FlightSafety International celebrates the grand opening of its new flight simulation training system design, manufacturing and support facility in Broken Arrow, Okla., today. Mary Fallin, Governor of Oklahoma; United States Senator James Inhofe; John Sullivan, United States House of Representatives; and Mike Lester, Mayor of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma are scheduled to speak at the opening […]
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Wings over Waukesha takes off this weekend
Officials for the “Wings over Waukesha” air show this weekend at Waukesha County Airport (UES) in Wisconsin have booked four of the top aerobatics performers in the country, including Jim “Fang” Maroney Super Chipmunk aerobatics, John Mohr Stearman barnstorming aerobatics, Dave Dacy-Tony Kazian wingwalking, and Dr. Bill Blank Super Decathlon aerobatics. In addition, Wings over […]
LoPresti and Lockwood team up
LoPresti Aviation and Lockwood Aviation Repair have teamed to offer two Rotax engine classes that will be held at the LoPresti facility at the Sebastian Airport (X26) in Florida. An Engine Operation and Service Course will be held Oct. 6-7, which will cover engine systems basics, operational issues, routine service, and inspections, including the condition […]
ASA’s 2012 Catalog now available
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 […]
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 […]