GULF SHORES, Alabama — Mayor Robert Craft and the City Council of Gulf Shores recently recognized the Gulf Shores Airport Authority for “considerable accomplishments“ at Jack Edwards National Airport (KJKA). Craft cited “reaching its goal of self-sufficiency, new private developments, resolving land use issues” as “ some of the reasons this board needs to be […]
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Pearl Harbor survivors join Triple Ace Bud Anderson at Pacific Aviation Museum gala
HONOLULU — More than a dozen Pearl Harbor and World War II survivors joined 750 guests, and Triple Ace Fighter Pilot and Congressional Gold Medal recipient Col. Clarence “Bud” Anderson at this year’s ninth annual Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor Anniversary Gala, Dec. 5. Themed, “For Love of Country — Pass It On,” the evening “remembered the past, […]
New hangar development moves ahead at KSSF
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The San Antonio City Council recently approved a long-term ground lease between Western LLC and the City of San Antonio on an aviation parcel at Stinson Municipal Airport (KSSF). The second oldest general aviation airport in continuous operation in the United States, Stinson is the designated FAA reliever airport for San Antonio […]
Diamond DA40 Tundra introduced
Diamond Aircraft has introduced the jet-fuel-powered DA40 Tundra designed for backcountry flying. The four-seat cabin with folding rear seat backs, large forward opening canopy and rear door means plenty of room for fly fishing rods, guns, tents, skis, snowshoes, and even mountain bikes, according to company officials. The all-composite airframe offers resistance to bumps and scrapes and […]
Avflight adds location at KGUC
Avflight Corporation continues the expansion of its portfolio of FBOs with the addition of Avflight Gunnison at Crested Butte Regional Airport in Gunnison, Colorado. “The acquisition of Gunnison Valley Aviation is a big win for Avflight,” said Carl Muhs, Avflight president. “We’ve long admired the exceptional service Gunnison Valley Aviation has provided its customers at KGUC. […]
Drone company acquired
FORT WORTH, Texas — Aero Kinetics, the first company to file for FAA Type Certification for multi-rotor unmanned aircraft, has been acquired by Strat Aero US Holdings, a U.S. subsidiary of Strat Aero. The acquisition, valued at $24 million, will allow Aero Kinetics to broaden its reach domestically, according to company officials. “We are excited to move […]
New Southwest Texas Aviation owners seek to continue legacy
SAN MARCOS, Texas – Driven by the desire to continue previous owner Russell Stalling’s legacy, JD and Laura Casteel have assumed ownership of Southwest Texas Aviation, with business resuming Jan. 1, 2016, at San Marcos Regional Airport. Southwest Texas Aviation was founded by Stallings in 1985. He became known throughout the aviation community for his support of Mooney owners […]
Two new locations for next year’s Red Bull Air Races
The Red Bull Air Race World Championship will mark its ninth season in 2016 with two new stops where fans are passionate about motorsports: The famed Lausitzring in Germany and the U.S. city of Indianapolis, Indiana, home to the Indianapolis 500. The season will span seven countries over eight races, kicking off March 11-12, with the traditional season […]
FAA updates Airspace Obstructions Standards
The FAA has updated its guidelines for the proper way to light and mark obstructions affecting navigable airspace. Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L for Obstruction Lighting and Marking is effective immediately. It cancels Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, dated Feb. 1, 2007. The main changes to the updated advisory circular include: Federal law requires that the FAA determine whether a […]