WASHINGTON, D.C. — Despite a united front by aviation groups and strong support from many in Congress, general aviation’s struggle over fuel taxes and a proposed $100 per flight user fee for business flights is reaching a higher pitch as the federal government intensifies its attempts to reduce the federal deficit. The Joint Committee on […]
FAA launches wildlife outreach campaign
The FAA recently launched an outreach campaign for the general aviation community to increase wildlife strike reporting by pilots, airport sponsors, mechanics, engine manufacturers, students at aviation schools, and aviation organizations. For the last 50 years, the FAA has worked to reduce wildlife strikes at airports and periodically conducts studies to gauge the effectiveness of […]
Used bizjet sales up, but asking prices down
Sales of pre-owned business jets increased by 11% through the first nine months of 2011, according to a monthly report recently published by JETNET LLC. The research company also said that average asking prices on business jets fell by 19.6% in the January-September period, more than erasing a modest uptick in prices reported just a […]
CPA announces 2012 courses
“You will learn more about your Cessna airplane than 99% of Cessna owners ever will,” says Cessna Pilots Association Executive Director John Frank. That is, if you take the CPA Systems and Procedures Course. Each instructor is an experienced mechanic, aircraft owner and high-time pilot. The course takes the Cessna owner through all the aircraft […]
Irwin International acquired California Power Systems
Irwin International Inc. recently acquired California Power Systems, moving its operations from San Leandro, Calif., to Corona, Calif. Irwin International, which also owns Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co., will operate Aircraft Spruce and CPS as separate divisions in the same 62,000-square-foot warehouse in Corona. CPS was founded in 1981 by Mike Stratman and has been […]
Donation gives students hands-on experience with infrared technology
The donation of an infrared camera from Hawker Beechcraft Corp. and Max-Viz will provide students in Kansas State University Salina’s avionics program the opportunity to train using the latest technology. Lou Churchville, vice president of business development for Max-Viz, provided Hawker Beechcraft with the camera after hearing of the need from John Kraft, Hawker Beechcraft’s […]
Duncan Aviation releases NextGen ebook
Duncan Aviation’s avionics experts give a quick overview of the FAA’s NextGen Initiative in their recent ebook, “Straight Talk About NextGen.” “We believe our efforts in finding and condensing this information should address many operators’ concerns. This Straight Talk gives an overview of NextGen, providing a simple explanation of the many systems, standards, policies and […]
Landmark Aviation begins operations at TPA
Landmark Aviation has begun operations at Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Florida. “We are excited to finally be a part of the Tampa International Airport and surrounding communities,” President & CEO Dan Bucaro explained. “We have been looking forward to operating on this field for several months now.” The facility includes 44,500 square feet of […]
Garmin G600 STC awarded for Cheyennes
JETTECH has been awarded a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for new Garmin G600 “Glass Panel” Dual EFIS installation specifically for Cheyenne III, IIIA and 400LS aircraft. The approved modification includes dual G600 RVSM primary instrumentation with RVSM capable ADCs, according to company officials. The Garmin GTN 650 and 750 instruments (shown in the center panel […]