An economic analysis report estimates that the South Carolina Technology and Aviation Center (SCTAC) in Greenville has a $1.4 billion total economic impact with more than 6,800 jobs supported directly, indirectly and induced by operations at SCTAC. Furthermore, South Carolina governments benefit from an estimated $63 million in tax revenue derived directly from business activities […]
Jack Cox, homebuilt and sport aviation spokesman, dies
Justin B. “Jack” Cox, long-time editor-in-chief of EAA Sport Aviation magazine, passed away Sunday, March 6, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro, N.C. During his career at EAA, Cox was known as “the” spokesman for the homebuilt aircraft and sport aviation communities. His articles and features highlighted the remarkable growth and innovation of amateur-built aircraft for […]
GAN contributing writer wins award
Guy Maher, a contributing writer to General Aviation News, has won an “Excellence in Communication” award from the Helicopter Association International. The award will be presented at a dinner in Orlando tonight (March 7), during Heli-Expo 2011, the world’s largest trade show dedicated to the international helicopter community. A widely known and respected aviation photojournalist, […]
LiveAirShowTV profiles Michael Goulian
LiveAirShowTV conducted its last interview of the 2010 air show season at the Fort Worth Alliance Air Show with aerobatic performer Michael Goulian. “What a great way to wrap up shooting for the 2010 air show season,” said Jeff Lee LiveAirShowTV President. “Michael is one of the top performers in the air show industry, and […]
Precision Aviation Group acquires Gardner Aviation Specialist
Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG), exclusive provider of ISMRO (Inventory Supported Maintenance Repair & Overhaul), has acquired Peachtree City, Ga.-based Gardner Aviation Specialist (GAS), an FAA Repair Station specializing in avionics installations, glass panel upgrades, aircraft maintenance, and MRO services. The GAS purchase allows PAG to expand the services it provides to customers operating fixed […]
Jet Air joins Avfuel network
Jet Air at Gillespie Field Airport (SEE) in El Cajon, Calif., has branded with Avfuel Corp. Under the agreement, Avfuel will provide Jet Air aviation fuel and services, as well as supplement the FBO with marketing services. Jet Air now offers AVTRIP rewards points on qualifying fuel purchases, as well as Avfuel Contract Fuel. The […]
New addition to West Star Aviation sales team
West Star Aviation has added to its sales team with the appointment of Dale Appleby as Technical Sales Manager. In his new position, he will be responsible for inside sales at the Dallas facility. In addition, he will handle various outside sales duties in the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area. He brings 18 years of experience […]
Ron Gottschalk joins Dallas Airmotive
Ron Gottschalk has joined Dallas Airmotive, a company of the BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul Group (ERO), as Regional Sales Manager for the company’s Pratt & Whitney Canada engine services. Gottschalk will sell PT6A, JT15D, PW500 and PW306C engine repair and overhaul services in Montana, North and South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska and New […]
Sealant contributes to fatal accident
This March 2009 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: Stewart P-51. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Ocala, Fla. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The 80-year-old pilot, who had logged 13,917 hours, also held […]