Organizers of the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo held in Sebring, Florida, Jan. 19-22, report record attendance for the show, no doubt helped by sunny skies and warm weather. “For two hours on Saturday, Sebring Regional Airport was the busiest airport in the country,” organizers said. Organizers quote Bert Simpson, FAA Staff Manager, North Florida District: […]
NTSB completes data collection on experimental accidents
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Throughout 2011, the National Transportation Safety Board conducted a study of Experimental Amateur-Built (E-AB) aircraft to evaluate the safety of this growing and innovative segment of general aviation. In addition to using the information gathered during its accident investigations, the NTSB has been working with the FAA, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), […]
FAA breaks ground on new runway at FLL
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Acting FAA Administrator Michael Huerta helped break ground recently for a $791 million runway expansion at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). “This is one of the largest and most important airport construction projects in the country right now,” said LaHood. “Modernizing our airport infrastructure will keep our economy moving […]
Tecnam launches ‘one per state’ demo program
Tecnam North America has launched the “Tecnam One Per State Demo Program” that can save eligible customers 20% off the base price of one of the world’s leading Light-Sport Aircraft. The new program is designed to make new, unused, demonstrator models available in every one of the 50 states. Tecnam North America will offer one […]
Tico Warbird Airshow advance tickets on sale
Advance tickets are now on sale for the Valiant Air Command’s 35rd annual Tico Warbird Airshow, slated for March 9-11. Tickets are on sale at TicketDerby.com, or at the museum’s website. The theme this year honors the 70th anniversary of the famed “Doolittle Raiders.” There will be aircraft on static display, such as the F-14, […]
Long Island FBO bought by Hawthorne Global
Hawthorne Global Aviation Services has acquired ExcelAire, LLC, an FBO, aircraft charter and management company based at MacArthur Airport (ISP) in Ronkonkoma, New York. ExcelAire is a provider of general aviation services at MacArthur Airport and has a strong market share of fuel uplift, 20 large cabin aircraft under management through its Part 135 Charter […]
Pacific Coast Dream Machines show expands to two days
The Pacific Coast Dream Machine, a festival of magnificent machines, including general aviation aircraft, has expanded to two days this year, set for April 28-29, at Half Moon Bay Airport (HAF) in California. The show will feature 2,000 flying, driving and working machines from the 20th and 21st centuries. The 22nd annual show is expanding […]
Pompeo to be featured at Wichita Aero Club gala
Congressman Mike Pompeo from Kansas’ Fourth District will be the keynote speaker and participate in the presentation of the Wichita Aero Club’s second annual trophy to Spirit AeroSystems and its chief executive officer Jeff Turner this weekend. Spirit and Turner were selected by the Club’s Selection Committee to receive the 2011 award from among seven […]
Go around goes bad for solo student
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: Luscombe 8 Injuries: 1 Serious. Location: Springfield, Tenn. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the CFI, he and the student pilot flew […]