I received an e-mail from a gentleman who is a “small investor” in Swift Fuels, a group associated with Purdue University working to produce an unleaded, high-octane aviation fuel that can be made from almost any sugar-containing plant matter. He asked that I update people on Swift’s progress, as well as took me to task […]
FAA’s new administrator takes office
WASHINGTON, D.C. — For the first time in nearly two years, the FAA has a permanently-appointed administrator — J. Randolph “Randy” Babbitt. His tenure is five years, giving the FAA some stability for planning, budgeting and organization. Babbitt, who comes to office as the FAA faces a number of difficult issues, has been urged by […]
The ABCs of protecting GA
When Doug Macnair is watching an air show at AirVenture, it’s all just part of the job. That’s because Macnair, vice president of government relations for the Experimental Aircraft Association, is watching that air show with several elected officials or senior level FAA officials. Each year, EAA brings members of the House of Representatives and […]
‘Bockscar’ co-pilot dies
C. Donald Albury, co-pilot of the B-29 that dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki in 1945, bringing about the surrender of Japan and ending World War II, died May 23 at a hospital in Orlando, Florida. He was 88 and had congestive heart failure. Albury was co-pilot of the B-29 Superfortress named “Bockscar” by pilot […]
Banyan’s Campion inducted into FATA Hall of Fame
Don Campion, president of Banyan Air Service, is the 2009 inductee for the Florida Aviation Trades Association (FATA) Entrepreneurial Excellence Hall of Fame. This award was established in 2006 to honor those who have made significant contributions to the business aviation industry in Florida. On May 20, a bronze plaque of Campion was hung in […]
Chicago law firm adds aviation attorney
Robert McKenzie has joined the Chicago law firm of Arnstein & Lehr as an associate in the bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, business organizations and transactions and litigation practice groups in the Chicago office. He will concentrate his practice on business, creditor’s rights, litigation and aviation. McKenzie comes to the firm from Lavelle Law, Ltd., where […]
Delta Connection Academy flight instructor takes top honors
More than 80 universities with aviation programs participated in the National Intercollegiate Flying Association’s (NIFA) Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON) held at Parks College of St. Louis University, Cahokia, Ill., May 17-23. Delta Connection Academy’s Brent Knoblauch ranked 1st place both in the CFI and Ground Trainer events. Knoblauch is currently a Delta Connection […]
Just Flight releases Air Hauler for Microsoft Flight Simulator X
Just Flight has released Air Hauler is in traditional boxed format. Following the earlier release, the boxed (CD-ROM) version of Air Hauler is available to buy now, priced at $34.95. This boxed version includes a full printed manual of almost 100 pages, which should help with successful flying and the development of an all-conquering air […]
Rolls-Royce expands on-wing care services
Rolls-Royce recently opened its new North American headquarters for On-Wing Care. The latest facility to open in the global Rolls-Royce network of aero repair and overhaul service centers is located at the Indianapolis International Airport. The state-of-the-art $1 million facility is the sixth Rolls-Royce facility to be opened in Indianapolis. The 14,000-square-foot hangar and 11,000-square-foot […]