The Creative Solutions Alliance (CSA), a nonprofit organization founded by Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh’s grandson Erik Lindbergh, has launched the Lindbergh Electric Aircraft Prize (LEAP), a new technology prize “designed to stimulate meaningful advances in the fledgling electric aircraft industry,” according to alliance officials. “The Lindbergh Electric Aircraft Prize is the culmination of my […]
Amphib floats available for Carbon Cub SS
CubCrafters’ list of options for the Carbon Cub SS and the Sport Cub S2 now includes Baumann 1500A amphibious floats. The STOL performance that the Carbon Cub SS has been widely recognized for is now available to pilots seeking an amphibious float application, according to officials with the Yakima, Wash.-based company. CubCrafters recently finished ASTM […]
Cirrus fights for its reputation
A simmering dispute between Cirrus Design Corp. and a former supplier has taken an unusual turn with Cirrus now accusing the other company of spreading false rumors about its financial health, according to a story in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. The story notes: “In a suit filed Thursday in federal court in Minneapolis, the Duluth-based aircraft […]
Aspen owners get special parking area at Sun ‘n Fun
As part of Aspen Avionics’ sponsorship of General Aviation Parking during this year’s Sun ‘n Fun, arriving aircraft with Aspen panels will be directed to a unique parking area adjacent to the new Aspen Tram Stop. The Aspen Avionics customer parking area is located next to Aspen’s hospitality tent. This is the third year that […]
Hawker Beechcraft names Ellis VP of pre-owned aircraft
Hawker Beechcraft Corp. has appointed Mike Ellis vice president, pre-owned aircraft. Ellis brings more than 25 years of aviation sales experience to HBC. Previously, he was president of Mike Ellis & Associates where he represented clients around the world in the acquisition and sale of corporate jet aircraft. Ellis is an active pilot with type […]
ComLinkPro debuts the Angel
ComLinkPro introduces the Angel, a small, lightweight audio headset interface with built-in stereo Bluetooth connectivity and a multitude of input and output jacks, as well as an integrated flight computer. The Angel is the culmination of almost two years of research and development effort, according to company officials, noting it was designed specifically for aviators. Angel makes […]
Cessna Service Centers earn FAA Diamond Award
All eight of Cessna’s domestic Citation Service Centers have earned the Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Employer Diamond Award of Excellence from the FAA. This is the sixth consecutive year Cessna has received the award for all its U.S.-based service centers, company officials note. In 2009 the FAA increased the requirements to receive the Award of […]
What do Final Four, Masters Golf Tournament and Kentucky Derby have in common?
Hawker Beechcraft Corp. (HBC) will deploy its Quick Response Teams to support Hawker Beechcraft owners and operators at the NCAA Men’s Final Four from April 3-5 in Indianapolis; the Masters Golf Tournament from April 5-11 in Augusta, Ga.; and the Kentucky Derby on May 1 in Louisville, Ky. Launched earlier this year, the Quick Response […]
RAM debuts loyalty rewards
RAM Aircraft, LP now offers Owner Loyalty Rewards for returning RAM customers with a Cessna 340, 340A, 414, 414A, 421C, or Baron 58P/TC with a RAM engine. RAM officials want qualifying airplanes with RAM STCs and engines to stay in the family and keep their value high when overhaul time comes around. To help make […]