LAS VEGAS — A distinguished panel of legendary aviation personalities gathered at the National Business Aviation Association Convention to honor a man they each point to as an inspiration in their own notable careers and endeavors: Apollo 17 astronaut Eugene “Gene” Cernan, the last man on the moon. “You empower us, you inspire us, you […]
#NBAA13: National Aviation Hall of Fame presents Combs Gates Award
LAS VEGAS — The National Aviation Hall of Fame presented its annual Combs Gates Award to aviation artist Mike Machat during the National Business Aviation Association Convention. NAHF Chairman Phil Roberts presented Machat with a $20,000 cash award for his mural of iconic Douglas airliners built in Southern California that is on display in the […]
#NBAA13: Certification testing complete on HF120 engine
LAS VEGAS — GE Honda Aero Engines announced at the National Business Aviation Association convention it has completed all FAA certification testing on its HF120 engine, with all certification reports submitted. GE Honda anticipates receiving type certification by year end for the engine, which will power the Hondajet. “I’m extremely proud of the team’s efforts […]
#NBAA13: Lexavia EVS debuts on Eclipse 550
LAS VEGAS — Lexavia Integrated Systems’ latest enhanced vision systems sensor, the LFS6000, is now available for the Eclipse 550 twin-engine jet. This advanced technology sensor is showcased on the first production Eclipse 550, which made its debut this week at the National Business Aviation Association convention. The LFS6000 EVS sensor, measuring 4.85 inches in […]
Blue Angel to speak at Aero Club of New England
BEDFORD, Mass. — The Aero Club of New England will host its second annual Reese Dill aviation safety lecture on Thursday, Nov. 7, at the USS Constitution Museum in Charlestown, Mass. The event will feature Capt. Greg Wooldridge, a three-time commanding officer and flight leader for the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels, as its keynote speaker. […]
#NBAA1: Hill Aircraft extends agreement with Air Elite Network
LAS VEGAS — At this week’s National Business Aviation Association Convention, World Fuel Services announced that Hill Aircraft, at the Fulton County Airport (KFTY) in Atlanta, has committed to a five-year membership with the Air Elite Network. Hill Aircraft has also begun serving its customers with Phillips 66 Aviation branded fuel following the new supply […]
#NBAA13: Cobham debuts S-TEC 5000
LAS VEGAS — Cobham has introduced the S-TEC 5000, a three-axis configurable autopilot that will allow for fully digital or combination digital and analog interface. The S-TEC 5000 will include typical functionality including Heading and Nav hold, Altitude Pre-select, course intercept, Indicated Airspeed hold, Vertical Speed hold, GPSS, and Control Wheel Steering. In addition, it […]
Paranormal activity returns to Fantasy of Flight
POLK CITY, Florida — Fantasy of Flight is once again hosting nightFlight, an exploration of the paranormal activity at the largest private collection of vintage aircraft. The event began several years ago as stories of unexplained occurrences such as unidentifiable noises, temperature changes and the detection of mists and shadows caught the attention of professional […]
Museum of Flight becomes Museum of Fright this weekend
SEATTLE — Every year around Halloween, The Museum of Flight becomes The Museum of Fright. On Sunday, Oct. 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the museum will offer a selection of family fun and games. Bigger than a haunted castle, the museum’s galleries provide safe Halloween strolling and treating where every child’s imagination takes […]