Major improvements to the main runway at Skagit Regional Airport (BVS) in Burlington, Wash., are slated to begin next month. The project to upgrade Runway 10-28, which was built by the U.S. Navy during World War II, will span two years to accommodate the short Northwest construction seasons and will cost an estimated $15.3 million, […]
New Adam 500 in the works
The new owner of the assets of bankrupt Adam Aircraft plans to certify an improved version of the A500 push/pull piston twin rather than resume manufacturing the aircraft under its existing certification, according to a report at AVweb, which notes that Thomas Hsueh, owner of Triton Aerospace, of Anacortes, Wash., is not satisfied with the […]
Mike Bisbe solos at Sporty’s Academy
??Mike Bisbe from Goshen, Ohio soloed on March 17, 2011 at Sporty’s Academy at Clermont County Airport in Batavia, OH. Mike began flight training just a few months ago and is working toward a Recreational pilot certificate. Once certificated, he will be able to carry a passenger and fly as long as weather conditions are […]
Ohio Aviation Awards announced
The Ohio Aviation Association (OAA) presented its annual awards to recipients at a banquet held Tuesday, April 12, at its annual conference at the Holiday Inn Worthington in Worthington, Ohio. Awards were given to the Airport Manager of the Year, and two Aviation Businesses of the Year. Another award was given for Lifetime Achievement in […]
FAA administrator to speak at Atlanta Aero Club
Randy Babbitt, administrator for the FAA, will be the featured guest speaker at the regular bi–monthly meeting of the Atlanta Aero Club scheduled for May 5. Babbitt, a veteran pilot who flew 25 years for Eastern Airlines, is an internationally recognized expert in aviation and labor relations. Most recently he was a partner with Oliver […]
Pacific Coast Avionics celebrates 20-year anniversary
Pacific Coast Avionics in Aurora, Ore., is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. To commemorate the milestone, the company will hold an open house Saturday, June 11. “We are very pleased to announce and to celebrate this major milestone in our history,” said Dewey Conroy, vp and general manager. “We look back with a certain […]
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome seeks volunteers
The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in Rhinebeck, N.Y., is seeking volunteers for its 2011 season. There is a specific need for people to serve as docents for its expanded experiential museum tour program. Some knowledge of aviation is helpful but a strong desire to work with the public, flexibility, dependability and enthusiasm are most important to […]
MSO FBO joins Avfuel network
Minuteman Aviation, one of the largest full-service FBOs in the state of Montana, has joined the Avfuel-branded FBO network. Officials at the 40-year-old FBO at Missoula International Airport (MSO), said they felt that Avfuel had the right mix of support and services to allow them to remain competitive in the aviation market, most notably AVTRIP, […]
Landmark names Halasz GM at RDU
Landmark has named Russell Halasz general manager at its Raleigh-Durham location. Halasz has been at the Raleigh/Durham International Airport since 1995 when he began as a baggage handler with Raleigh Flying Services for TWA, Northwest and Continental. In 2003, in addition to becoming a multi engine-commercial-instrument-rated pilot, he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science […]