November began on a sour note for pilots at Potomac Airfield (VKX). The Transportation Security Administration issued a letter informing the airport that its security program has been suspended. Simply stated, the airport is closed. The Maryland airport had been notified recently – and repeatedly, according to Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta – about its […]
RAM Aircraft breathes new life into old engines
You’ve just spent big money getting the exterior and interior of your airplane restored, now how about finishing the job and renovating what’s under the cowl? RAM Aircraft in Waco, Texas, can help you do the job. The company has more than 25 years in the engine remanufacturing business. It specializes in providing horsepower upgrades […]
Wolf Aviation Fund grants available
The Wolf Aviation Fund, which has supported more than 100 projects in the last few years promoting general aviation, is seeking new proposals. Deadline is Dec. 15. Last year, more than 30 projects received funding, ranging from educational and airport promotion projects to programs that help disabled people get involved in flying, development of a […]
Make you voice heard
The Washington, D.C., ADIZ costs the 10 airports within it more than $43 million a year. That’s how much those airports lose each year in wages, revenue, taxes and local spending because of the Air Defense Identification Zone, according to a new study from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. “The study shows that those most […]
Superior doubles engine build school classes
Superior Air Parts, Inc., is doubling the number of class offerings for its popular XP-360 Engine Build School. “Customers were signing up for the school a year in advance,” noted Evan Yearsley, lead build school instructor and engine production manager. “We felt that was too inconvenient for our customers, so the decision was made to […]
CAN records 253 patient flights in October
Corporate Angel Network, which provides free air transportation for cancer patients traveling to treatment by using empty seats on corporate and fractional aircraft, arranged a record-breaking 253 patient flights in October. The previous monthly record of 244 flights was set in 2004. Founded 25 years ago, the charity has arranged more than 22,00 flights and […]
Balloon museum opens in Albuquerque
Albuquerque is known for its balloon festival, so what better place to locate a museum dedicated to lighter than air technology? The Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, which opened Oct. 1, showcases the history, science and art of ballooning. Exhibits include photographs, newspaper clippings and models, including a 1:15 scale of the Graf Zeppelin. 505-768-6020
Avidyne and Ryan merge
Avidyne Corp. and Ryan International Corp. have merged. Ryan’s active traffic display and alerting technologies will be added to Avidyne’s product lines. Avidyne will maintain Ryan’s Columbus, Ohio, headquarters as the Safety Systems Group.
Kelly Aerospace buys Northcoast Technologies
Kelly Aerospace has bought Northcoast Technologies, developer of a thin film hot wing system and an all-electric aircraft air conditioning system. Northcoast becomes Kelly Aerospace Thermal Systems. Bob Rutherford, a Northcoast founder, is the new firm’s vice president and general manager. Northcoast’s Thermawing system is certified for Columbia 350s and 400s, but has applications for […]