Cessna is joining forces with Veterans Airlift Command to provide free transportation for injured veterans. Cessna has designated a Citation Mustang, named the “American Patriot,” to fly VAC missions, the first of which will occur Nov. 10. VAC is a nonprofit organization that provides free medical and compassionate transportation for wounded veterans and their families […]
Air Show Hall of Fame inductees named
Air show legends Jim and Ernie Moser, Julie Clark, Steve Oliver and Suzanne Asbury-Oliver will be inducted into the International Council of Airshows (ICAS) Foundation Hall of Fame on Dec. 7, in Las Vegas during the annual ICAS Chairman’s Banquet. The ICAS Foundation Hall of Fame was created in 1995 to honor those who have […]
SAFE appoints first executive director
The Board of Directors of the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) recently accepted Doug Stewart’s resignation from the board, then voted unanimously to appoint him as the organization’s first executive director. According to one board member, Stewart “was a logical choice to become our first executive director. He had ably chaired the board […]
FuelerLinx launches interactive fuel map
FuelerLinx has released the latest version of its aviation fuel planning software, with a new feature that displays operators’ own negotiated contract fuel prices on an interactive route map. The patented new feature, called Axiom Fuel Planner, displays real time fuel prices at all airports in range of every stop on a flight route. “Until […]
Jet Aviation Teterboro opens new avionics shop
Jet Aviation Teterboro has opened a new avionics shop and received a limited instrument and limited radio rating from the FAA. The additional capabilities, shop space and staff allow Jet Aviation Teterboro to perform line maintenance, offer AOG support and provide inspections for avionics equipment. The authorizations apply to the operation’s foreign certificates as well, […]
Booklet on Tip Tanks now available
Now available is “TIP TANKS: Design and Fabrication For Designers and Homebuilders.” The publication contains tip tank plans for homebuilders and designers. It includes full size templates and step-by-step photos in color. The plans include an EXCEL spreadsheet that can be re-calculated to fit aircraft/pilot specific fuel needs for increased range. Using custom arc airfoils […]
Eclipse to offer new LoPresti products
Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. (EAI) and LoPresti Engineering have reached an agreement to bring additional aerospace technologies to the Eclipse platform. LoPresti will add further performance enhancements to the list of factory options, as well as joining with Eclipse to offer its new “NeverFlat” LifeSaver tire. “We are privileged to work with Mason Holland, Eclipse CEO, […]
Free Caribbean Flying Ambassador service launches
Caribbean Flying Adventures, a pilots guide for the Bahamas and Caribbean, will hold its Inaugural Fly-In to Puerto Rico Dec. 8-13. At the same time, Caribbean Flying Adventures is launching a free “Flying Ambassador” service for U.S. and Canadian pilots. This is an “official” Fly-In, sponsored by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, with accommodations at […]
The Super Committee and GA
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 […]