public is invited to join the Saturday discussions by a variety of aviators dedicated to preserving the memory of U.S. aviation history. The series begins March […]
Flyers Restaurant and Brewhouse opens at Skagit Regional Airport
BURLINGTON, Wash. — Flyers Restaurant and Brewhouse has opened a new location on the flight line at Skagit Regional Airport (KBVS). The restaurant, which is located on Port of Skagit property in the building formerly operated as the Kitty Hawk Cafe, is approximately 3,600 square feet and can seat more than 120 people. Renovations for the […]
Hartzell Engine Technologies completes purchase of C&D Associates
Hartzell Engine Technologies has finalized the purchase of C&D Associates, which manufactures a line of branded aircraft cabin combustion heaters, as well as FAA-approved PMA parts for Janitrol and South Wind cabin heaters. “We are very happy to welcome the C&D line of products to the Hartzell Engine Technologies cabin heater family,” Mike Disbrow, president of […]
Sonex reveals B models now in development
Sonex Aircraft has unveiled its latest aircraft development project: Sonex and Waiex B-Models. “What is the B-Model?” asks Sonex designer and founder John Monnett. “It’s what you’ve been asking for. More of everything you want in a sport aircraft: More room and comfort, more panel space, more fuel, more engine choices, and more standard features combined with reduced build time and the […]
Cobalt Valkyrie pre-orders top $50 Million in 90 days
SAN FRANCISCO — Cobalt reports it received more than $50 million in pre-orders for the company’s first two models — the Co50 Valkyrie and the Valkyrie-X — within the first 90 days. The fully certified version, Co50 Valkyrie, and the experimental version, Valkyrie-X, were publicly introduced Nov. 12, 2015. Upon opening the order book, Cobalt officials said they received hundreds […]
Switchblade flying car development advances
Sam Bousfield, CEO of Samson Motors and designer of the Switchblade flying sports car, recently unveiled the latest advances in the company’s multi-year program to establish a viable flying car. “The idea of landing at an airport, pushing a button to stow wings and tail, and drive to your destination not only brings us new-found […]
The Sporty’s Foundation releases annual report
The Sporty’s Foundation made bequests totaling $152,500 during 2015, acting on its commitment to attract more pilots and aviation technicians to general aviation. The Sporty’s Foundation has provided more than $1 million since its inception to assist a variety of groups and organizations whose goals align with theirs. Overhead and administrative costs for the foundation are […]