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 […]
News
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 […]
Pictures of the day: Girls in Aviation Day set for 2016
The success of Women in Aviation International’s first Girls in Aviation Day requires a repeat performance in 2016, according to association officials, who sent us more photos of this year’s event. The 2016 Girls in Aviation Day is officially set for Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. Plans are already underway to make this event even bigger and […]
Senate bill aims to criminalize reckless drone flights
Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) has introduced legislation to make “reckless” drone flights near restricted airspace a crime. According to a report in The Hill, the bill, known as the SAFE DRONE Act, would make operating a drone within two miles of a restricted airspace a misdemeanor offense. Boxer said the measure would reduce the number […]
Power Flow Cardinal systems now flying on 20% of fleet
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida — Power Flow Systems reported recently that the Tuned Exhaust System it developed specifically for Cessna’s Cardinal 177RG, at the behest of the Cardinal Flyer’s Online (CFO) owner’s group, is now flying on about 20% of the fleet. Initially, the company was reluctant to pursue the costly and time-consuming STC process for the […]