KT Budde-Jones and Syd Jones have returned to Kissimmee, Florida, after four years in Hawaii helping open and establish the new Pacific Aviation Museum-Pearl Harbor. KT has joined the Kissimmee Air Museum and Warbird Adventures as public relations director, while Syd will assist the WWII Fighter Aircraft Foundation with the restoration of its FW 190 […]
Flight tests continue for Sikorsky’s X2 TECHNOLOGY
Sikorsky’s X2 TECHNOLOGY demonstrator recently achieved another milestone with the completion of two test flights that included full engagement of the distinctive propeller for the first time. In one hour of testing conducted in two flights, the aircraft flew at speeds reaching 52 knots in one test and 42 knots with the propeller providing forward […]
FAA’s virtualized flight-plan system takes off
The FAA is finally bringing its Cold War-era mainframe IT systems into the 21st century, recently upgrading its legacy flight-plan filing system to a new open-systems server and storage infrastructure supplied by Stratus Technologies, according to a story at eweek.com
Western Aircraft opens interior shop
Western Aircraft at Boise Airport (BOI) has opened its new interior shop. The Interior Re-Completion Center focuses on major interior refurbishments for large business jets and turboprop aircraft. “We do everything from interior design and sales, from cabinetry to soft goods,” said Vice President of FBO Services Ken Hawk. For more information: www.westair.com
Bizjet market faces slow recovery
The business jet market, which soared in recent years as U.S. companies posted record profits and new foreign buyers raised demand, is now facing a hard landing. That’s the news from Karen Jacobs, writing for Reuters, who details bizav’s woes, including the fact that the members of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association have laid off […]
Wicks Aircraft slates Poly-Fiber workshop
Wicks Aircraft will host a weekend seminar on the basics of fabric covering Sept. 26-27 at the Wicks facility in Highland, Ill., just outside St. Louis. Jon Goldenbaum, president of Poly-Fiber Aircraft Coatings, will run the hands-on seminar. Working from a syllabus that has been refined over the past 15 years, he will demonstrate preparation, […]
AIRSHO 2009 drops ticket prices
In response to the difficult economy, the 2009 Commemorative Air Force (CAF) AIRSHO takes a step back in time with ticket pricing at just $15 for adults and $5 for children ages 6 to 12 (when purchased in advance). The Best Warbird Show in America will hit the skies Oct. 10-11 above Midland International Airport […]
PlaneFinder 2.0 released
Dan Johnson, a Light Sport Aircraft expert and a columnist for General Aviation News, has released PlaneFinder 2.0 at ByDanJohnson.com. PlaneFinder 2.0 helps pilots or prospective pilots interested in LSA determine which LSA is best for them. The free service uses 24 criteria to make these determinations, although it not necessary to reflect your preference […]
The Biggest Little Airshow slated
The Biggest Little Airshow is slated for Aug. 8-9 at the Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The airshow will feature the motorized-flyable models of military aircraft dating from World War II to the present, along with period military vehicles courtesy of the Hawaii Historic Arms Association and the Hawaii Military Vehicle Preservation Association. […]