A hero of the Dec. 7, 1941, Ewa Field battle will be attending the 70-100 Anniversary Ceremony at Kalaeloa Airport, the former Naval Air Station Barbers Point, on Dec. 10. The event combines the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and Ewa Field with the 100th anniversary of US Marine Corps aviation. MAG-21 […]
Jet Systems at HPN rebrands
As part of an overall rebranding effort, Jet Systems at Westchester County Airport (HPN), formerly Avitat Westchester, has selected Avfuel Corporation as its fuel supplier. “A rebranding effort can be challenging,” said President and CEO Michael Dolphin. “Yet we’re coming along well. Avfuel has a strong brand and wonderful people and will be an asset […]
Auction for Angels slated
The Aviation Club at Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood, Wash., is hosting an Auction for Angels to raise money for Angel Flight West, a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization that arranges free, non-emergency air travel for children and adults with serious medical conditions and other compelling needs. The network of 1,900 pilots throughout the 14 western […]
Sierra/Garmin G501SP glass panel retrofit receives STC
Marking the completion of the Sierra/Garmin Citation I “glass panel” retrofit program, the FAA has approved Sierra Industries’ Supplemental Type Certificate, which allows the installation of the three-screen digital flight deck suite in all Cessna Citation 501 model aircraft, utilizing the same displays as the well-known Garmin G1000 system. The G501SP flight deck includes individual […]
Glendale Aero Services opens at GEU
Executive Aircraft Maintenance (EAM) of Scottsdale, Ariz., has opened Glendale Aero Services, a full service FBO at the Glendale Municipal Airport (GEU). In addition to maintenance and fuel, the FBO offers a full array of customer services including concierge services rental cars, crew car, catering, pilot/flight planning lounge and aircraft storage. Future plans include construction […]
Fly back in history
Wonder what it was like to fly during the “Golden Age of Travel?” You can find out, thanks to the Oakland Aviation Museum and its Solent flying boat. The second Saturday of each month, the museum caters dinner for between two to eight guests aboard the famous flying boat, which was featured in the hit […]
FAA bill possible by the end of the year?
Rep. John Mica (R-Fla.) says he is optimistic an agreement can be reached on a long-term funding bill for the FAA after a meeting Tuesday with his counterparts in the Senate, according to a blog post on The Hill, which notes that lawmakers have asked their staffs to come up with solutions to the outstanding […]
FAA, industry to meet about future digital chart costs
The FAA’s decision to begin charging for digital chart products and only distribute them to individuals and companies that have an agreement with the agency’s AeroNav Products branch beginning April 5, 2012, has sparked concern throughout the general aviation industry. According to a report at AOPA.org, association officials and other aviation representatives will meet with […]
Want a chance to log some P-51 time?
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) has launched a fundraising campaign that offers donors a shot at an introductory flight in the dual-control P-51TF Mustang known as “The Little Witch.” Valued at $3,250, the session includes two hours of pre- and post-flight briefings, plus one hour in the aircraft with a Stallion 51 […]