Executive Beechcraft at New Century AirCenter (KIXD) at Olathe, Kansas, will be host to the ongoing Parade of Planes event in the Midwest May 14 to 16. “Finding the right location is one of our biggest challenges,” stated Randy S. Bolinger of AMPT Associates, organizers of the events. “Our mission is to make it convenient […]
AOPA to promote aviation as key economic sector
“General aviation – everything except airlines and military – is a tremendous economic engine that creates $150 billion in economic activity each year, but it is under threat because so many people do not understand its true value,” said Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association President Craig Fuller on April 15. To increase that understanding, and […]
TSA names new head of Strategic Communications
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) appointed Kristin Lee as its Assistant Administrator for the Office of Strategic Communications and Public Affairs, where she will oversee all external and various internal communications initiatives, according to an April 15 news release. Lee will work directly with high-level officials within TSA and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) […]
Connecticut recognizes GA’s economic value
When the Connecticut state legislature recently looked at slashing tax exemptions to pull in extra cash to meet a budget shortfall, it put all of its current exemptions on the table including one for general aviation parts and maintenance, so AOPA and local aviation groups met with the legislators to explain how the exemption brought […]
Aviation Websites worth visiting
If you like looking at photographs relating to aviation, whether historic or up-to-the-minute, if you enjoy aviation art or like to read aviation stories, there’s an Internet Web site the editor of GeneralAviationNews.com thinks you’ll enjoy. The site, http://www.webring.com/hub?ring=aero, leads to other sites featuring aviation museums, aviation clubs, aviation photographs, aviation art, aviation stories and […]
An aviation program for University of North Texas
A proposed University of North Texas aviation logistics program has been presented to the university’s Provost and is awaiting approval. If approved, it will be the first four-year aviation degree at any public school in Texas, said Terry Pohlen, director of the Center for Logistics Education and Research. The program would focus on the logistics […]
NTSB asks FAA to ground Zodiac CH-601XLs
The National Transportation Safety Board issued an urgent safety recommendation on April 14, asking the Federal Aviation Administration to prohibit further flight of a Zodiac Special Light Sport Aircraft which has been involved in six in-flight structural breakups since 2006. The recommendation applies to the Zodiac CH-601XL, a low-wing, fixed-gear, single- engine, two-seat general aviation […]
Jet University slates ‘Learn To Fly’ open house
Jet University will host a Learn to Fly open house at its Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport campus Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19. Pilots and anyone who has ever dreamed of becoming a pilot are invited to spend the day and learn more about flying in the 21st century from Jet University’s team of […]
AviPro names new sales manager
AviPro Aircraft Ltd. has retained Keith Vasey as sales manager for the Bearhawk four-place, utiltity aircraft Quick Build kit. He also will be handling wing sales for the two-place tandem Patrol. Vasey’s background includes extensive aircraft sales experience with Mooney, Elliott Aviation and Galvin Flying Service over the last 10 years. For more information: 877-528-4776 […]