PENSACOLA, Florida — The world’s largest naval aviation museum has once again earned national recognition. The National Naval Aviation Museum (NNAM), located aboard Pensacola Naval Air Station, was ranked a “Top 20 Museum in the USA” by Yelp in December, confirming its place among the best museums in the country to visit. Yelp is an […]
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Hillsboro Aviation appoints new director of sales and business development
HILLSBORO, Ore. — Hillsboro Aviation has appointed Steven P. Daniels to its senior leadership team as part of its long-term expansion plans. As director of sales and business development, Daniels is responsible for the growth of the company’s global sales divisions and development of its contract and charter departments.Daniels brings with him more than 35 years in […]
One airplane can make all the difference
When I was first getting involved in aviation, the cost was a daunting dilemma for me. That’s probably a common memory we share, you and me. Availability was an issue, too. Most general aviation pilots have probably had a similar experience. We show up at the airport with a dream of learning to fly, only […]
Video: German students take flight
Several students from Stuttgart, Germany, recently visited Arlington High School in Arlington, Wash. During their visit to the area, the students made their way out to the Arlington Municipal Airport (KAWO), where a group of pilots gave the students free rides in general aviation aircraft. According to David Ryan, airport manager, these were not Young […]
Congress passes FAA funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Congress has passed an omnibus measure that includes key funding for general aviation manufacturers in safety, certification, and alternative fuels for piston-engine aircraft. It also makes permanent the Research & Development (R&D) tax credit, and extends bonus depreciation for five years. The bill, which now heads to President Obama for his […]
Living Legends of Aviation event slated for January
Ray Conner, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, will be awarded the Living Legends of Aviation’s “Lifetime Industry Leader Award” at the 13th annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards, which will be held Jan. 22 in Beverly Hills, Calif. Actor and pilot John Travolta hosts the annual event, which will begin with the “Flown West […]
New consulting firm launches to help GA companies expand globally
PLANO, Texas — Newly launched is Blue Sky Innovations, a consulting company that will assist GA business owners and investors around the world to expand into foreign markets. Initial projects will focus on growth opportunities between the US, China and Brazil. “Blue Sky Innovations was born to help build bridges and connect companies in the GA industry to other […]
Drones to be featured at Sebring Expo
Unmanned aerial systems (UAS), also known as drones and remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) will be on display at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, Jan. 20-23, in Sebring, Florida. The drones will be exhibited and demonstrated inside Hangar 60 in an area designated as the “Drone Home.” Exhibits inside the hangar will flank a flight demonstration […]
Schepers joins Banyan as director of MRO sales
FORT LAUDERDALE — Matthew Schepers recently joined Banyan Air Service as director of MRO sales. His role is to lead the MRO sales team and generate new business for Banyan’s maintenance and avionics departments. He also is responsible for developing partnerships with vendors, company officials noted. For the past 10 years, Schepers worked at Duncan Aviation in Lincoln, […]