U.S. Rep. John L. Mica (R-Fla.), the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Republican leader, called the FAA’s latest proposal to develop a new pilot’s license “embarrassingly inadequate.” “I am astounded that the FAA continues to ignore the will of Congress by proposing to develop yet another pilot’s license that still does not incorporate any biometric capabilities,” […]
Barefoot Bandit pleads not guilty
Colton Harris-Moore, the young man dubbed as the “barefoot bandit” pleaded not guilty Nov. 18 in federal court to a series of charges, including stealing several GA airplanes, according to KIRO-TV in Seattle. Harris-Moore, indicted on charges of interstate transportation of a stolen aircraft and being a fugitive in possession of a firearm, spent more […]
Wichita Aero Club hosts on-air summit
The Wichita Aero Club’s final monthly luncheon of 2010 will be its second annual “ON-AIR SUMMIT,” featuring a panel of senior executives representing the major business and general aviation trade associations on Tuesday, Nov. 30, at the Wichita Airport Hilton. The luncheon will begin at 11:45 a.m. and will extend until 1:45 p.m. It will […]
Jeppesen to collaborate on efforts to develop electric Skyhawk
Jeppesen will collaborate with Bye Energy, Inc. to design and develop an electric propulsion system for a Cessna 172 proof of concept aircraft as part of “The Green Flight Project.” “We believe in the future of general aviation and are pleased to help this critical effort,” said Jeppesen President and CEO Mark Van Tine. “In […]
Remos sponsor of Bahamas LSA Fly-In
Remos Aircraft has become an official sponsor for the first International Bahamas LSA Fly-In, scheduled for Dec. 10-12. The Islands of the Bahamas just recently agreed to open its airspace by recognizing Light Sport Aircraft and Sport Pilot licensing as viable programs. The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation was quick to respond with plans […]
Florida Star Network launches
Florida’s Space Transition and Revitalization Network has launched its online information hub. Representing the formal coming together of the aerospace industry, including economic development, workforce and related sector leaders, Florida STARnet provides a single online repository for information from all aerospace companies, partners and stakeholders. Via the online channel, FloridaStarNet.org and a range of collaborative […]
Crownair receives Cirrus Platinum status
Crownair Aviation has achieved the distinction of Cirrus Platinum Partner. This honor is reserved for partners who exhibit and consistently maintain the highest quality customer service and training standards, company officials said. As part of Crownair Aviation’s efforts towards achieving Platinum Partner status, Crownair is running all of their airframe technicians through the Cirrus Initial […]
Plane Exchange Network expands to S.C.
The Plane Exchange Network continues to grow as aircraft broker Jesse Cannady of Aviation Concepts, LLC, in Summerville, S.C., joins the aircraft brokerage network. Cannady has been selling airplanes for several years in addition to being an FAA certified Advanced Ground Instructor, Instrument Ground Instructor and an aircraft owner. “We are very excited to have […]
California school takes delivery of Tecnam twin
Ocean Air Flight Services, a Tecnam Flight Center located at the Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) in California, has taken delivery of its first Rotax-powered P2006T. The Rotax 912S engines in the Italian-made P2006T have a combined fuel burn of around nine gallons an hour, providing a significant savings in fuel cost, school officials note, adding […]