The Alliance for Aviation Across America today released a letter from 77 mayors in 44 different states to President Obama expressing concern about recent mischaracterizations of general aviation, as well as new, proposed tax burdens that would decimate small businesses and organizations around the country that depend on GA. On a press call with reporters, […]
Alaska’s Congressional delegation triple teams issues
Alaska has long loved — and relied on — aviation. The state boasts more private pilots than any other state, and 10% of state’s workforce is connected to the aviation industry. That’s why it makes sense that Alaska’s congressional delegation — Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Mark Begich and Rep. Don Young — have all vigorously […]
Work begins on BVS cleanup project
The Taxiway F cleanup project has begun at Skagit Regional Airport (BVS) in Burlington, Wash. Clear Creek Contractors, Everett, is the contractor for the $1.2 million Port of Skagit project. The cleanup site includes an aircraft hangar and adjacent area near Taxiway F at the western edge of the airport, and covers 2.2 acres. The […]
Fund set up to assist victims of Reno accident
Think Kindness, a Nevada non-profit organization, has started a fund for the victims and family members affected by the tragic accident. All proceeds from the Think Kindness Family Assistance Fund will go directly to supporting victims of the accident and their families. To make a contribution, visit any local Wells Fargo bank and reference routing […]
New interiors for Barons and Bonanzas
Hawker Beechcraft Corp. is incorporating new interiors in its Beechcraft Baron and Bonanza piston engine airplanes. The new interiors improve cabin comfort and functionality with enhanced styling inspired by interiors found in the world’s finest automobiles, company officials said. The upgrade also includes an automatic climate control system and an LED external lighting package. The […]
McFarlane invents new type of vernier engine control
McFarlane Aviation Products has introduced the Vernier-Assist mixture and throttle controls. This new type of control has all of the fine adjustment benefits of an old style push-button release vernier control, with the simplicity, responsiveness, and jam-proof safety of a friction lock control, company officials said. These lightweight controls use a patent-pending drive mechanism. The […]
Air Force Museum’s virtual tour expands
The Korean War Gallery just went virtual at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The gallery is now fully embedded with audio, video and interactive hotspots, and touch-screen devices located throughout the gallery also have been incorporated, according to officials. “The Korean War Gallery recalls the birth of the modern U.S. Air Force […]
Clay Lacy Aviation opens at CRQ
Clay Lacy Aviation has opened a satellite office at Premier Jet International Business Center, McClellan-Palomar Airport, Carlsbad, Calif. (CRQ). Founded by world record-holding pilot Clay Lacy in 1968, Clay Lacy Aviation operates one of the largest fleets of managed and charter aircraft in the world. With FBOs in Los Angeles-VNY, and Seattle-BFI, Clay Lacy Aviation […]
Lyon Air Museum to host ‘Cars & Cockpits’
Lyon Air Museum, a Southern California showcase for vintage military aircraft and automobiles, will host more than 50 classic and late-model Chevrolet Corvette sports cars as part of a “Cars & Cockpits” event scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 2, from 10-11:30 a.m. at the facility, located on the west side of the runway at John Wayne […]