The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) will hold a jobs rally celebrating the significant contributions of general aviation manufacturing to the Florida economy on Tuesday, April 7, at 2 p.m. at Piper Aircraft. Speakers include U.S. Senator Bill Nelson and U.S. Congressman Bill Posey, as well as leaders from Piper Aircraft, Embraer, B/E Aerospace, Extant […]
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Fly Arkansas to open new FBO at KLIT
Fly Arkansas will open a new FBO at Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport (KLIT), formerly Adams Field, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Fly Arkansas will assume control of a portion of the former Hawker/Beechcraft complex on the airport around May 1. Renovations will start soon after Fly Arkansas obtains control of the buildings, FBO officials noted, with […]
The secret to creating a great airshow
It’s no secret that the main draw of many airshows are the aerial performers. That’s how you get big numbers at the gate, that’s how you draw in the non-pilots, and that’s how you inspire the next generation. Airshow performers range from precision military demonstration teams, to energy management acts like glider aerobatics, to high-energy tumbling displays. With […]
Tennessee Business Aviation Association takes off
The Tennessee Business Aviation Association (TnBAA) has launched. “We look forward to representing the interests of business aviation in the Nashville area and across the state,” said Tom Tate, president of TnBAA, in a report on the National Business Aviation Association website. “We want to serve as a voice for Tennessee aviation.” Although interest in […]
King offers crosswind landing course for free
King Schools is now offering a free online video course, “Crosswind Landings Made Easy.” “Crosswind landings are a subject that is difficult to explain without video,” says Martha King, who is featured in the video. The video shows John King demonstrating the techniques for crosswind landings from the cockpit, while Martha explains the aerodynamics. Many […]
Textron Aviation expands ProAdvantage support for Hawker jets
WICHITA, Kansas – Textron Aviation has expanded coverage of its ProAdvantage product support programs to the Hawker 125-series, which include the Hawker 750, 800, 850 and 900 models, and Hawker 400-series business jets. The addition of the Hawker 125- and 400-series aircraft under the ProAdvantage program follows the inclusion of Beechcraft King Air aircraft in 2014. […]
Renters insurance for seaplanes introduced
Filling a void that has long been an issue, a partnership between Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR) and Starr Aviation introduces new coverage for pilots who want to rent seaplanes. Available for both personal use and flight instructors, the insurance covers fixed wing single engine non-pressurized seaplanes. AIR has also partnered with Starr to offer personal non-owned […]
Santa Ynez Valley Airport slates Airport Day
The second annual Airport Day will be held May 16 at Santa Ynez Valley Airport (KIZA) in Santa Ynez, California. The free event will be held concurrently with a Young Eagles event sponsored by the Santa Ynez and Santa Barbara Chapters of the Experimental Aircraft Association. Other programs will include an “Aviation Genius Bar” with aviation experts […]
Poker Run celebrates spring
Bryan Janisch, line manager at Crystal Air, the FBO at Cleveland Regional Jetport (KRZR) near Chattanooga, Tenn.,, wanted to celebrate spring and fill his ramp with piston planes Saturday, March 21. With numerous fly-in breakfasts already on the calendar in the area, he decided on a hot dog lunch following the first-ever Southeast Tennessee Poker […]