HONOLULU — The Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor’s Remote-Control Biggest Little Airshow in Hawaii was back for its eighth year on Ford Island at Pearl Harbor Aug. 15-16 with a special “Welcome Home” tribute to Vietnam Veterans. Marking the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, the theme of the Biggest Little Airshow was “Honoring Our Vietnam Veterans” […]
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Hillsboro Aviation breaks ground on corporate headquarters
HILLSBORO, Ore. — Hillsboro Aviation has broken ground on its new corporate headquarters with an executive office and hangar complex. With completion expected in 2016, the building is the second phase of the company’s 425,000-square foot development project. “I am thrilled to begin this new phase of our company,” said Max Lyons, owner and president of […]
SUN ‘n FUN wraps up summer camps
LAKELAND, Florida — SUN ‘n FUN and the Aerospace Center for Excellence (A.C.E) recently completed another summer camp season. More than 130 students from nine states and the Bahamas attended the camps on the SUN ‘n FUN campus on Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (KLAL). The STEMtastic camp attracted more than 40 students ranging in age from 7 to 12 […]
Zenith Open Hangar Day Sept. 19
MEXICO, Missouri — Zenith Aircraft will hold its annual Open Hangar Day Sept. 19. On Friday, Sept. 18, those who fly or drive into the Zenith factory at Mexico Memorial Airport (KMYJ) will have the chance to attend engine and avionics workshops and seminars, a STOL competition and the Zenith banquet, featuring special guests and door […]
The story behind the large concrete arrows across America
More than 100 years ago, pilots had to trust a compass and their own bearings to navigate long distances — there was no such thing as GPS. At night or during bad weather, air travel was almost impossible due to poor visibility. The U.S. Postal Service was severely affected by this, as there would often be large […]
North Fox Island airstrip opens
After working for several years to re-open the North Fox Island airstrip, located on a state-owned 820-acre island in Lake Michigan, officials with the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) report success. Many volunteer man hours have gone into preparation and negotiations to reclaim and return the airstrip to a safe condition, according to RAF officials. North […]
H-D Manufacturing acquires Twin Commander parent company
CREEDMOOR, N.C. — H-D Advanced Manufacturing Company (H-D), which specializes in high-precision severe-duty components, has acquired Twin Commander Aircraft‘s parent company Firstmark Corporation. Operations and staffing at Twin Commander will not change as a result of the change in ownership, according to Twin Commander President Matt Isley. The acquisition brings “significant resources benefitting Twin Commander […]
The Museum of Flight celebrates Golden Anniversary
SEATTLE — On Sept. 19, the Museum of Flight will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a birthday party and 50 cent admission (the original ticket price). Visitors are encouraged to dress for the party’s 1960s theme. Festivities begin at noon with a nod to the the museum’s artist-designed astronaut statue program, Astronauts on the Town. Next will be […]
Glenn Curtiss Museum hits milestone
HAMMONDSPORT, N.Y. – The Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, often called one of the hidden gems of aviation history, has reached a new milestone. The museum has eclipsed the 99% recommendation mark from guests using TripAdvisor, a website for traveler and tourist ratings and recommendations. TripAdvisor branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, reaching […]