Deal with Chinese company off WICHITA, Kansas —Hawker Beechcraft intends to emerge from Chapter 11 protection as a standalone company, with officials reporting the company is no longer pursuing a deal with Superior Aviation Beijing Co., Ltd. because the two companies could not reach an agreement on the terms of a Plan Sponsorship Agreement. Robert […]
New Mexico proposes floatplane, amphib ban
AVweb is reporting that float and amphib aircraft operators throughout the U.S. are rallying to fight a proposal by the state of New Mexico to ban aircraft from the state’s lakes. The proposal is a single line item tucked in a long list of proposed changes to the New Mexico Administrative Code, blindsiding the seaplane […]
Copperstate takes off in one week
The 2012 COPPERSTATE Fly-In & Aviation Expo — now in its 40th year — takes off in one week, opening Thursday, Oct. 25 and running through Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Casa Grande Municipal Airport in Casa Grande, Ariz. Hundreds of aircraft will be on hand, so attendees can get up close and personal with […]
Brakes break plane
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: Piper Pacer. Injuries: None. Location: Pahrump, Nev. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot had recently purchased the tailwheel-equipped airplane and was practicing […]
Experiences in other nations raise concerns about proposed user fee
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congress and the president have big taxation problems to resolve before the end of this year, so there will no doubt be a lot of discussion about aviation user fees. On Dec. 31, all the “Bush” tax cuts will expire, the debt limit will need to be increased, and payroll tax cuts […]
AOPA Foundation names ‘Hat in the Ring’ award winners
The AOPA Foundation has recognized four members of the general aviation community for their efforts to promote and grow GA. The winners were chosen by AOPA Foundation “Hat in the Ring” members — those who donate $1,000 a year to support the AOPA Foundation initiatives to teach safety, preserve airports, grow the pilot population and […]
Avionics legend Monte Mitchell passes away at 83
The Aircraft Electronics Association is reporting that its former president and a legend in the avionics industry, Monte R. Mitchell, passed away Oct. 16, in Lee’s Summit, Mo., at the age of 83, following a brief illness. Mitchell served first as the AEA executive director, then as president of the association from 1977 to 1996. […]
Arizona Aircraft Expo slated
Several aircraft dealers in Arizona are working together to create the 4th Annual Arizona Aircraft Expo, scheduled to take place Nov. 9 and 10 at Landmark Aviation at Scottsdale Airport (SDL), where the general public and prospective buyers can see the newest technologically advanced aircraft from Cessna, Cirrus, Beechcraft, Diamond, Eclipse, Embraer, Piper, Lancair, Quest, […]
AMETEK names Field Aviation authorized service center
AMETEK Aerospace & Defense has selected Field Aviation as its exclusive authorized service center for Canada. Field Aviation will work on specific products from AMETEK’s Power & Data Systems business unit. “Our agreement with Field Aviation reflects our continuing effort to enhance our aftermarket capabilities,” said Keith Reazin, Vice President of Power Data Systems for […]