West Star Aviation, Inc. has named Vel Kovacevich to its interior modification sales team. He previously worked in contracts at West Star Aviation where he produced interior proposals for all of the company’s facilities. Kovacevich will continue these duties along with his new sales role. West Star Aviation specializes in airframe and engine repair and […]
Engine preheating streamlined
Sporty’s SureStart Electric Pre-Heater weighs just 16 pounds, yet provides 20,000 BTUs of heat, capable of preheating most aircraft engines from 10°F to starting temperature in only 45 minutes, according to Sporty’s officials. The SureStart Electric Pre-Heater plugs into a standard 110v outlet and uses less than 15 amps. Available exclusively from Sporty’s, the SureStart […]
Landmark Aviation completes expansion of White Plains FBO
Landmark Aviation has completed an expansion and renovation project at its FBO at Westchester County Airport (HPN) in White Plains, N.Y. The $5.4 million project included the addition of 8,110 square foot of space, and a renovation of 15,098 square feet of existing space. Some of the additions include an executive conference room, a private […]
Sport Plane Dynamics named Paradise Aircraft dealer
Sport Plane Dynamics, represented by Ed Ricks and Jay Brentlinger, has been named the Arizona dealer of the Paradise Aircraft line of Light Sport Aircraft. The Paradise Aircraft product line, which includes two models, the Paradise P-1 and the P-1 SP with hand controls for disabled pilots, is manufactured in Brazil and assembled in Sebring, […]
FAA certifies Phenom 100
The FAA certified Embraer’s Phenom 100 very light jet on Dec. 12, just three days after it received Brazilian certification. The first one is scheduled for customer delivery within a few days. Embraer, like Cessna, seems to have the certification procedure well in hand, along with the ability to deliver and service its products. Well […]
AeroLEDs introduces SUNSpot
AeroLEDS has introduced the SUNSpot Landing/Recognition Light, which was designed as a “drop in” replacement for existing PAR 36 lighting applications. The lighter weight SUNSpot eliminates radiant heat and projects 2800 lumens, equivalent to two 100-watt halogen lights. It also incorporates built-in circuitry to allow recognition “wig/wag” flashing lights that are used to increase aircraft […]
Add aviation to stimulus package, Congress told
If Congress were to include the aviation sector in its economic stimulus packages, more than 40,000 high-paying jobs would be created, aviation safety would be improved, and there would be positive effects for the environment, according to a coalition of aviation organizations including such strange bedfellows as AOPA and the Air Transport Association. The group […]
NATA’s Coyne asks Senate to oppose automobile bailout
National Air Transportation Association (NATA) President James K. Coyne sent a letter to members of the Senate, Dec. 11, encouraging opposition to House bill 7321, which authorizes financial assistance to automobile manufacturers. The Senate plans to consider the bill immediately. Within the House legislation is a provision that would prohibit the major automobile manufacturers from […]
OurPlane makes offer for DayJet Eclipse 500s
OurPlane, a London, Ontario-based fractional aircraft provider, has made a bid to buy the 28 Eclipse 500s formerly operated by DayJet according to Aviation International News. Read the complete story from AIN.