Friedrichshafen, Germany — With more than 500 exhibitors expected to attend, AERO will continue to be the largest trade show for general aviation in Europe in 2012. Although the number of airplanes sold in general aviation during the past 12 months has decreased, the downward trend has slowed compared to last year, and numerous new […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Southeast Aviation Show set to expand in 2012
The South Carolina Aviation Association has approved plans for a regional aviation event in 2012, which will be similar to the Southeast Aviation Show that was held at the Greenville Downtown Airport in South Carolina Oct. 29, with a few significant changes. The inaugural event exceeded expectations, according to South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) President […]
Wright brothers historian to speak at LSA Expo
Darrell Collins, chief historian and interpreter at the Wright Brothers National Memorial in North Carolina, will tell the remarkable story of Wilbur and Orville Wright’s 1911 flight that lasted 9 minutes and 45 seconds and is regarded as the first soaring flight at next month’s U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Fla. Collins is on […]
Thunderbirds to perform at Sun ’n Fun
The United States Air Force (USAF) Thunderbirds military jet demonstration team will appear at next year’s Sun ’n Fun. The 2012 Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In & Expo will be held March 27-April 1 at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL) in Lakeland, Florida. “Sun ’n Fun is honored and excited to hear that the world […]
Bahamas Fly-In slated
PilotMall.com, Inc. will host a December Fly-In to South Bimini, Bahamas. The 2011 Bahamas Pilot Challenge, launched at the beginning of this year, challenged pilots to fly to 12 of the 20 airports of entry throughout 2011. Each pilot who has completed the challenge has been entered in a drawing to win an eight-night stay […]
Sheltair selected FBO of Choice for Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show
Sheltair, located at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, has been selected as the official FBO to the 52nd Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show, being held October 27-31, 2011.” The boat show is the largest in the U.S. “Every year differs in expected traffic throughout the show. Normally we get in anywhere between 45-60 arrivals per day […]
The sky’s the limit at GMU
Long South Carolina’s busiest general aviation airport, the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) is moving deliberately for future growth, according to a report at JournalWatchdog.com. To showcase its facilities, next Saturday, Oct. 29, the airport hosts the first Southeast Aviation Show, a trade show of aircraft vendors that will grow over the years, its sponsor, the […]
‘Sentimental Journey’ to offer rides at Copperstate
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Arizona Wing Aviation Museum will be offering rides in “Sentimental Journey,” a restored B-17G Flying Fortress, at the 39th annual Copperstate Fly-In & Aviation Expo at the Casa Grande Municipal Airport, Oct. 20-22. Rides on the B-17 start at $425 per person, certainly not pocket change. But, as CAF spokesman […]
Celebrating 40 years at Antique Airfield
The annual invitational Antique Airplane Association (AAA) fly-in every Labor Day weekend is a closely-held tradition for hundreds of aviators. Through the years, it has evolved into an exciting-yet-relaxing “old home week” — providing a respite from the frenetic pace of the world. It’s a terrific place to see antique, vintage (including homebuilts), and classic […]