The FAA celebrated the completion of an upgrade at Georgetown-Scott County Regional Airport (27K) in Kentucky, paid for with $3 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds. “Airport Recovery Act projects are helping boost local economies all across the country,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “The Recovery Act is helping us keep our […]
Houses passes bonus depreciation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House of Representatives today passed the final version of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 which allows businesses to take advantage of the bonus depreciation tax incentive for general aviation aircraft purchases and components, including engines and avionics. This critically important legislation will help drive new sales for manufacturers as […]
Aviation Career Fair slated
An Aviation Career Fair has been slated for Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Orlando World Center Marriott, in Orlando, Florida. The Career Fair brings together representatives from across the Florida aviation community including: professional flight training academies, colleges, universities, pilots and air traffic controllers, providing the opportunity to discover if a career in aviation is […]
Cessna delivers 2000th Caravan
Cessna Aircraft Co. recently delivered its 2,000th Caravan turboprop, this one going to Air St. Kitts-Nevis to be used as part of the carrier’s DHL courier operation. The carrier, which operates out of multiple bases in the Caribbean, will also take delivery of another new Caravan this year. The two new Garmin G1000-equipped Grand Caravans […]
AeroLEDs upgrades landing and taxi light
AeroLEDs has refined its SunSpot36X landing light and replaced it with two new models in the process. The new SunSpot36HX will draw 45 watts of power and produce 60,000 candelas, have integrated wig-wag feature (i.e. no external flash box required) and is available with either landing lens or taxi lens configuration. The new SunSpot 36LX […]
SkySpace Kids Club takes off at Air Zoo
On Sept. 25 the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, Mich., is launching its SkySpace Kids Club with its first event where members can dress up like a pilot and have their photo taken for their “pilot’s license.” When kids register for the club, they receive their very own personalized “pilot’s license,” which shows their membership, along […]
Mid-Continent Instruments promotes CFO
One month after being recognized as one of Wichita’s top CFOs, Cindy Highbarger is being honored again — this time with a promotion to the position of vice president of internal operations at Mid-Continent Instruments. Highbarger’s responsibilities expand to include the engineering and quality assurance departments. As in her role as CFO, she remains head […]
Gear door jams in flight
This September 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 172RG. Injuries: None. Location: St. Louis. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot had just lifted off when he noted that he […]
Mogas for the masses — if you dare
Jamie Beckett is a CFI and A&P mechanic who stepped into the political arena in an effort to promote and protect GA at his local airport. Prepare yourself for a blatant plug. I’m going to suggest you click on a link that will take you to a General Aviation News blog post on the topic […]