Details of a deal announced earlier this month show that a Chinese city may be single-handedly resuscitating Liberty Aerospace with a $28 million deal that includes the purchase of 50 Liberty XL2s, according to a report at AVweb. That report notes that Liberty sold just three aircraft in 2011, all in the first quarter.
Bankrupt LightSquared pitches another plan
Wireless venture LightSquared, which filed bankruptcy in May, is seeking approval for a plan that will allow it to share airwaves with federal agencies. In filings with the Federal Communication Commission, the company says this will solve the technical problems that prevented the launch of its nationwide 4G network. A report at The Hill notes […]
A.E.R.O. launches new product line
A.E.R.O., Inc. has added general aviation hardware to its product line-up. Beginning this month, A.E.R.O. will have in stock more than 1,000 hardware part numbers, including AN-bolts, screws, nuts, washers, and cotter pins. “A.E.R.O. has been working for quite some time to bring this product line to our customers. We get requests daily for hardware, […]
U.S. Sport Aviation Expo adds twilight airshows
SEBRING, Fla. — The 9th annual U.S. Sport Aviation Expo will kick off on Jan. 17-20 at the Sebring Regional Airport with several changes, including twilight air shows by Team RV on Friday and Saturday evenings. Other highlights for the 2013 event include a “Year of the Cub” salute on opening day to honor the […]
QinetiQ releases Version 2.0 of its Aviation Data Trainer app
QinetiQ North America (QNA) has released an updated version of its Aviation Data Trainer application. Now available on the iTunes Store, the application provides air traffic controllers, pilots, airport staff and flight enthusiasts a way to memorize and test themselves on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transportation Association (IATA) data […]
AOPA inks partnership with Aircraft Spruce
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has signed a new strategic partnership with Aircraft Spruce. “Aircraft Spruce is one of the most respected brands in the aircraft parts and pilot supplies arena because of their commitment to great customer service,” said Ed Thompson, vice president of corporate partnerships for AOPA. “We are excited about […]
FAA’s Huerta to speak at Wichita Aero Club
FAA Acting Administrator Michael Huerta will speak at the Wichita Aero Club’s monthly luncheon Oct. 11. While the club usually meets towards the end of the month, it slated its October luncheon earlier to accommodate Huerta’s schedule, officials said. The time of the luncheon also has moved, starting at 12:30 p.m. Huerta, who assumed his […]
Left engine fails, airplane spins in
This October 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Beech Baron Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Clarion, Iowa. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: According to a witness, the airplane suddenly entered a counterclockwise […]
Back in formation
By RaeAnn Slaybaugh A retired military and TWA pilot trades in the big jets for his own vintage Chinese training aircraft — and rediscovers a 41-year-old passion for deceptively challenging formation flying. If you’ve ever attended the annual COPPERSTATE Fly-In & Aviation Expo, held every October at the municipal airport in Casa Grande, Ariz., the […]