Eclipse Aerospace is now taking orders for the Eclipse 550, the new twin-engine jet model in the Eclipse Jet family. “We’re thrilled to be taking this positive step forward in Eclipse history,” said Mason Holland, CEO and Chairman of Eclipse Aerospace, said at the National Business Aviation Association convention in Las Vegas. “We expect a […]
Wright Brothers Trophy awarded
Lt. General Thomas Patten Stafford, USAF (Ret.) will receive the prestigious 2011 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy from the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) “for his pioneering achievements that have led the way to the moon, to greater international cooperation in space, and to a safer America.” NAA established this award in 1948 to honor the memory […]
AvBid slates Nov. 5 auction at LAL
AvBid Aircraft Auctions’ next auction is slated for Saturday, Nov. 5, at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, Florida. AvBid, the nations only scheduled aircraft auction service, will offer piston singles, light twins and light sport aircraft at the upcoming event. The auction will start at 10 a.m. in AvBid’s one of a kind aircraft […]
Alt jet fuel undergoes Air Force testing
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has released analytical test results of a plant-derived jet fuel produced by Virent with technical collaborator Shell. The test corroborate the potential of Virent’s jet fuel as a stand alone, 100% renewable solution, according to company officials. The tests also confirm that the Virent […]
Sun ’n Fun names Ramos Photographer in Residence
José M. Ramos, a nationally known aviation photographer, will join the Sun ’n Fun Marketing Communication team as Sun ’n Fun’s Photographer in Residence. In making the announcement, Sun ’n Fun President John R. “Lites” Leenhouts, himself an accomplished photographer during his Naval career, said “he was delighted that José has accepted the offer to join Sun ’n […]
Aerodrome used for making ‘Wings’ documentary
Producer/Director Tim King of Raleigh Studios, Manhattan Beach, Calif., recently arrived at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in New York to film a documentary about the making of the 1927 film “Wings.” This was a silent film about World War I fighter pilots staring Clara Bow, Charles (Buddy) Rogers and Richard Arlen. Gary Cooper also appeared in […]
Traveling World War I exhibit lands at Museum of Flight
On Oct. 15 and 16 The Museum of Flight becomes the only Seattle location for a traveling exhibit about World War I. Mounted in an 18-wheel big-rig trailer, the gallery is traveling around the country in what is called the “Honoring Our History” tour. The display was developed by the National World War I Museum […]
Remos moves administrative offices
Remos Aircraft has established new administrative offices at the St. Augustin-Hangelar Airport (EDKB) in St. Augustin, Germany. The new location will accommodate sales, service, marketing, finance, IT, purchasing and development. Manufacturing activity will remain in Pasewalk. Theo Paeffgen, Managing Director of REMOS said: “We are looking forward to the benefits associated with this move. It […]
FAA gives nod to Taylorcraft spars
Aero Fabricators, the manufacturing division of The Wag-Aero Group, has received FAA approvals for the Taylorcraft Front and Rear Spars, which are direct replacements for Front Spar OEM P/N B-A87 and Rear Spar OEM P/N B-A88. Spars are complete with phenolic bushings (installed) and two coats of Spar Varnish. Available in Sitka Spruce for $750 […]