HOUSTON — J. A. Billipp Company has joined forces with land owner, Webber Properties, to develop air cargo and other aviation-related facilities on 36.8 acres located adjacent to the north end of Ellington Airport (EFD). Ellington Air Commerce Center will accommodate build-to-suit and multi-tenant buildings available for lease or sale, all with direct access to […]
Cessna begins TTx deliveries
INDEPENDENCE, Kan. — Last week Cessna delivered the first production TTx aircraft to customers following a ceremony at the Cessna facility in Independence, Kan. Formerly known as the Columbia 400, the TTx holds the distinction of being the world’s fastest commercially produced and certified fixed-gear single engine aircraft, according to Cessna officials. “The customers will […]
Groundbreaking held for new hangar at Florida’s Cecil Airport
JACKSONVILLE, Florida — The Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) recently broke ground on a new 150,000-square-foot hangar at Cecil Airport (VQQ) to accommodate the expansion of Flightstar Aircraft Services, Inc. Flightstar’s business expansion is expected to generate 250 new aviation-related jobs. The $27 million project is the largest building project ever undertaken by JAA at Cecil […]
Avidyne autopilot certified in Cirrus aircraft with Evolution Pro PFD
Avidyne Corp. has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the FAA for the installation of its DFC90 Digital Autopilot in Cirrus SR20 and SR22 aircraft when interfaced with the Evolution Pro Primary Flight Display (EFD1000 Pro PFD) from Aspen Avionics. Avidyne initially certified the DFC90 with its Entegra PFD in the Cirrus SR20 and […]
VFR into IMC ends in flames
Aircraft: Piper Tri-Pacer Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Verlot, Wash. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The private pilot had approximately 1,200 hours, but did not have an instrument rating. The weather was VFR when he took off on the 198-mile flight. There was no record of him obtaining an official weather briefing. Weather along the […]
The 10 top mistakes of first time buyers
By GUY R. MAHER So you are ready to buy your first plane? Great! But before you do, how about reviewing my top 10 list of first time buyer mistakes: 1. Not defining “why” you want to own. This may sound silly, because we all have lots of reasons as to why we want to […]
Young pilot completes solo flight around the world
FRESNO, Calif. — On June 29, Jack Wiegand completed his mission to break the current Guinness World Records title and became the youngest person to fly solo around the world. The Fresno, Calif. native, 21 years 7 days, broke the current record held by James Anthony Tan of Malaysia who was 21 years 344 days […]
Anthony Foxx confirmed as secretary of transportation
WASHINGTON, D.C.—By a unanimous vote of 100 to 0, the Senate approved Anthony R. Foxx as the Secretary of the Department of Transportation, replacing Ray LaHood. Foxx was mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina, a post he had held since Nov. 3, 2009. Foxx was the youngest mayor ever of Charlotte when elected to his first […]
Students can spread wings at AirVenture College Park
OSHKOSH, Wis. – High school and college-aged students will now have a gathering spot to call their own at this year’s EAA AirVenture fly-in. New this year is the EAA Education and Interactive Zone (EIZ) featuring College Park, a pavilion that will feature aviation, professionalism and some fun presented by American Airlines. There will be […]