WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) is calling for a congressional hearing about the chronic understaffing of air traffic control facilities. New data shows that national staffing totals have fallen nearly 10% percent since 2011, according to NATCA officials. “I want to be clear: The safety of the air traffic control […]
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Mooney launches Certified Pre-Owned Program
KERRVILLE, Texas — Mooney International Corp. has launched its first Certified Pre-Owned Aircraft program. The program, which includes a 27-point inspection, repair and refurbishment of the engine, avionics, airframe, interior and exterior, applies to 2004-2014 G-1000 equipped aircraft. It also includes a “Fly-Away Guarantee” providing free repair or replacement of inoperative equipment for the first 30 days […]
Veteran air racers die in crash
The Air Race Classic (ARC), the oldest all-women’s airplane race in the United States, is mourning the loss of veteran air racer Tookie Hensley and her race partner Pamela Bird, killed in a plane crash in Idaho on Thursday morning, along with Tookie’s husband Don. “Tookie Hensley was an invaluable member of the ARC family,” said […]
Move on to revive Ex-Im bank
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) praised the efforts of members of the U.S. House of Representatives who signed a discharge petition last week that will force a vote on renewing the Export-Import Bank’s authorization, which expired on June 30. Forty-two Republicans joined 176 Democrats in backing the petition. “We are deeply […]
Work begins on runway extension at KAFW
FORT WORTH, Texas – Construction has begun on a multi-year project to extend runways 16R-34L,16L-34R and Taxiway A to 11,000 feet at the north end of Fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW). The runway extension program has received funding from the FAA, the Texas Department of Transportation and other local sources. Alliance Airport received $21.1 million from […]
Texas company plans expansion into aerospace
As part of its 20th anniversary, Superior Machining and Fabrication is planning an expansion project focused on growing its services in the aerospace industry. The North Texas manufacturing company has outlined three distinct phases of the project with the final stage slated for completion within three to four years. The initial phase has already begun and should […]
Company introduces pay-per-use plan for flight sims
SEATTLE — one-G simulation has introduced a program that gives flight schools and FBOs access to one of its flight simulators on a pay-per-use basis. The one-G Access program marries two of the company’s products: the one-G foundation, an Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) based on the Cessna 172, and the 1G-IOS, an instructor operating station that […]
Progressive Air Group partners with Brant Aero
BRANTFORD, Ontario, Canada — Progressive Air Group and Brant Aero have teamed to expand their combined services and product offerings to piston and turbine aircraft operators in eastern Canada. As part of the partnership, Progressive Air will set up a staffed parts depot at Brant Aero’s hangar location at Brantford Airport (CYFD), Ontario (45 minutes […]
Eleetus Simulators expands to Columbus, Ohio
Eleetus, manufacturers of full motion simulators, has landed in Columbus, Ohio. In searching for its next regional office and home base for its Ohio expansion, Eleetus selected the Dublin Entrepreneurial Center. Jim Janosik, a local entrepreneur and marketing professional, will lead Eleetus’ expansion in Columbus and other Ohio markets. He joins Eleetus with a diverse background […]