The Essco Aircraft Co. is doing its part to help the Yankee Air Museum at Willow Run Airport near Detroit. In October the museum lost nearly everything in a devastating fire. Fast-thinking volunteers kept the museum’s three airworthy World War II era aircraft, a B-17, a B-25 and a DC-3, safe from the flames. However, […]
Aviation pioneer Joe Funk dies at 94
In a simpler time, when a young man could bring dreams to life with imagination, drive and a little cash, twin brothers Joe and Howard Funk dreamed of flying. They realized those dreams in a succession of gliders and powered aircraft that many now consider classics. Joseph B. Funk died peacefully early in the morning […]
Design law led to Genesis crash
A NASA investigative board has found that an “elementary design flaw” is the most likely reason for the loss of the Genesis, which smashed into the Utah desert Sept. 8. Four switches, intended to signal the capsule to open its parachutes, were installed upside down, according to the board’s preliminary report. The parachutes didn’t deploy […]
FAA certifies Primus Epic system on G450
PHOENIX — Honeywell’s Primus Epic integrated avionics system has received FAA approval for Gulfstream’s G450 long-range business jet. The G450 certification is the eighth regulatory approval for Primus Epic and the third on an aircraft from Gulfstream. The system has four 10- by 13-inch liquid crystal displays in a point-and-click environment. The displays can show […]
Guardian Jet Center breaks ground on new terminal
ONTARIO, Calif. — Construction has begun on a new executive terminal at the Guardian Jet Center at Ontario International Airport in Ontario, Calif. The new terminal, which adds 5,500 square feet of operating space to the existing 46,000 square feet of hangar and offices already at the Guardian Jet Center, will have an expanded passenger […]
Flower Aviation expands at Salina, Kansas airport
SALINA, Kan. — Flower Aviation is increasing its presence on the Salina Municipal Airport with a new $500,000 customer service center and a $1.7 million hangar for overnight transient aircraft storage. The 30,800-square-foot hangar is capable of storing business aircraft up to the size of a Gulfstream G550.
New maintenance facility opens at Washington’s KBLI
Bellingham Aviation Services (BAS) has opened an aircraft maintenance facility at Bellingham International Airport (KBLI) in Washington State. The FBO provides services for both piston and turbine engine aircraft, including general maintenance, inspections, and major repairs.
OK3 Air named one of Utah’s fastest growing companies
HEBER CITY, Utah — Competing with more than 12,000 applicants, OK3 AIR was ranked number 28 on the list of 100 fastest growing companies in Utah. The list recognizes companies for their significant contributions to the state and its economy. Rankings are based on revenue growth between 1998 and 2002. OK3 AIR is a full […]
In-flight TV systems for bizjets unveiled
ATLANTA — Flight Display Systems (FDS) has unveiled Ellipse Direct, an airborne DIRECTV product. Priced at $99,650, Ellipse Direct can be installed on virtually any business aircraft. The system is undergoing FAA flight testing on a Challenger CL600. Certification is anticipated soon, with product shipments to follow immediately. STCs for other aircraft are in the […]