WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittees will conduct an oversight hearing Thursday, June, 23, to examine potential impacts on U.S. aviation safety in light of pending government action that may affect Global Positioning System (GPS) reliability. Witnesses include an official from Garmin and the president of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). […]
Boeing predicts ‘unprecedented’ demand for pilots, mechanics
Boeing called upon the aviation industry to invest, evolve and adapt to support the expected exponential growth in demand for qualified aviation personnel as the company released its 2011 Pilot and Technician Outlook at the Paris Air Show. The Boeing outlook indicates that by 2030 the aviation industry will require 460,000 new airline pilots and […]
Wing modification kit for Caravan in works
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) and Arctic Aerospace Inc. have teamed to develop a wing modification kit for the Cessna Caravan. Using analytical data prepared by NRC, Arctic is designing and certifying the kit, which comprises leading edge cuffs and winglets to improve operational performance of the aircraft under hot and high conditions. […]
Angel MedFlight scholarship application deadline looming
Arizona aviation students have until June 30 to apply for the 2011 Angel MedFlight Scholarship for Excellence in Aviation. The winner will receive $3,000 towards tuition for a relevant program at an Arizona college or university. Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance will award the scholarship in August. In 2010, Angel MedFlight established the scholarship in […]
Honeywell Green Jet Fuel powers Transatlantic flight
Honeywell’s Green Jet Fuel successfully powered the first transatlantic biofuel flight, which landed June 18 at Paris-Le Bourget Airport. The Honeywell-operated Gulfstream G450 became the first aircraft to fly from North America to Europe with a 50/50 blend of Honeywell Green Jet Fuel and petroleum-based jet fuel, powering one of the aircraft’s Rolls-Royce engines. It […]
Soloy Mk II turbine conversion in demand
Soloy Aviation Solutions is finding increased sales demand for its FAA-certified Mk II turbine 206 conversion, thanks, in part, to the problems surrounding price and availability of 100LL, company officials said. Dave Stauffer, Soloy’s CEO, says: “We are seeing increased activity both in sales and inquiries for our latest variant of Soloy’s turbine engine conversion […]
Upset Prevention and Recovery Training seminars slated
The NASTAR Center in Southampton, Pa., is hosting free seminars on the importance of Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) from mid-June through August. The one-day seminars will provide corporate and private pilots with the latest industry knowledge, techniques, and simulated upset flight experiences on the newest in flight simulation technology, the GL-4000, according to […]
Phenix fittings now at Wicks
Wicks Aircraft Supply has teamed with a plumbing fixture company to expand its list of fluid control products for homebuilders. The company, Phenix Industries, has been in the business of providing fuel fittings for the auto racing industry for the past 40 years. They are also involved in boating and aviation. Wicks will offer flexible […]
Independence Aviation named Cirrus Platinum Training Center
Independence Aviation LLC (IA), based at Centennial Airport (APA) in Englewood, Colorado, has been designated a Cirrus Platinum Training Center by Cirrus Aircraft. The appointment recognizes IA as a training center that “epitomizes premium quality service, exceptional training, outstanding support and state-of-the-art technical skill,” according to company officials. “At IA we take aviation seriously while […]