West Star Aviation, Inc. has added 96-month detailed inspections and 120-month restorations for Challenger landing gear at its Grand Junction, Colo., accessory shop. Company officials note that while a customer’s Challenger is at the facility for its landing gear inspection, it can simultaneously perform airframe inspection and additional maintenance due, as well as providing avionics, […]
MAF takes delivery of its first Kodiak
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) recently took delivery of its first Kodiak 100, the first of the next-generation bush planes to be produced under an arrangement between the ministry and the manufacturer, Quest Aircraft Co. of Sandpoint, Idaho. MAF is a faith-based, nonprofit ministry that serves missions and isolated people around the world with aviation, communications […]
Easter Bunny arrives via helicopter
The Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville, Ore., hosts its sixth annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza Saturday, April 4. The event will include the arrival of the Easter Bunny via helicopter, an Easter egg hunt, petting zoo and children’s Easter crafts. Children, ages 10 and under, need to arrive with their Easter basket at 9:30 a.m. […]
Fuel mismanagement leads to off-airport landing
The pilot’s improper fuel management during the landing approach, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and a forced off-airport landing.
Alliance for Aviation Across America hits JetBlue ads
The Alliance for Aviation Across America launched a print ad on March 20, responding to JetBlue advertisements that ridicule business executives who use business aviation. The Alliance ads point out that JetBlue can’t serve business leaders and rural America when it doesn’t operate in most of America, contradicting the airline’s contention that traveling on JetBlue […]
Register for ‘Day on the Hill’
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA)’s 13th annual Day on the Hill is slated for May 13. Each year, the association coordinates more than 200 visits for those in the GA community to meet with their members of Congress and staff to address critical issues confronting America’s aviation businesses. “This year’s Day on the Hill […]
Whitman to chair Greater Washington Aviation Open
Bruce Whitman, President and CEO of FlightSafety International, has been named honorary chairman of the 21st Annual Greater Washington Aviation Open (GWAO), scheduled for May 4 at the Lansdowne Resort near Washington, D.C. GWAO raises funds for the Corporate Angel Network (CAN) through sponsorships, tournaments fees, and a live auction that includes airline tickets to […]
Airport Support Network reaches milestone
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association‘s Airport Support Network (ASN) recently passed the 2,000 volunteer mark, the organization said on March 20. “The volunteers are AOPA’s eyes and ears at America’s community airports, helping the Frederick, Md.-based national organization stay informed about local airport issues,” said AOPA President Craig L. Fuller. The 2,000th volunteer is […]
Mojave Air and Space Port: A bright spot in a gloomy economy
Super-secret aircraft. Mysterious, unannounced test flights. “Black hangars” where few are granted entry. That’s the attraction and mystique of Mojave Air and Space Port, home to the world’s most eclectic collection of experimental aircraft, cowboy aviators and rebel engineers ever assembled by private enterprise. Read the full story at: www.bakersfield.com/102/story/715963.html