WAKE FOREST, N.C. – Plane Dynamix has acquired Art Mattson’s line of FAA approved airframe and engine STCs for Piper PA-28 series aircraft. “Art was synonymous with improving Cherokee performance and safety and we are thrilled to be able to bring his creations back to the Piper community,” said Dan Benedix, pilot partner, Plane Dynamix. “Having […]
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Atlantic Aviation expands to Salt Lake City
Atlantic Aviation has expanded its nationwide network of FBOs to include a facility at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Utah. Atlantic expects to commence operations at SLC on Dec. 1, 2015. Atlantic plans to invest approximately $25.5 million in the development of a new general aviation terminal, additional hangars, a new fuel farm, […]
EPS runs first pre-production engine
NEW RICHMOND, Wis. — Engineered Propulsion Systems (EPS) mounted the first in a series of pre-production diesel engines on a test stand, and turned the key on Sept. 20. “The engine started smoothly and ran great,” said Michael Fuchs, president and CEO. “We will begin the testing procedures tomorrow.” Based on data collected from two earlier […]
NTSB puts out call for questions for General Aviation Safety Forum
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Board has released the final agenda, including the participants’ names and affiliations, for its forum, Humans and Hardware: Preventing General Aviation Inflight Loss of Control. The event will be held Oct.14 in Washington, D.C., and streamed live online. In addition, the NTSB is inviting pilots and others in the […]
AOPA reveals fly-in locations for 2016
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) will host four regional fly-ins, all in new locations, for 2016. AOPA has selected the following dates and locations for its 2016 AOPA Fly-Ins: May 21: Michael J. Smith Field (MRH) in Beaufort, North Carolina; Aug. 20: Bremerton National Airport (PWT) in Bremerton, Washington; Sept. 17: WK Kellogg […]
Fundraising begins to honor Able Flight pilot
A fundraising campaign has launched to create an Able Flight scholarship to honor Tyrell Rhodes, an Able Flight pilot who passed away from cancer Sept. 4. The Tyrell Rhodes Memorial Scholarship will honor the young aviator, who earned his wings in 2012 thanks to an Able Flight scholarship. The non-profit Able Flight gives scholarships to […]
Video: Lycoming project cited as an Aviation Climate Solution
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Lycoming Engines has been included as part of the Aviation Climate Solutions collection of 100 examples of how the aviation industry is collaborating to cut carbon dioxide emissions and help reduce its impact on climate changer Lycoming received this recognition for its ion nitriding project, which enabled the company to significantly reduce […]
Airpark lifestyle subject of Wyoming Public Radio story
Alpine Airpark is one of country’s premiere airparks. It is also the subject of a story by Wyoming Public Radio’s Miles Bryan. Bryan visited Alpine to see the sites and record the sounds of airpark life. Enjoy.
FAA administrator to address flight training conference
Michael Huerta, the administrator of the FAA, will join the year’s largest gathering of industry professionals at the Redbird Migration Flight Training Conference on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Redbird Skyport in San Marcos, Texas. Presenting the conference keynote, Huerta will address topics important to the industry, including changes to regulatory policies and the impact of […]