Warren Buffett, Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway on CNBC (Monday, March 9), when asked about President Obama’s stance on business aircraft, said… “Berkshire has been better off by me having a plane available to go and do deals or whatever it may be. A lot of times it doesn’t work out. But net, it’s a plus. […]
CAF F-82 goes back to Air Force museum
The National Museum of the Air Force board of directors has rejected an offer from the Commemorative Air Force to drop its lawsuit concerning the ownership rights of an F-82 in exchange for allowing the airplane to remain on static display at the CAF Airpower Museum in Midland, Texas. In its proposal, the CAF proposed […]
Buying and flying your own airplane
Premier Aircraft Sales, Inc. is teaming up with Air Orlando Aviation to host a one-day “Buying and Flying Your Own Airplane” presentation and open house Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Orlando Executive Airport in Florida. “I get calls from people who are interested in learning to fly, or buying their […]
NationAir appoints sales executives
NationAir Aviation Insurance has appointed three new sales executives. Alison Hunter is sales executive for the Great Lakes region, Brian Lauer is sales executive for the Southeast and Jamie Zigler is sales executive for Missouri and surrounding states. Hunter and Lauer are based at the company’s Chicago headquarters. Zigler is based at NationAir’s Lincoln, Nebraska, […]
Air medical flight teams to converge on Capitol Hill
Dozens of air medical services personnel from across the country will gather in the nation’s capital March 11-13 to draw greater attention to issues affecting the emergency medical transport community. As part of their visit, they will meet with key policy- and lawmakers on Capitol Hill on March 12 to educate them about the need […]
Duncan Aviation has layoffs for first time in its history
Duncan Aviation has been forced to implement a reduction in its nationwide workforce, the first in its 53-year history. The layoffs are “in response to the ailing economy and credit crisis as well as political and media grandstanding against the business aviation industry,” officials said. The layoffs affect nearly every department, impacting 304 positions, including […]
Harty named Raisbeck CFO
Raisbeck Engineering has promoted Pat Harty to Chief Financial Officer. Harty, Raisbeck’s former controller, is now responsible for all financial contracts and expenditures of the Seattle-based company. In addition, he will oversee Raisbeck Engineering’s business activities. Harty has more than 30 years as a CFO, general manager, and practicing CPA. He graduated from Western Washington […]
ASTM guide in works for LSA manufacturers
ASTM International Committee F37 on Light Sport Aircraft is at work on a guide to help LSA manufacturers. ASTM WK22124, Guide for Compliance with Light Sport Airplane Standards, is designed to aid the industry in understanding how to use LSA standards to meet regulatory requirements, according to the FAA‘s Thomas Gunnarson. Current FAA regulations require […]
Massey replaces fleet with Diamonds
Massey University in New Zealand will buy 14 new Diamond aircraft for its School of Aviation, including two twin-engine Diamond Aircraft 42 (DA42, pictured) and 12 DA40 single-engine planes. Massey is New Zealand’s only university with an aviation school. The aircraft will operate from the Milson Flight Systems Centre at Palmerston North Airport. It is […]