The huge divide between proponents and opponents to “through-the-fence” agreements at federally-funded airports boiled to the top at a hearing held by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the House Wednesday, Sept. 22. Access to the airport, property values, limits or access to the airport for businesses and residents, value of property with access, local […]
Cessna averts strike, then lays off 700
Just three days after dodging a machinists strike, Cessna CEO Jack Pelton announced 700 more layoffs in Wichita, citing the stalled economy and dearth of new orders, according to a story at AviationWeek.com. The story, which includes a copy of a letter Pelton sent to workers (which you can see here), notes that “gains made […]
IMAX movie on Reno Air Races in the works
3D Entertainment Films is producing “Air Racers 3D: Forces of Flight” alongside the film’s original partners, Pretend Entertainment and Stereoscope. Producers just wrapped up filming at this year’s Reno Air Races, with the movie scheduled for release at IMAX theatres in both 3D and 2D in the summer of 2011. “Air Racers 3D: Forces of […]
FAA kicks off program for self-reporting of safety issues
The FAA has launched a safety program that for the first time will integrate voluntary safety information self-reported by pilots and air traffic controllers. This data-sharing program will give the FAA a more complete picture of the national airspace system by collecting, assessing and reviewing safety events from the perspective of both pilots and air […]
Gross weight increase for CH 750
Zenith Aircraft Co. has unveiled a design gross weight increase for the STOL CH 750 kit aircraft, which has been increased 120 lbs. from 1,320 lbs. to 1,440 lbs. The increase adds significantly to the load carrying capability of the “light sport utility” aircraft first introduced at AirVenture in July 2008, company officials said. The […]
Showalter to host Bahamas Day
The 2nd Annual Bahamas Day will take place at Showalter Flying Service at Florida’s Orlando Executive Airport (ORL), Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. “Showalter’s hosting of this event is an indication of their commitment to working with us to get the word out on the beauty of our Islands as well as the simple procedures necessary […]
Tecnam Service Center established in Southern California
West Coast Sport Aircraft, a regional distributor for the Special Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA) Tecnam, has expanded support on the west coast with the addition of American Aircraft Maintenance at the John Wayne-Orange County Airport (SNA) as the newest Tecnam Service Center. American Aircraft Maintenance is a FAA Part 145 Repair Station offering a full […]
National Instrument Proficiency Academy in the works
IMC Club International, Inc. plans to open the National Instrument Proficiency Academy (NAIPAC), a non-profit, proficiency-based flight school. The academy’s goal is not to train pilots to obtain their license, but to make them more proficient, according to officials, explaining the school is going to offer a number of different programs that will vary between […]
Colt enters aviation insurance business
Colt International, a provider of contract fuel and trip support, has entered the aviation insurance business with the introduction of Colt Risk Management Services, LLC (CRMS). The company will provide custom solutions for virtually any aviation-related risk, according to officials. “Risk management is about much more than just placing insurance policies,” said Colt International President […]