How carefully did you read your hangar lease before you signed it? Does it stipulate what can and cannot be stored in the hangar? Does it allow the airport owner and the FAA to inspect your hangar at any time, no notice necessary? Officials at Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) in Vernal, Utah, claim that is […]
New Jersey airport sold to make way for ball fi elds. Massive tax increase forces long-time owners to sell
William and Jean Weasener of Pennington, N.J., have spent the better part of their lives operating Twin Pine Airport (N75), but a massive increase in property taxes is forcing them to sell the privately owned, public use airport. “The township did another tax assessment and increased the property taxes from $14,000 to $55,000,” said William […]
Boom times. Kentucky opens three new GA airports, with another set for next month
GA is booming in the Bluegrass State. According to Steve Parker, Deputy Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Aviation, state officials are in the midst of a push to enhance existing GA airports and add to the number of GA airports in the state. “Kentucky has been a little behind in the number of general […]
Cessna SkyCatcher to be built in China
You can add the Cessna SkyCatcher to the list of Light Sport Aircraft manufactured outside the United States. On Nov. 28 Cessna Aircraft Co. announced it is partnering with Shenyang Aircraft Corp. (SAC) to build the SkyCatcher. SAC is a subsidiary of China Aviation Industry Corp., which is a government-owned consortium of aircraft manufacturers. “The […]
Cessna wins Columbia auction
It’s official. Cessna Aircraft Co. placed the winning bid for the assets of Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing Corp. Cessna’s bid of $26.4 million edged out New York-based Park Electrochemical Corp. Columbia, a Bend, Ore.-based company that manufactures high-performance single engine composite aircraft, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Portland, Ore., Sept. […]
Museum of Flight opens downtown Seattle store
Heading to Seattle this holiday season? You can now buy aviation-related gifts downtown, courtesy of the Museum of Flight’s Holiday Gallery and Gift Store at City Centre Mall. The store offers gift items such as books, toys, calendars and artwork. It also features selected photographs from the museum’s collection, including images from the Golden Age […]
Can eBay help kids get into aviation? Build A Plane bets on it
Build A Plane, a non-profit organization that helps teach science, technology, engineering and math to young people by having them build or restore real airplanes, is tapping into the popularity of the online auction site eBay. Starting late last month, the organization began auctioning off a wide variety of one-of-a-kind items, from aviation collectibles and […]
The ultimate ‘Gift of Flight’? Eight classic jet fighters and trainers for sale
A British auction company is offering what may be the ultimate gift to a pilot. Eight de Havilland Vampire and Venom military jets are being offered “by tender,” as the British say, which means make offers. The two Vampire trainers, a Vampire fighter and five Venom fighter-bombers can be bought individually or as a collection, […]
Want to make a living flying and help people at the same time? Air Serv International puts out call for pilots
Air Serv International puts out call for pilots Air Serv International is looking for a few good pilots. The not-for-profit humanitarian aviation organization currently has overseas openings for experienced pilots. Be it war, floods, famine, epidemics or any other humanitarian crisis, an Air Serv plane is usually there providing vital support to relief operations. From […]