Bahr Aero Aviation Consulting Services has expanded into a new office in the Aerodyne building on the Renton Municipal Airport (RNT) in Washington state. Bahr Aero specializes in aircraft sales, NAAA certified aircraft appraisals, aircraft management and pilot services. Owner Fred Bahr reports aircraft sales are up almost 50% over the past two years since […]
Just Flight joins aviation aristocracy
Flight simulation specialist Just Flight has released its the latest GA aircraft from its in-house development team: The Beechcraft Duchess 76, a twin-engine training and touring aircraft that is popular around the world. This model – for Flight Simulator X and FS2004 – comes with five variants, each featuring an authentic avionics suite and accurate […]
‘Of Dreams and Coveralls’ published
A dream born in the mind of a 5-year-old boy in Oakland, Calif., who sees an airplane and imagines adventures of those who fly it is the basis of a new book, “Of Dreams and Coveralls,” by James Garland Powell. Published by iUniverse, the memoir chronicles the life and challenges of the former Air Force […]
M7 teams with Essential Turbines
M7 Aerospace has launched a program to support Rolls-Royce/ Allison 250-series engine operators by teaming with Essential Turbines, Inc. of Dorval, Quebec, Canada. M7 will market Essential Turbines’ overhaul services for Rolls-Royce/Allison 250-series engines to customers in the United States, as well as Central and South America. M7 will also market Essential Turbines’ overhaul services […]
Engine loses power on takeoff
An inadvertent stall during takeoff/initial climb. Contributing factors in this accident were a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Bowen new COO at Lancair Int’l
Thomas A. Bowen has joined Lancair International‘s management team as Chief Operating Officer. Effective July 20, 2009, Tom will be reporting to Joseph Bartels, President and CEO of Lancair. Mr. Bowen will manage company operations including identifying future product opportunities, product positioning, and growing the company. With a proven track record of both technical and […]
Stratos Aircraft to offer refundable deposits
Stratos Aircraft is now accepting deposits for the Stratos 714 Very Light Personal Jet. Stratos is also launching the Assurance Deposit Program as an incentive to attract early buyers who want to reserve their purchase position. This program assures buyers that their deposits will be held in escrow, and can be refunded at any time. […]
WACO expands sales network
WACO Classic Aircraft Corp. of Battle Creek, Michigan, has partnered with Propel Aviation Sales, LLC and Tropical Aviation Distributors/Africair, Inc. to sell its 1930s-era classic biplanes, including the WACO YMF-5C Super. Propel Aviation Sales will be representing WACO Classic in the eastern part of the United States, while Tropical Aviation Distributors will represent the company […]
Legend Cub financing now available
New aircraft financing is available from AirFleet Capital for the Legend Cub. The LSA is manufactured by American Legend Aircraft Co. With AirFleet Capital financing, customers can fly away in a new Legend Cub for around $689 per month, American Legend officials said. Terms of financing require a minimum of 15% down. Fixed rate financing […]