An editorial in The Wichita Eagle notes that President Obama and Congress need to stop bad-mouthing business jets. “They’ve done too much damage already,” the editorial states. The Wichita City Council approved a resolution this week recognizing how business jets can be essential tools for successful companies. It also resolved to invite Obama to visit […]
Government hypocrisy regarding BizAv
Judicial Watch has uncovered, and posted it its website, large volumes of email documenting Congressional requests for military airlifts. The March 10, 2009 story highlights some of the more brazen communications from Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s office and assistant’s to Department of Defense (DOD) staff. During another email exchange DOD staff advised Kay […]
New CFI group takes off
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) held its inaugural meeting during the Women in Aviation International conference last month in Atlanta. The new organization was formed to represent the nation’s professional aviation educators, according to spokesman Doug Stewart. “Securing non profit (501c3) status for SAFE is the next big step in our efforts […]
Citations gain international certifications
Cessna Aircraft Co. has gained several international certifications for various Citation models. The Citation Mustang gained certification this month in China and the Isle of Mann (UK). The Citation XLS+ gained European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification, while the Citation X gained certification in Nigeria. For more information: Cessna.com.
Silent wings land at Museum of Flight
The world of quiet flight will be celebrated at the annual Soaring Expo, March 21-22, at Seattle’s Museum of Flight. Full-size and radio-controlled gliders will be on display, while lectures, movies and presentations will be offered all weekend. Representatives of local soaring and RC glider clubs will be on-hand to answer questions. The Expo is […]
Hawker Beechcraft appoints Petkus vp of engineering
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) has appointed Edward Petkus vice president, product development and engineering. Petkus, who has served as acting vice president, engineering, since December, joined the company in 2007 after 16 years at Boeing. He has a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Michigan and a master’s in aeronautical engineering from […]
No ‘silver bullet’
The National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA) recently held an industry-wide forum focusing on “Challenges and Opportunities Ahead: The Aircraft Sales Industry in the Next Six Months.” The forum, which took place in Dallas Feb. 25-26, gathered more than 200 brokers, dealers and finance officers in the resale market. Participants discussed the financial markets’ impact on […]
Sporty’s launches ‘Fly-Thru Service’
Sporty’s Fly-Thru Service makes it possible for customers to fly to Sporty’s Pilot Shop at Ohio’s Clermont County Airport (I69) just east of Cincinnati and pick up their orders in person 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Orders placed via the telephone or online before 6 p.m. Monday through Friday can be picked […]
FAA grants additional STC for ALERTS
Appareo Systems, LLC has received an additional Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the ALERTS Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) system. The FAA has granted the STC for Eurocopter AS350 and EC130 helicopters. Earlier STCs were granted for Bell 206 and 407 aircraft. ALERTS – Aircraft Logging and Event Recording for Training and Safety – is […]