The aircraft industry in Alabama is a bright spot in a down economy, offering good-paying jobs, according to a report in the Dothan Eagle by Jim Cook, who noted that Enterprise-Ozark Community College’s aviation campus is leading the way in helping this industry continue to grow by providing a well-trained work force. Read the full […]
CAP cadets to compete
Approximately 150 teens involved in the Civil Air Patrol’s cadet program will compete in a test of mettle and precision during the 2009 National Cadet Competition, which will be held July 9-13 at Linfield College and Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville, Ore. Cadets earn the right to attend the national competition by winning […]
New life for Penn Valley Airport
When Heritage Aviation took over the FBO at the Penn Valley Airport in Selinsgrove, Pa., the airport was more than $650,000 in debt and on the verge of closing. In just six months, the new FBO has turned things around the airport, according to a report by Ian J. Twombly at AOPA.org. Read the story […]
Cessna 337 takes off and lands — without a pilot
Aurora Flight Sciences has successfully demonstrated fully autonomous takeoffs and landings on a general aviation aircraft. Tests have been underway since March using a company-owned Cessna 337 configured as an “optionally piloted” aircraft testbed known as “Chiron.” The flights were conducted under the FAA Experimental category and took place near Aurora’s headquarters in Manassas, Va. […]
Caring for Troops
Leading Edge Aviation (LEA), a Bend, Ore.-based helicopter company, has partnered with radio station KBND to support Caring For Troops. Leading Edge Aviation will take the public up in a helicopter to fly along with Chris Jordan as he reports on traffic weekday mornings for KBND. The “Traffic for Troops” flight costs $99, and Leading […]
ISM manager earns accreditation
George M. Stokus, airfield manager at Florida’s Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM), has been awarded the distinction of Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). Stokus had to successfully complete three phases of the accreditation process: Pass a 180-item, multiple-choice examination; fulfill a writing requirement; and demonstrate, in an interview by […]
A new way for pilots to gather
The newly-named SocialAviation.com provides a gathering place for both amateur and experienced pilots. The website, formerly known as FlyboyLounge.com, acts as an avenue for pilots to communicate with each other and share experiences. Paralleling other networking websites such as Facebook, the revamped SocialAviation.com isdesigned specifically for aviators. “Today, sharing experiences or asking questions to other […]
Advanced Reporting Solution introduced
MTI Business Solutions has introduced Advanced Reporting Solution (ARS), a training tracking system designed to meet the tracking and reporting requirements of aircraft repair stations and aircraft maintenance facilities. ARS can be customized for station and carrier-specific requirements, making it possible to keep up with FAA and vendor training requirements, make staffing decisions, and identify […]
FlyContract.com launches
A website, FlyContract.com, has launched to help corporate pilots find employment. FlyContract.com is as a directory of pilots that employers can search free of charge. Pilot profiles include information such as flight hours, training, daily fee, resume, and a three-month calendar of each pilot’s availability. More than 1,000 pilots are listed in the directory, according […]