Viking Air Limited of Victoria, BC, Canada, has tapped R.W. Martin Inc. of Murrieta, California, as the second factory endorsed service center for the Twin Otter and Dash 7 aircraft. This agreement authorizes R.W. Martin Inc. to provide OEM-backed support services for the Twin Otter program, including maintenance, warranty work, and Viking-recognized modifications. R.W. Martin […]
New historical fiction chronicles the adventures of a World War II pilot
In his new book, “The Vaulted Sky,” published by iUniverse, R.P. Moffa tells the tale of a young Italian-American from New York City who risked it all to pursue his love of flying to protect his country. Patrick Montalto’s fascination with flying began when his father and a friend chipped in for an airplane ride […]
SkyBuyHigh launches
SkyBuyHigh, an electronic boutique service available mid-flight, has launched its e-boutique service on-board private and charter aircraft and for use in FBOs, creating a new stream of revenue for the aviation industry. Charter operators and brokers earn commissions from items purchased on SkyBuyHigh systems placed on their aircraft, and FBOs earn revenue by offering the […]
Skydive pilot comes up short
This November 2007 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 TP206. Location: Boulder, Colo. Injuries: 1 Minor. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The aircraft was being used for skydiving operations. The pilot […]
Cessna extends ‘deal of the decade’
Officials at Cessna Aircraft Co. report an increase in piston aircraft sales over the past two months, thanks in part to sales programs and tax incentives set to expire at the end of the year. “Retail sales across our piston aircraft product line have been measurably stronger in September and October versus earlier this year […]
Group asks for new tower for Teterboro
The Teterboro Airport Industry Working Group has asked FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt to increase the priority for construction of a new Air Traffic Control Tower at Teterboro Airport (TEB) in New Jersey. The current control tower at TEB was built in the early 1970s as a temporary facility and does not provide controllers an unobstructed […]
LSA AOPA 2010 sweepstakes plane
Opening day of AOPA Aviation Summit in Tampa, Fla., kicked off with the unveiling of the association’s 2010 sweepstakes aircraft: A new Remos GX Light Sport Aircraft (LSA). AOPA President Craig Fuller (pictured left), Remos Managing Director Corvin Huber, and Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association President (and GAN columnist) Dan Johnson were on hand as the […]
FAA denies curfew at Bob Hope Airport
The FAA has denied a request to institute a night-time curfew at Bob Hope Airport (BUR) in Burbank, Calif. The airport is owned by the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority, which proposed a curfew from 10 p.m. to 6:59 a.m. The FAA denied the request in part because the curfew would restrict commerce and worsen air traffic […]
Piper president resigns, CEO assumes duties
Piper Aircraft Chief Executive Kevin Gould will assume the company’s presidency effective Dec. 1. Gould will add the president’s title and responsibilities to his current position as CEO upon Piper President John D. Becker’s resignation, also effective Dec. 1. Becker is leaving Piper to pursue other career goals. “The expansion of Kevin’s responsibilities and the […]