Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. (ASA) has released its 2012 catalog. ASA’s annual catalog is the company’s primary tool to inform the aviation community of product descriptions, part numbers and pricing for the complete product line, company officials said. The product line consists of textbooks for pilots and aviation maintenance technicians, test preparation books and […]
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Flight school accreditation program launches
The Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) has launched its flight school accreditation program. The purpose of flight school accreditation is to maintain the highest standard for flight schools with respect to industry business practices and professionalism, according to officials. “For the first time in the history of flight training, flight schools will be […]
Firms partner to finance fuel systems
U-Fuel, a supplier of fuel stations to the aviation industry and sponsor of the Aviation Fuel Club, has partnered with American Equipment Finance (AEF) to offer financing options to its clients. The AEF’s Paul Hagner, who has 20 years of experience working with the petroleum equipment industry, describes his company’s offerings to airports, FBOs, flight […]
Aircraft Spruce offers online avionics shopping tools
Need help choosing your new avionics? Aircraft Spruce now offers shopping tools to simply your avionics ordering process, including the Aircraft Spruce Avionics Panel Builder, Headset Selector, Avionics Buyer’s Guide, shopping lists features, and more. The Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Panel Builder allows you to plan your panel without having to search all over the […]
West Star names new director of Bombardier programs
West Star Aviation recently named George Laiten director of Bombardier programs. He will join the West Star Aviation team in East Alton, Ill., in support of Challenger and Global series aircraft maintenance, avionics interior, paint service and support. Laiten has an extensive background as both a maintenance technician with KC Aviation and as Senior Manager […]
Diamond expands sales and service network
Diamond Aircraft has expanded its U.S. sales and service network with new Diamond Regional Distribution Centers in Northern California and Minnesota. “Kansas City Aviation Center (KCAC), our long time Diamond distributor for the central Midwest states, will be expanding its operations with new bases in Minnesota and northern California,” said Peter Maurer, president of Diamond […]
Aircraft Spruce offers free shipping on Sennheiser’s new headset
Aircraft Spruce is now offering free shipping on the Sennheiser S1 Digital aviation headset, which was introduced at AirVenture. The new headset is designed to give pilots maximum control over noise levels in the cockpit, according to company officials. At the push of a button, the S1’s NoiseGard digital technology analyzes the cockpit’s noise levels […]
Ehler joins West Star Aviation
Don Ehler has joined West Star Aviation as Technical Sales Manager. He will be based in Chesterfield, Mo., at West Star Aviation’s newest maintenance facility located at Spirit of St. Louis Airport (SUS). Ehler brings over 30 years of experience to his new position, including sales and corporate management. His most recent position was Parts […]
New tie-down kits at Aircraft Spruce
Aircraft Spruce now stocks new tie-down kits. The spiral anchors are lightweight and versatile, company officials said, noting the folding ring reduces profile to minimize obstruction in high traffic areas. Bright orange color powder coating resists corrosion and helps provide added visibility. These tie-downs are manufactured from strong, durable cold rolled steel. The spear end […]



