FlightSafety International has promoted Timothy Decoursey to Assistant Manager of its Learning Center in Columbus, Ohio. He joined FlightSafety at the Columbus Center in 2002 as a Cessna Citation Ultra instructor. He has held a number of positions of increasing responsibility since then, including Assistant Program Manager for the Citation X and Program Manager for […]
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Regional Jet Center extends contract as Phillips 66 dealer
Regional Jet Center at Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) in Bentonville has renewed its fuel contract as a branded Phillips 66 Aviation FBO for five years. Regional Jet Center is a Phillips 66 Partners-Into-Plane participant and handles fuel for the airport’s direct commercial flights on Allegiant Air, Continental, Delta, US Air, United and American Airlines. […]
Czech Warbirds go glass
Aspen Avionics has enjoyed a customer list comprised of a wide variety of aircraft, but now that list has become more extensive with two L-39 owners upgrading their 1960s-era panels with the Aspen Avionics Evolution system. The Aero Vodochody L-39 is a low-wing, all-metal turbofan-powered aircraft with tandem seating designed for basic and advanced training, […]
What pilots should be reading this summer
Sporty’s has released its own suggestions of books that would make ideal summer reading for pilots. “This is a mixed bag of books, and we are sure that every pilot will find at least one book on this list which will change the way they fly,” said Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. Stick and Rudder, […]
Business Jet Access opens new facility
Business Jet Access (BJA) recently dedicated its new Dallas Love Field facility with an open house celebration. Located on the west side of the airport along Denton Drive on 7.5 acres, the 50,000-square-foot facility incorporates two large hangar bays and a main office terminal building. Business Jet Access had formally occupied hangar and office space […]
Mittleman joins Avfuel
David Mittleman has joined Avfuel Corp. as District Sales Manager for the US North Central Region, covering Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa. Mittleman, who will deal directly with FBOs and corporate flight departments, graduated from the Boston University School of Management with a dual major in finance and marketing. […]
ACONE to converge on Katama Airpark
The Aero Club of New England (ACONE) will hold an informal gathering at Katama Airfield (1B2) in Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard, Saturday, July 23. According to club officials, it’ll be a day of good old-fashioned fun, camaraderie, and food at this picturesque, ocean front location and all are invited. Katama Airpark, established in 1924, is the […]
‘Burt Rutan’s Race to Space’ published next month
Years ago, Burt Rutan told a reporter for Popular Mechanics, “If we make a courageous decision like the goal and program we kicked off for Apollo in 1961, we will see our children or grandchildren in outposts on other planets.” Legendary science-fiction writer Arthur C. Clark would later recall Rutan’s quote in a piece he […]
‘Your Security’ lands on Flightline Internet Radio
Flightline Internet Radio newest radio program is “Your Security.” This latest addition to Flightline Internet Radio’s broadcast lineup addresses security issues and topics unique to general aviation. Dave Hook, president of Planehook Aviation Services, of San Antonio, Texas, hosts the show. No stranger to general aviation and security, Hook is a certified flight instructor, airline […]