The Arkansas legislature recently passed a sales and use-tax exemption for aircraft maintenance, as well as a flyaway exemption for aircraft sales. The bill, which was signed into law by Gov. Asa Hutchinson, was sponsored by Rep. Joe Jett, a pilot and the co-chair of the Aviation Caucus in the state’s General Assembly. “There’s an aerospace […]
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Engineered Propulsion Systems completes Phase One testing
NEW RICHMOND, Wis. — Since introducing its diesel engine developed from a “clean sheet” design at AirVenture last summer, Engineered Propulsion Systems (EPS) has been busy. It recently completed Phase One of its flight testing program, added staff and production facilities, and will soon be launching advanced tests with pre-production engines. Expectations were met or exceeded with […]
Pearland Regional Airport plans Open House
Pearland Regional Airport in Texas is hosting an open house for Houston area pilots and community leaders Saturday, May 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Aircraft display and bounce house open to arriving guests 12: Lunch served 12:45: Welcome speech by staff and airport owners 2: Paper airplane […]
AirVenture NOTAM now online
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The FAA has released the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015 Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), featuring arrival and departure procedures for EAA’s 63rd annual fly-in convention July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The NOTAM, which is in effect 6 a.m. CDT on Friday, July 17, until noon CDT on July 27, outlines procedures for the many […]
Museum of Flight opens new education center
SEATTLE — The Museum of Flight opened its new $2.5 million Alaska Airlines Aerospace Education Center, May 7. The 5 to 9 p.m. event coincided with the Museum’s Space Day celebration and Free First Thursday. The Center is open every day and staffed with an education professional to provide guidance about museum educational programs, as well as science, […]
Auburn University receives first FAA authorization to operate UAS flight school
AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn University has received the nation’s first FAA approval to operate a new Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight School as part of the Auburn University Aviation Center. “This is an honor for Auburn University,” said Bill Hutto, director of the Auburn University Aviation Center. “We will conduct commercial flight training for operators of […]
Cirrus to open new customer center in Knoxville
In a ceremony held May 6 at McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville, Tennessee, Cirrus Aircraft Co-Founder and CEO Dale Klapmeier joined Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam in announcing the expansion of Cirrus Aircraft to Knoxville with its new Cirrus Customer Experience Center, called the “Vision Center.” The Vision Center will become the flagship location for all Cirrus […]
AOPA president tells Congress reform critical to GA’s future
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) President Mark Baker reinforced his message that medical and certification reform are critical to the future of general aviation during a U.S. House of Representatives Aviation Subcommittee roundtable held April 30. Baker told the panel that GA needs support from Congress in order to grow — support in the […]
Homeschoolers win Build A Plane competition
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and Build A Plane report that the Christian Home Educators Fellowship (CHEF) Homeschoolers in Cuba City, Wisconsin, won the third Aviation Design Challenge to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) knowledge among U.S. high school students. Four students, a teacher, and a chaperone will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Glasair Aviation in […]