XL Insurance has launched a new regional aviation underwriting group in Chicago with the appointment of Brian J. Ackland to Class Underwriter. Eric Donofrio, North American Regional Manager for XL Insurance’s Aviation unit, said: “We’re off to a good start in Chicago. Bringing both broker and underwriting experience, Brian is a strong addition to our […]
Cessna no match for mountain waves
This November 2008 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: Cessna 170B. Injuries: 1 Fatal, 2 Serious. Location: Hanna, Utah. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot checked the weather forecast twice prior […]
AOPA Aviation Summit kicks off today
Dan Johnson, president of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association, is an expert on Light Sport Aircraft. On the aviation calendar, AOPA’s Aviation Summit represents the year’s last national event. Formerly known as Expo or Convention, unlike well-anchored airshows such as Sun ‘n Fun or AirVenture Oshkosh, AOPA’s annual gathering moves around the country, albeit repeating […]
First flight training summit held
More than 100 flight training professionals, from CFIs to educational content providers to flight training device and aircraft manufacturers, gathered in Long Beach, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov. 10, to attend a daylong Flight Training Summit sponsored by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA’s) Flight Training magazine. During the day, they heard new research into […]
International markets key to recovery
International demand will make an important contribution to the business jet market’s gradual recovery and account for an increased proportion of future sales, according to Trevor Esling, Cessna’s vice president for International Sales. Speaking today at the Future of Business Jets conference in London, Esling said: “Cessna expects that increased customer demand will first become […]
Skycatcher production increases
Cessna Aircraft Co. revealed at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Aviation Summit 2010 that production of the 162 Skycatcher continues to increase, with the 50th aircraft on its way this week to the U.S. reassembly facility and more expected to be shipped by the end of the year. Cessna is on target to […]
Purdue to honor ‘Hero of the Hudson’
Purdue alumnus Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the Hero of the Hudson, will be awarded the university’s Neil Armstrong Medal of Excellence on Friday, Nov. 12, making him only the second person to earn the honor. Armstrong, a former astronaut and Purdue alumnus, will return to present the medal at a dinner that is part of […]
Wipaire celebrates 50 years of Wipline Floats
Wipaire, Inc. is celebrating 50 years of Wipline float design and manufacturing by giving away a commemorative set of Wipline 2100 floats this week at the AOPA Aviation Summit. Bernard “Ben” Wiplinger started design and certification on the Wipline 3700 float for the Cessna 185 in 1960. His son, Bob “Wip,” and his grandchildren, Nancy […]
New ownership for Tanis
Tanis Aircraft Products is now 100% owned by its president Bob Krueger. Serving in this role and as majority shareholder since 2006, Krueger purchased the remaining shares of Tanis Aircraft Products from its former vice president, Linda Cole. A 30-plus-year employee, Cole recently announced her retirement from Tanis. The purchase of Tanis Aircraft Products will […]