SAE Institute‘s Aviation Maintenance Fundamentals (AMF) Certification Preparation and Technical Refresher Training Course has been approved by the FAA for inspection authorization renewal and FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician Awards credit. The course is part of the SAE Institute/Professional Aviation Maintenance Association‘s (PAMA) certifications program. It can be tailored to provide up to 24 hours of […]
Test prep software at Aircraft Spruce
Powerful Learning software is now available at Aircraft Spruce. The software has all of the tools you will need for your private pilot flight test and FAA knowledge test (airplane only). according to Aircraft Spruce officials. The software includes an integrated aviation library that can be updated online. Multiple versions are available, including Private Pilot, […]
Hawker Beechcraft donates $50,000 to Wichita Children’s Home
Hawker Beechcraft donated $50,000 to the Wichita Children’s Home during a special ceremony held on Dec. 17. Hawker Chairman and CEO Jim Schuster presented the check to Sarah Robinson, Executive Director of the Wichita Children’s Home, continuing a tradition of corporate giving during the Christmas season. The company and its employees have donated nearly $500,000 […]
FAA makes Special Flight Rules around Washington permanent
Airspace restrictions and procedures implemented around Washington, D.C., after the 9/11 terrorist attacks now are permanent, under a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on Dec. 15. The FAA justified the permanent Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) – now re-named Special Flight Rules – as necessary “in order to make the region safer […]
Eclipse granted Chapter 11 protection
A federal bankruptcy judge in Delaware approved Eclipse Aviation’s plea for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Dec. 15, according to Albuquerque television station KRQE. That protection could help to save the Albuquerque jet builder and its 945 employees, but the company’s future remains uncertain, the station reported. Eclipse now has to find a buyer and […]
Flying to inauguration? NBAA says plan now
The National Business Aviation Association is urging operators planning to be in the Washington, D.C. area during President-elect Obama’s inauguration to start planning now and stay up-to-date on any new rules that may apply. According to the association, one or more TFRs will be issued, restricting general aviation aircraft operations in the area surrounding Washington. […]
Two buyers reportedly interested in Grob
The AINalerts newsletter reported on Dec. 17 that two companies have expressed interest in taking over German aircraft manufacturer Grob. Grob Aerospace insolvency administrator Dr. Michael Jaffé reportedly made the announcement. The two interested parties are “little known H3 Aerospace from Munich, headed by Johann Heitzmann; and Chinese manufacturer Guizhou Aviation Industry Corporation (GAIC), part […]
Warbird Beer Show defends business aviation
As corporate flight departments shake their heads over the furor created by U.S. auto executives flying in corporate jets to Washington, D.C., support for business aviation came this week from an unusual source: The Warbird Beer Show. Internet radio talk show hosts Dave Holmes and Greg Muir usually get more kudos for their banter than […]
International Jet adds King Air to fleet
International Jet Aviation Services, Inc. based at Denver’s Centennial Airport (APA), has added a King Air C90 to its all turbine-powered fleet. The six-passenger turbo-prop features new paint and recently refurbished interior with club seating. The aircraft has numerous upgrades, including a Raisbeck EPIC package, company officials said. For more information: 800-858-5891 or InternationalJet.com.