The holidays approach like a lumbering airliner on final, sure and certain. With its arrival, aviation in America can take stock of the year and begin the anticipation for a new season to dawn once the days begin to lengthen. Winter in many northern states is a time of reduced recreational flying activity but (speaking […]
Aviation Workforce Think Tank slated
By DALE FORTON. Aviation Workforce Development, in partnership with the Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA), will host the first ever Aviation/Aerospace Workforce Issues Think Tank, May 7, 2013, in Minneapolis. The aviation/aerospace industry is facing the “perfect storm” of 21st century leadership development issues: Large retirements of the baby-boomer generation, changing U.S. demographics, and the […]
Wipaire expands south
“A lot of little things added up,” said Wipaire president Chuck Wiplinger, when I asked him about their expansion to Leesburg, Florida. “A great customer base in the immediate area and the growth of our government contract work are just two of the reasons this test makes sense.” The expansion is wholly-owned by Wipaire in a leased […]
Air Zoo adds Mini-Max to its collection
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Air Zoo is now home to a new plane — an 1100 R Mini-Max. The 1100 R Mini-Max is an ultra light aircraft kit that was primarily used for recreational flying. The wooden, mid-wing, open cockpit aircraft features a single engine and one seat. Dale Schieber, of Galesburg, originally purchased the […]
Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame to induct four new members
Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame (CAHF) will induct four new members, and honor a Belt of Orion recipient, at its 40th annual gala dinner and ceremony to be held in Ottawa, Thursday, May 30, 2013. The new members are: Victor R. Bennett, former Innotech Aviation chief executive; James “Stocky” Edwards, World War II Royal Canadian […]
Satcom Direct launches FlightDeck 360
Satcom Direct has launched FlightDeck 360, a mobile application that enables customers to view real-time flight data and utilize datalink communications before and during a flight using an Internet connection and iPad. FlightDeck 360 is a mobile flight data management system, and it is an extension of FlightDeck Freedom, Satcom Direct’s on-board flight data management […]
FBOs at STT and ABE join Air Elite Network
Officials at World Fuel Services report that St. Thomas Jet Center located at Cyril E. King Airport (STT) in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Lehigh Valley Aviation Services located at Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) in Allentown, Pa., have joined the Air Elite Network. St. Thomas Jet Center has become the first Caribbean location […]
Landmark Aviation to acquire TEB FBO
Landmark Aviation has signed an agreement to acquire First Aviation Services, a FBO at Teterboro Airport (TEB) in Teterboro, New Jersey. The acquisition is expected to close by year end. TEB is one of the largest general aviation airports in North America, located 12 miles from Midtown Manhattan and in close proximity to several major […]
Poor maintenance leads to Cessna accident
Aircraft: Cessna 152. Injuries: None. Location: Wimauma, Fla. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot, who was also the mechanic, shortly after takeoff at an altitude of 300 feet AGL, he heard a loud noise, followed by a loss of engine power. Attempts to restore power were unsuccessful and the pilot made […]