The Pipistrel Taurus Electro took top prize in the Lindbergh Electric Aircraft Prize at last week’s AERO show in Friedrichshafen, Germany. According to Erik Lindbergh, who created the prize, there were several noteworthy candidates in the best airplane category, including the Hugues Duval Electric Cri-Cri with power by Electrivia; the Pipistrel Taurus Electro (pictured); and […]
FAA changes controller scheduling
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt have unveiled changes to air traffic controller scheduling practices that will allow controllers more time for rest between shifts. “We expect controllers to come to work rested and ready to work and take personal responsibility for safety in the control towers. We […]
Tax battle continues in Washington State
The Washington state legislature will soon consider a proposal that would increase taxes for airplane owners. Introduced on April 14, House Bill 2089 would impose an annual excise tax of 1% on the taxable value of aircraft registered in the state, according to officials with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), who say they are […]
Government expected to rule on Cirrus-China deal soon
The management at Cirrus Aircraft is awaiting word from the U.S. government regarding clearance to proceed with the Minnesota planemaker’s acquisition by China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Co., Ltd., (AVIC), according to an AviationWeek story that notes that the proposed acquisition has met with opposition that Cirrus executives maintain is misplaced and potentially damaging. Read […]
Colorado group readies for second ‘Aviation Saves’ event
Preparations are underway for the Colorado Aviation Business Associations (CABA’s) second annual “Aviation Saves” event, scheduled for June 10-11 at Centennial Airport in Englewood, near Denver. While the dates have changed from last year’s late-April timeframe, the theme and location remain the same as the inaugural event, which was supported by dozens of volunteers, 49 […]
NBAA Dallas Regional Forum breaks records
The National Business Aviation Association’s Regional Forum at Love Field in Dallas attracted a record crowd of more than 1,200 attendees. In addition, the forum drew more than 80 exhibitors, another Dallas record, and 21 aircraft were on static display. NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen, right, talks with Mike Wright, Founding Partner, Business Jet […]
CAP provides aerial recon of Red River flooding
FARGO, N.D. — With spring flooding nearing high-water marks once again in the Red River Valley, volunteers from Civil Air Patrol’s North Dakota Wing are flying daily, using the latest in digital airborne photography equipment to help emergency management officials assess damages and deploy assets to the region. “We’ve been flying multiple sorties – four […]
AERO attracts strong international presence
Friedrichshafen, Germany – This year’s AERO attracted 33,400 visitors from around the world, according to organizers. “The leading trade show for general aviation in Europe once again demonstrated its enormous innovative powers and its wide international appeal,” said Messe Friedrichshafen CEO Klaus Wellmann and project manager Roland Bosch at the show’s conclusion, judging it to […]
New Remos dealer named
Remos Aircraft continues to expand its dealer and REMOS Pilot Center network in the United States. The newest member of the network is Skybound Aviation, formed this past February, at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI). The two principals are Glenn McCallister, who is taking charge of sales, and Beverly Cleair, CFI, who is handling flight […]