The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) plans to merge its two 501(c)3 charitable organizations, the AOPA Foundation and the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, into a single entity known as the AOPA Foundation. Bruce Landsberg, currently president of the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, will lead the combined organization. “All of the work currently done by […]
Former FAA administrator honored by controllers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) has awarded former FAA Administrator Jane Garvey with its Sentinel of Safety Award, its highest honor for those outside of the organization who have displayed outstanding achievements in the advancement of aviation safety. Dedicated to building a collaborative partnership with NATCA, Garvey, who served as […]
Angel MedFlight wins business ethics award
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance was presented with the 2010 Business Ethics Award by the Better Business Bureau of Central, Northern and Western Arizona. During the ceremony, held earlier this month at the Arizona Biltmore, Angel MedFlight was recognized by the Better Business Bureau for its ethical business practices, including the company’s […]
Ship it AOG expands
Ship it AOG, a worldwide distributor of spare parts for the business aviation market, has added a new 7,000-square-feet warehouse adjacent to its existing facility in Addison, Texas, bringing the total warehouse space to 14,000 square feet. “We have experienced a period of incredibly rapid growth in our business,” said George Miller, president of Ship […]
GNV FBO joins Phillips 66 network
University Air Center, the sole FBO at Florida’s Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), is now a member of the Phillips 66 Aviation branded dealer network. University Air Center offers aircraft charters flying a fleet of five Citation series jets; maintenance with factory warranty repair for Cirrus and Cessna; Eclipse 500 maintenance and modification; FAA-approved avionics repair […]
AIA names Sigler assistant VP for Civil Aviation
The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has appointed Todd Sigler assistant vice president of Civil Aviation. Sigler joins AIA after working for Cirrus Aircraft in a variety of positions, most recently as vice president of manufacturing support and process engineering. In his new role with AIA, Sigler will focus on topics related to civil aviation issues […]
Duncan Aviation launches Job Status Tracking
Job status reports are now available to customers who manage their aircraft projects through MyDuncan.aero, Duncan Aviation’s project management system. The new feature provides a project overview with charts, hours for items in different phases of work, and cost estimates. Although the reports do not reflect real-time changes, they can help customers monitor overall progress […]
Crosswind crunches Piper
This May 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: Piper Tri-Pacer Injuries: None. Location: Delphi, Ind. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to land on the grass area alongside […]
West Coast Flying Adventures blog takes off
The words “flying” and “adventure” naturally go together, but they conjure up different images and journeys for each pilot. For Ney Grant, flying adventures mean the pursuit of outdoor adventure using a Cessna T210 filled with bikes, climbing equipment and camping gear. From canyoneering in the canyons of the southwest, climbing Mt. Hood in the […]