KAPOLEI, Hawaii – OpenAirplane has inked a new partnership with Barber’s Point Aviation Services to provide Hawaii-based and visiting pilots easier access to aircraft for rental and use on the island of Oahu, through its Universal Pilot Checkout (UPC) system. The OpenAirplane UPC allows aircraft owners, FBOs, flying clubs, and flight schools around the country […]
AERO sees spike in attendance
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany — This year’s AERO, the largest general aviation show in Europe, boasted 606 exhibitors from 35 countries, and 33,400 visitors, compared to 32,600 in 2013. Project manager Roland Bosch noted: “In talks with exhibitors, we confirmed in the final days of the fair that the upswing in the general aviation industry is continuing. Bookings for the next AERO […]
Prince William visits Pacific Aerospace
HAMILTON, New Zealand — Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, recently visited Pacific Aerospace, which has been developing the latest model of its P-750 XSTOL aircraft over the last 18 months. “The Mark III P-750 has taken a lot of effort from our design engineers and production staff to bring to market and the hard work has […]
Centurion diesel fleet hits milestone
Continental Motors Group (CMG) reports that its Centurion diesel engine fleet has reached 4 million hours of flight time logged. More than 4,000 new Centurion diesel engines have been delivered since start of production in 2002. The company has also recently reported figures regarding the reliability and safety of its engines. Over the last 52 […]
Think Global Flight wins award
Aviation Bright Futures Foundation recently honored Captain Judy Rice, founder of Think Global Flight with the “Making a Difference Award-Aviation Education Category” in recognition for her lifetime dedication toward promoting aviation education. Chairman Bob Raskey, commented, “When the Aviation Bright Futures Foundation Board heard about Think Global Flight and Capt Judy’s efforts, our vote was […]
Bahamas and Caribbean VFR charts for iPad and Android released
The 2014 Bahamas VFR Chart and the 2014 Caribbean VFR Chart are now available on the iPad and Android tablets. The Bahamas and the Caribbean VFR Charts include both VFR and IFR data, creating hybrid charts that have the information you need for flying the islands. The charts are geo-referenced. Pilot Publishing teamed with PDF […]
Hartzell back in business with Mooney
Hartzell Propeller and Mooney International Corp. are again in business together as the aircraft manufacturer has begun production on the first new Mooney airplane in five years. Hartzell Propeller has initiated deliveries of the company’s three-blade, blended airfoil, scimitar props to Mooney’s manufacturing operation in Kerrville, Texas, for factory installation on its Ovation and Acclaim […]
USAF Academy Wings of Blue skydivers to open 2014 Vectren Dayton Air Show
DAYTON, Ohio — Skydiving cadets and instructors from the U.S. Air Force Academy will help open the Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger on June 28-29 at Dayton International Airport. The academy’s Wings of Blue, the U.S. Air Force Skydiving Team, will descend with the U.S. flag during the singing of the national anthem in […]
Angel MedFlight accepting applications for scholarship
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance is once again offer the Scholarship for Excellence in Aviation. Applications are being accepted now through July 11 for the fall 2014 scholarship award. Angel MedFlight established the scholarship, in partnership with the Arizona Business Aviation Association (AZBAA), to promote leadership and resourcefulness in students enrolled in […]