Eighty-five FBOs formerly with Exxon have joined the Phillips 66 Aviation network of branded dealers. The expansion of the Phillips 66 Aviation network heralds the beginning of the company’s 85th year providing fuel, lubricants and support programs to the general aviation industry, according to officials. The 85 former Exxon FBOs add a significant West Coast […]
Engine failure blamed on contaminated fuel
This January 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Czech Sportcruiser. Injuries: 2 Minor. Location: La Quinta, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: Prior to the flight the pilot conducted a preflight […]
Greenway named new Avemco president
The parent company of Avemco Insurance Co., HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc., has named Jonathan J. Greenway president of Avemco, replacing retiring president Jim Lauerman. Prior to joining Avemco, Greenway served as captain and check airman with American Airlines and more recently as the director of safety for the AOPA Air Safety Institute. He is an […]
NATA’s O’Toole promoted to comptroller
Alexandria, VA – The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has promoted Johanna O’Toole to comptroller. O’Toole, who has been with NATA since 1998, previously served as director, administration & financial services. “We are thrilled to promote Johanna to the position of comptroller,” stated NATA President and CEO James K. Coyne. “As comptroller, Johanna will lead […]
ASA adds second iPad kneeboard
ASA adds a second iPad kneeboard ($29.95) to its line. The new iPad case and kneeboard helps pilots protect and use their iPad in flight and on the ground. The elastic strap secures the case to the pilot’s leg for in-flight use. The plastic cover keeps the iPad screen safe while maintaining full viewing and […]
Airport hopes to attract tenants with rebate program
Lexington, NC – The Davidson County Airport Authority is offering a new fuel rebate to tenants at the Davidson County Airport. The program will be tracked by the airport’s FBO operator, Fly High Lexington and is based on annual fuel consumption. “Basically the more fuel a base tenant pumps during the year, the higher the […]
Transportation Trust Fund fact sheets
The Airport and Airway Trust Fund (AATF) is not the only trust fund facing current and future financial challenges. Taxpayers for Common Sense has created a fact sheet regarding the AATF as well as the Highway, Inland Waterway and Harbor Maintenance trust funds. Read it here.
EagleMed opens at Greenville airport
Greenville, S.C. — “Until now, people in the Upstate of South Carolina who needed emergency long distance critical care air ambulance service had to wait for a plane out of Charlotte, N.C. or Gwinnett, G.A.,” according to David Ellis, Program Manager, of EagleMed South Carolina. “Often these planes were already booked and some aren’t available 24 […]
WingX adds iPhone, Zaon, AvConnect support
San Jose, CA – Hilton Software‘s WingX Pro7 Version 6.1 now supports the iPhone to include its 3D Synthetic Vision and optional AHRS integration. Enhancements include new pinch-to-zoom and swipe-to-pitch capabilities that provide a pilot with look-around ability and a new Birds Eye View mode enabling pilots to get an expansive 3D terrain view. Support […]