ORLANDO, Florida — The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) 2014 Convention & Exhibition (NBAA2014) was deemed an “enormous success, filled with announcements and product introductions,” according to NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “The exhibit floor and aircraft displays had lots of activity and excitement,” he continued. “The event once again showcased the industry’s size, diversity […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
High-flying gift ideas from EAA
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The new Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) “Share your aviation spirit” catalog features ideas for the aviators on your holiday gift lists. The 44-page catalog is filled with clothing, movies and accessories. The catalog, featuring a cover photo of EAA member Jeff Russell’s vintage 1951 Piper Super Cub, contains many “Made […]
Lamb wins Red Bull Air Race championship
Britain’s Nigel Lamb won the 2014 Red Bull Air Race World Championship on Sunday with a dramatic victory under pressure at the season finale in Spielberg, Austria. Lamb’s second place finish secured him the championship after Austria’s Hannes Arch ended up a disappointing fourth place in a final race in front of a sell-out crowd […]
Video: Cameron Airshow 2014
If you like airshow smoke, lots of noise and hotshot aerobatics, you might want to check out this video of the Cameron Airshow. Scott Slocum from Aero Media Group sure knows how to handle a camera.
M11 celebrates new runway with Nov. 1 Fly-In
COPIAH, Miss. – The first new runway constructed in more than a decade in the state of Mississippi will be unveiled at a celebratory ribbon cutting and fly-in at the Copiah County Airport (M11) on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. The new 4,000-foot runway, with runway lights and pilot navigational aids, replaces an outdated […]
Lightspeed Foundation grant recipients to be named Nov. 1
The Lightspeed Aviation Foundation will announce Nov. 1, the 2014 Pilots Choice Award winning aviation charities as chosen through online voting by the aviation community. Since March, 15 finalists have been reaching out to pilots to garner their votes as the best organizations for 2014. They hope to share in $50,000 of grants with a top award […]
Blue Angels highlight Wings Over Houston Airshow
HOUSTON — The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will return to Houston for the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) 30th Annual Wings Over Houston Airshow, which will be held Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1-2, at Ellington Airport. Produced by the Commemorative Air Force, the non-profit airshow also will feature a tribute to Vietnam War veterans with a […]
Lightspeed Live Event lands in Orlando
PORTLAND, Ore. — Lightspeed Aviation will be bringing its Lightspeed Live interactive road show to the Mela Room in Orlando on Monday, Oct. 20. The event provides pilots with an opportunity to visit with Lightspeed Aviation executives in a casual, interactive setting and learn about the company, along with its line of aviation headsets and […]
Bahamas Habitat Fly-In to Serve Others takes off Oct. 23
Bahamas Habitat’s 15th Fly In To Serve Others will take off Oct. 23 through Oct. 26. “It’s an opportunity to use my flying skills and airplane to do something of value for someone, to serve others in a place I love,” says Steve Merritt, co-founder of Bahamas Habitat and participant in every fly-in. The Fly In […]