Tecnam North America has launched the “Tecnam One Per State Demo Program” that can save eligible customers 20% off the base price of one of the world’s leading Light-Sport Aircraft. The new program is designed to make new, unused, demonstrator models available in every one of the 50 states. Tecnam North America will offer one […]
Tico Warbird Airshow advance tickets on sale
Advance tickets are now on sale for the Valiant Air Command’s 35rd annual Tico Warbird Airshow, slated for March 9-11. Tickets are on sale at TicketDerby.com, or at the museum’s website. The theme this year honors the 70th anniversary of the famed “Doolittle Raiders.” There will be aircraft on static display, such as the F-14, […]
Long Island FBO bought by Hawthorne Global
Hawthorne Global Aviation Services has acquired ExcelAire, LLC, an FBO, aircraft charter and management company based at MacArthur Airport (ISP) in Ronkonkoma, New York. ExcelAire is a provider of general aviation services at MacArthur Airport and has a strong market share of fuel uplift, 20 large cabin aircraft under management through its Part 135 Charter […]
Pacific Coast Dream Machines show expands to two days
The Pacific Coast Dream Machine, a festival of magnificent machines, including general aviation aircraft, has expanded to two days this year, set for April 28-29, at Half Moon Bay Airport (HAF) in California. The show will feature 2,000 flying, driving and working machines from the 20th and 21st centuries. The 22nd annual show is expanding […]
Pompeo to be featured at Wichita Aero Club gala
Congressman Mike Pompeo from Kansas’ Fourth District will be the keynote speaker and participate in the presentation of the Wichita Aero Club’s second annual trophy to Spirit AeroSystems and its chief executive officer Jeff Turner this weekend. Spirit and Turner were selected by the Club’s Selection Committee to receive the 2011 award from among seven […]
Go around goes bad for solo student
This January 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: Luscombe 8 Injuries: 1 Serious. Location: Springfield, Tenn. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the CFI, he and the student pilot flew […]
My dinner with Henry
“My Dinner with Andre” was the movie where two actors do little but talk over a meal (seemingly forever) about the meaning of life. I’m saying very few goodbyes to industry friends here before leaving D.C., but couldn’t miss comparing notes earlier this month with the infamous Henry O. It was “My Dinner with Henry.” […]
Odd are good to beat user fees in 2012
The first question AOPA President Craig Fuller fielded from the audience of about 150 attending his pilot town hall Jan. 20 in Sebring, Fla., was about user fees, according to a report at AOPA.org. What are the chances of stopping the latest push? an attendee wanted to know. The odds are good, Fuller said — […]
Congress reaches deal on FAA reauthorization
Reuters is reporting that Congressional leaders reached a breakthrough compromise on Friday on the most difficult issue holding up action on long-stalled FAA reauthorization. Leaders in the Senate and House of Representatives agreed to modify politically charged language on how airline unions conduct their elections, partly meeting Republican demands to reform U.S. oversight of representation […]