SAN FRANCISCO — Cobalt has launched its first two models – the Co50 Valkyrie and the Valkyrie-X. The Cobalt Valkyrie-X is an experimental version while the Co50 Valkyrie is the fully certified model. “10 years ago, I had a vision to disrupt the aviation industry with an innovative private aircraft, that is not only technologically sound […]
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Bay Area Aero Club recognizes Texas pilot
The Bay Area Aero Club at Pearland Regional Airport (KLVJ) in Texas has announced that William “Bo” Hunter of LaMarque, Texas, is the first inductee to the Bay Area Aero Club Honor Roll. The club’s board of directors noted it is recognizing Bo for “his frequent and numerous flights for Pilots For Patients, and for his […]
Elected officials expected at GA jobs rally in Delaware
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) will hold a jobs rally celebrating the contributions of general aviation manufacturing to the Delaware economy on Friday, Nov. 20, at 1:30 p.m. The rally will be held at the Dassault Falcon Jet facility at the New Castle Airport (ILG). Speakers include Governor Jack Markell, U.S. Senators Tom […]
XTI Aircraft Company flies forward with SEC filing
DENVER, Colo. — XTI Aircraft Company, which is developing the TriFan 600, has asked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to convert almost $14 million in expressed interest into real investments for thousands of individuals worldwide. XTI launched a “test-the-waters” equity crowdfunding campaign in late August to develop the TriFan 600, a six-seat fixed-wing airplane with the […]
Advanced Aircrew Academy expands eLearning options
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Advanced Aircrew Academy recently added 13 new eLearning modules to its library of web-based training. The modules include training for the new one-half degree latitude spacing in the North Atlantic (RLatSM), Loss of Control–Inflight (LOC-I), and training on Aviation Safety Action Programs (ASAP). The complete list of new modules includes: Air Ambulance Operations Aviation Safety […]
Appearance Group acquires Dave’s Detailing
WICHITA, Kan.— Appearance Group has acquired Dave’s Detailing, also known as The Allen Groupe, and its U.S.-based operations. Since July 2013, The Allen Groupe has been operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Indiana. “This acquisition removes The Allen Groupe’s operations from bankruptcy proceedings and immediately creates a […]
Additional flight training money for First to Solo winners
The Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide (iWOAW) reports that support from iWOAW’s business members and public donations have made it possible for organization to offer additional flight training cash prizes to First to Solo Challenge winners in 2016. Wendy Rose, an Alabama resident, never thought of learning to fly before she heard of the First to […]
Sandia Aerospace wins Patriotic Employer award
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Sandia Aerospace was recently presented the New Mexico Patriotic Employer award at the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) luncheon and awards ceremony. “Sandia Aerospace stands proud in support of our countries veterans,” said Dennis Schmidt, Sandia Aerospace’s president. “They are well trained and disciplined and make terrific employees.” Celina The […]
Avflight at KFNT now FAA testing center
Avflight Corporation‘s Flint, Michigan, location is now an FAA Approved Computer Testing Center for Airman Knowledge exams. The FBO at Bishop International Airport (KFNT) is qualified to proctor a variety of exams, including those for aircraft dispatchers, airline transport pilots and flight navigators; aviation maintenance technicians; commercial pilot and military competence; flight engineers; instructors; instrument […]