Two opposing measures to decide the future of Santa Monica Airport (SMO) in southern California will appear on the city ballot in November. The ballot is the latest weapon in what has become a contentious battle over the future of the airport. Measure D stipulates that voter approval will be required before the airport can be […]
UAS test site adds runway
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – The Lone Star Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi now has an airport and runway in its approved flight ranges. The FAA recently approved a new range to test and fly unmanned aircraft that includes the Port Mansfield Airport. The center, located in Corpus Christi, is one of […]
Channel Islands Aviation partners with SBBCollege to offer new aviation program
Channel Islands Aviation has partnered with Santa Barbara Business College in California in a new, accredited program — Associate of Science in Aviation. The first students start in October. Once students complete the program they will have the theory and flight time required to sit for seven aviation licenses: Private pilot, instrument-rated pilot, commercial pilot […]
Sierra Industries to develop upgrade program for Cessna bizjets
Sierra Industries, Ltd., part of the SkyWay Group, has launched a new program of performance upgrades to the Cessna 525 Citation Jet series. This new project, known as the Sapphire program, is designed to be a package of modifications that will enhance performance, reliability and comfort for legacy CJ aircraft, according to company officials. The Sapphire program targets […]
Sullenberger featured guest at Pacific Aviation Museum gala
HONOLULU — “Miracle on the Hudson” pilot Capt. Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger, who piloted US Airways Flight 1549 to an emergency water landing in New York City’s Hudson River, will be this year’s guest speaker at the Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor’s 8th Anniversary Dinner Gala on Saturday, Dec. 6. Themed “Destinations & Dreams,” the evening […]
Aviation career fair slated
CLEARWATER, Fla. — National Aviation Academy (NAA) is hosting a fall career fair on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is open to the public. Companies scheduled to attend include: Aerotek, American Flyers, Boeing South Carolina, Bombardier Learjet, Cape Air, Eagle Creek Aviation Services, Endeavor Air, General Atomics Aeronautical, GoJet Airlines, Honeywell, Kelly Services, LiveTV, […]
Baffle kits now available for Piper PA-44-180 Seminole
BIG LAKE, ALASKA — Airforms’ growing line of replacement aircraft engine baffles now includes components for all Piper PA-44-180 Seminole twin engine aircraft. Airforms’ engineering department received the new PMA (Part Manufacturing Approval) this week through its continued work with the FAA Anchorage ACO (Aircraft Certification Office). The new Piper baffles add to an existing product line […]
Drunk pilot crashes
Aircraft: Cessna 150. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Fredericksburg, Va. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: During takeoff in good visibility and calm wind, about 100 feet above ground level, the airplane banked 90° to the left and descended in a spiral until hitting the ground. The wreckage was located in a residential area, about 1,000 feet from the […]
Video: Championship Sunday at the Reno Air Races
Steve Hinton flew to another Unlimited Gold Championship at the Reno Air Races on Sunday. Airailimages was on hand and filed this video report…