A pair of vintage World War II aircraft restored to star in an HBO film, “Candybomber,” are for sale. Hollywoodparts.com, a production asset management and movie prop broker, has been selected to find a home for the two Douglas DC-4 Skymasters, which were brought up to mechanical specifications to make the journey from the U.S. […]
ASTM begins work on new avgas specification
On Oct. 2 the ASTM announced the start of a new avgas specification for a “binary unleaded aviation fuel”: “1.1 This specification covers formulating specifications for purchases of a binary unleaded aviation fuel under contract and is intended primarily for use by purchasing agencies for testing purposes. 1.2 This specification defines a specific type of […]
LSA market shares stable
SPLOG By DAN JOHNSON As the challenging year for aircraft sales grinds on, Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) continue to hold their own. In tough times, when cash is tight, small enterprises may fare better than large companies. Their low expense structures, modestly compensated managers and employees, and lean manufacturing — as allowed by industry-standards certification […]
Amelia’s plane
Joe Shepherd’s Lockheed 12A Electra Junior has been a star among aviation buffs for years, but now the gleaming 73-year-old beauty is gaining fame in the new movie “Amelia,” according to a story in the Fayette Daily News in Fayetteville, Ga. In her story, Martha Barksdale details Shepherd’s work on the movie, as well as […]
Aviation training pioneer Paul Sanderson dies
Aviation training pioneer Paul Sanderson died Oct. 23 of natural causes at age 86. He was the founder of Sanderson Films, a Jeppesen heritage company, and father of modern multimedia flight training programs. “We have lost a visionary, a pioneer and a dear friend to aviation,” said Mark Van Tine, Jeppesen president and chief executive […]
San Diego museum selects Class of 2009
The San Diego Air & Space Museum will honor national and international air and space legends at its 46th Hall of Fame Induction and Gala Nov. 21. Each honoree was selected for their historic contributions to aviation, space, or aviation technology, according to museum officials. The Class of 2009 includes: Sally Ride, first woman in […]
Gulf Coast states create Aerospace Alliance
A new alliance between four states — Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana — has been formed to attract aviation and aerospace jobs to the region. The Aerospace Alliance establishes each state’s Gulf Coast region as part of a “world class aerospace and aviation corridor,” according to lawmakers. “The formation of this alliance demonstrates a growing […]
Texas university launches aviation program
Next year, the University of North Texas will become the first Texas public college or university to offer a bachelor of science in aviation logistics. The program, which will be offered by the UNT College of Business, will begin accepting students next fall. UNT’s program will give students the education and the experience needed to […]
Mid-Continent partners with AeroMech on new emergency power supply
Mid-Continent Instruments is partnering with AeroMech Inc. in the certification of the new MD835 Emergency Power Supply. This teams Mid-Continent’s lithium battery with AeroMech’s expertise in the development of avionics STCs, including a number of complex RVSM certifications for fixed-wing aircraft, according to Mid-Continent Instruments officials. “The MD835 features Lithium Nanophosphate technology, something never-before used […]