Funding for the FAA will be extended through March 31, 2016, under legislation passed by the House and Senate just ahead of the Sept. 30 deadline. The “Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2015” was passed by the Senate on Sept. 29, just one day after the House passed the bill on a voice vote. […]
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TriFan 600 project reaches $10 million in crowdfunding
DENVER — Equity crowdfunders from around the world have reserved shares for more than $10 million to support development of the TriFan 600, projected to be the world’s first commercially certified vertical takeoff airplane, according to officials with XTI Aircraft Co. The six-seat aircraft will have the speed, range and comfort of a business jet, yet take off […]
‘Doc’ is so close, care to help?
“Doc” is a fully-restored B-29 — one of only two in existence today. After its multi-year restoration, “Doc” is ready for flight-testing. To make flight-testing happen, Doc’s Friends has launched a Kickstarter (see below) with the goal of raising $137,500 by Friday, Oct. 30.
Landmark Aviation in Souix Falls named Beechcraft service center
Landmark Aviation’s Sioux Falls, South Dakota, facility at Joe Foss Field Airport (FSD) has been named a Beechcraft Authorized Service Facility for Bonanza and Baron aircraft. Landmark Aviation at FSD is now a preferred MRO facility for basic through heavy maintenance on all Baron and Bonanza aircraft. Landmark Aviation’s MRO facility at FSD has been affiliated […]
Clay Lacy Aviation launches annual scholarship program
LOS ANGELES — Clay Lacy Aviation has awarded $10,200 in scholarship funds to 24 students enrolled at the Aviation Center (AV-Center), an aircraft mechanics school at Van Nuys Airport and operated by the Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LAUSD) Division of Adult and Career Education. Recipients were selected based on their higher education goals, academic achievements and community involvement, […]
NBAA2015 app now available
The official mobile app for the National Business Aviation Association’s Convention & Exhibition — NBAA2015 — is now available. The free mobile app – available for iPad, iPhone and Android smartphones – will help prepare you for the convention, enhance your on site experience, and will serve as a resource after the show concludes, NBAA […]
Efforts underway to grow KGEU
GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Glendale Municipal Airport is seeing renewed interest and growth, drawing new activity and development. In recent months, many factors are coming together to strengthen airport operations and partnerships, according to airport officials. A new restaurant opened last November, called Something Special Aviation Café, which not only operates a café for […]
Stuart Jet Center breaks ground on new hangar
STUART, Florida — FBO Stuart Jet Center at Witham Field — recently named Florida’s General Aviation Airport of the Year by the Florida Department of Transportation — recently broke ground for its new hangar. To be completed in early 2016, the 24,000-square-foot hangar facility will complement the 250,000 square footage of existing hangar space, along with more […]
Governors declare September GA and Community Airport Month
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has declared September “General Aviation and Community Airport Month.” The proclamation highlights the important role of general aviation in Maryland, where it supports over 6,300 jobs and contributes more than $700 million in business-generated revenue to the economy annually. Alaska Governor Bill Walker also declared September “Aviation Appreciation Month.” The proclamation highlights the critical […]