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 […]
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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 […]
Mobile payment app for GA launched
General aviation pilots can now pay for fueling and services directly from their phones with a new app from U.S. Bank Multi Service Aviation. MSA Pay is designed for the ordering, payment and back office needs of pilots.With MSA Pay, pilots can notify an FBO of their arrival details, special needs and service requests prior to landing. […]
Reno Air Races projects profit
RENO, Nev. — Preliminary results from this year’s Reno Air Races shows a projected profit of more than $100,000, according to officials with the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA). The original budget for 2015 called for a $630,000 loss, so the projected profit is very good news for the event, officials said, adding the results […]
Avionics sales drop
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — Total avionics sales topped $1.7 billion in the first nine months of 2015, according to figures just released by the Aircraft Electronics Association, representing a 7.5% drop from last year’s sales. For the three months of the third quarter — July, August and September — total worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales amounted […]
Pelton named EAA CEO
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) has named EAA Chairman Jack Pelton Chief Executive Officer. The CEO position is a paid position, although Pelton will continue as EAA’s volunteer Chairman of the Board while he is CEO. He will maintain residences in Oshkosh and his hometown of Wichita, Kansas. “Jack has […]
AOPA AV8RS programs awards scholarships
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA) AV8RS youth membership program has awarded four scholarships totaling more than $22,000 to teens who are pursuing flight training in high school and college. This year’s scholarship program was funded through the AOPA Foundation, a non-profit organization, and made possible by the Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust. The winners […]