The GA industry needs to keep communicating the value and benefits of business aviation. That’s the message conveyed today by Robert Stangarone, vice president, corporate communications, Cessna Aircraft Co., at the British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA) Annual Conference. “Everyone in our industry should consider themselves ambassadors,” he said. “Business aircraft are used in […]
The Burke Trophy debuts
The Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association (LAMA) is now taking nominations for the first annual Lawrence P. Burke Trophy. The trophy gets its name from Lawrence “Larry” Burke, who co-founded the organization in 1982 and nurtured it through the ultralight aircraft phase and into the time of Light Sport Aircraft. The Burke Trophy is one of […]
Page Field upgrade cleared for takeoff
A long-planned new terminal for Page Field Airport (FMY) in Fort Myers, Florida, got the nod Monday, March 8. According to a story at News-Press.com, Lee County commissioners OK’d a $16.1 million construction budget for the complex at the general aviation airport’s northwestern quadrant. It will include a 22,613-square-foot passenger terminal, a 24,000-square-foot multi-use hangar, […]
The impact of new aircraft types on NextGen
Emerging new aircraft types, such as Very Light Jets (VLJ) and Cruise-Efficient Short TakeOff and Landing (CESTOL) aircraft, have the potential to positively affect the efficiency and capacity of the NextGen Air Transportation System, according to research recently completed by Sensis Corp. and its project team. Under a NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate contract, “Integration […]
Haiti’s aviation infrastructure assessed
A team from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is conducting a three-day mission to Haiti to assess the status of the aviation infrastructure in the country following the Jan. 12 earthquake and to recommend a course of action for reconstruction and assistance, according to a report at AvStop.com. From March 9 to 11, ICAO […]
Big South Fork Airpark properties for sale
Big South Fork Airpark, an aviation and equestrian community adjacent to the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area 50 miles north of Knoxville, Tenn., has completed Phase 1 of its development, with developers saying properties are now available for sale. Inspired by a love of flying and the pure beauty of the Big […]
Stuart Jet Center joins Avfuel network
Stuart Jet Center at Witham Field Airport (SUA) in Stuart, Florida, has joined the Avfuel network of branded FBO dealers. The alliance means that Avfuel now supplies fuel and services, assists with marketing and provides quality assurance support and training. As an Avfuel-branded dealer Stuart Jet Center also now offers the AVTRIP reward program on […]
The Tomcat Group takes off
Long-time aviation executive Charles (Chuck) Gumbert has launched The Tomcat Group, an aviation management consultancy based in Wichita. The Tomcat Group specializes in assisting organizations with operational turnarounds, strategic development and implementation, productivity and process improvement, strategic selling, cash management, new product introductions and senior level interim management, according to company officials. Gumbert said the […]
Aspen Avionics’ Canada STC expanded
Aspen Avionics, Inc., manufacturer of the Evolution Flight Display System, has received an amendment to the Transport Canada Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) that grants installation approval of the system in Canada. The amended STC now enables all aircraft on Aspen’s Approved Model List (AML) of more than 700 aircraft to install the Evolution Primary Flight […]