Durrell Unger “Dee” Howard, 88, a determined and talented pioneer in the post-World War II development of business aviation, died February 12 at San Antonio. An Air Force mechanic during World War II, Howard became an airline mechanic after the war, then started his own company, Howard Aero, in San Antonio in 1947. At first, […]
‘Stop LASP’ turns to Facebook
A Facebook group called “Business Aircraft Owners and Pilots Against the LASP” has been formed to help fight the TSA’s proposed Large Aircraft Security Program (LASP), which would affect general aviation aircraft weighing more than 12,500 pounds. More than 100 members had joined the group at press time. The group’s landing page contains resources about […]
GA manufacturers to hold expos in Southeast states
The 2009 Aircraft Expo Series is a chance for serious aircraft shoppers to compare all the leading models at an airport close to their home. A group of leading general aviation aircraft manufacturers and dealers said on Feb. 17 that they are launching a series of events to provide aircraft buyers the chance to see […]
GAMA and NBAA launch bizav advocacy campaign
Looking to reinforce the value of business aviation to American workers, policymakers, companies and communities across the U.S., the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) unveiled a comprehensive new advocacy campaign on Feb. 17. It has a catchy and familiar-sounding name: “No Plane No Gain.” “The contributions of business aviation […]
GA shipments down for first time in five years
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) said on Feb. 17 that year-end worldwide shipments of general aviation airplanes decreased in 2008 for the first time in five years. Speaking at GAMA’s Annual Industry Review and Market Outlook Briefing, GAMA Chairman, Mark Van Tine, president and CEO of Jeppesen, reported that despite a positive year for […]
Classic Fighters of America to hold formation clinic
Classic Fighters of America are planning to hold a Formation Clinic in California, March 20 to 22. In addition to fighters of all kinds, T-6s, Yaks and T-28s have been invited, according to Julie Clevenger of CFA, which will be the event’s host and sponsor. Briefings, ground school, luncheons and parties will take place in […]
Museum endowment created
An endowment has been created for the Air Power Museum in Blakesburg, Iowa. “The establishment of this endowment is a key element in our plans for the future of the APM,” said Brent Taylor, treasurer of the Air Power Museum and executive director of the Antique Airplane Association. “Last spring the APM board of directors […]
Landsberg named ASF president
AOPA Air Safety Foundation Executive Director Bruce Landsberg was named president of the foundation. “During his time at the Air Safety Foundation, Bruce has shown tremendous capability to develop industry-leading safety training programs and to raise the money necessary to provide those programs free of charge to all pilots,” said Craig Fuller, AOPA president. “His […]
Texas Sport delivers first kit to international customer
Texas Sport Aircraft Co. recently completed its first international customer delivery of a Texas Sport aircraft kit. The Texas Sport kit is an amateur-built aircraft based on the widely recognized Cub aircraft. The kit was delivered to Luiz Claudio Gonçalves, general manager of Flyer Indústria Aeronáutica Ltda., an experienced amateur aircraft builder in Sao Paolo, […]