Cessna Aircraft Co. is organizing its seventh Citation Special Olympics Airlift (CSOA), which involves enlisting Citation jet owners to transport Special Olympics athletes and coaches from across the nation to the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games. Next year’s games will be held from June 14-21 in New Jersey in the Greater Princeton/Mercer County area. The […]
#NBAA13: Jeppesen enhances FlitePlan Online
LAS VEGAS – Jeppesen introduced at the National Business Aviation Association convention new features for its Jeppesen FlitePlan Online solution for business aviation operators. New Central Flow Management Unit (CFMU) validation and multiple scenario analysis functionality, including recently cleared routes, provides operators with flexible, optimal routing options and higher flight plan filing acceptance rates, according […]
#NBAA13: Garmin enhances GTN capability
LAS VEGAS — At the National Business Aviation Association convention, Garmin unveiled expanded capabilities and new features for the GTN series. With the latest software, pilots have access to optional Class A TAWS, ADS-B out compatibility with select third-party transponders, and scheduled message alerting. “The GTN provides a savvy solution with a number of benefits, […]
#NBAA13: Flying Musicians make first convention appearance
LAS VEGAS — For the first time, the Flying Musicians Association has a booth at the National Business Aviation Association Convention. If you’re at the show, visit FMA at booth #N525 and drop your business card in the bowl for a chance each day to win a music CD by founding member and San Diego […]
#NBAA13: Blackhawk Composites delivers 50th cowling for engine upgrade
LAS VEGAS — At this week’s National Business Aviation Association convention, Blackhawk Composites reported it has completed production and delivery of the 50th carbon-fiber composite cowling for Blackhawk Modifications, Inc.’s XP42A engine upgrade for Cessna Caravan and Grand Caravan aircraft. Blackhawk Composites’ build-to-print shop builds parts from pre-impregnated (“pre-preg”) composite materials and composite tooling. It […]
#NBAA13: Aviation Search Group creates Business Aviation department
LAS VEGAS — Aviation Search Group, a recruiting firm for the aviation industry, has formed a new recruiting department focused on business aviation clientele. Grayson Barrows, Director of Sales, explained “Success with our business aviation customers and the recent hiring demand in this segment has grown significantly. Our extensive network within this industry, combined with […]
#NBAA13: Sheltair joins Avfuel FBO network
LAS VEGAS — Sheltair has partnered with Avfuel FBO network, a global supplier of aviation fuel and services. As part of the Avfuel FBO Fuel Network, Sheltair customers will be able to receive AVTRIP rewards points and benefit from Avfuel’s contract fuel program. Sheltair is one of the largest privately owned networks of FBOs in […]
#NBAA13: World Fuel Services debuts Alliance Card
LAS VEGAS — World Fuel Services, which provides contract fuel to the global business and general aviation industry, now offers the Alliance contract fuel card. The Alliance contract fuel card is being systematically rolled out to the more than 2,500 locations worldwide providing World Fuel Services contact fuel. In addition to support from World Fuel […]
Seat slides back on takeoff
Aircraft: Cessna 182. Injuries: None. Location: Branson, Mo. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot, during the takeoff roll his seat released and slid rearward. He reduced engine power. He could still reach the rudder pedals, but not the brakes. The airplane went off the runway and into a drainage ditch. The seat mechanism was […]