LiveAirShowTV recently posted a video on the inaugural Wings Over Dallas Air Show at Dallas Executive Airport, the new home of the Commemorative Air Force national headquarters. In the video, CAF President/CEO Steve Brown talks about the show.
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Pilot helps Oxbridge Academy aviation program soar
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The aviation program at Oxbridge Academy is reaching new heights under the leadership of pilot and professor Deborah Donnelly-McLay. Awarded UPS Pilot of the Year in 2013, she brings more than 25 years of experience as a commercial airline pilot and academic instructor to her role at the independent secondary […]
Now arriving: Santa
SEATTLE — Santa is letting his reindeer rest up for Christmas Eve, so he and Mrs. Claus will fly a vintage propeller plane to the Museum of Flight on Dec. 10. The couple will arrive at 11:45 a.m. Children and parents are encouraged to greet Santa at the plane, then he will be listening to children’s […]
TRAXXALL Technologies opens office in Jacksonville, Florida
MONTREAL — TRAXXALL Technologies, providers of an aircraft maintenance tracking and inventory management system, will open a new office in Jacksonville, Florida. A “significant” increase in clients and aircraft has provided the opportunity for the expansion, according to company officials. Forming the core of TRAXXALL’s Florida team are: James Cook: Formerly a business analyst with […]
New edition of Visualized Flight Maneuvers Handbook released
The fourth edition of the Visualized Flight Maneuvers Handbook For Low Wing Aircraft has be released. The manual, which covers all the flight maneuvers required for Private, Sport, Commercial, and Flight Instructor certification, is updated to comply with the Private Pilot Airman Certification Standards (ACS-6). Illustrated fold-outs show each maneuver step-by-step from the perspective of flying […]
NASAO elects new officers for 2017
Members of the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) elected new officers for 2017 at its 85th annual convention held in San Antonio. Brad Brandt, Aviation Division Director for the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development, was named NASAO’s new Chairman, accepting the gavel from Gary Cathey of California, who will continue to serve as Immediate […]
Cessna 404 crashes after right engine loses power
The pilot was conducting an early morning repositioning flight of the Cessna 404. Shortly after takeoff, he reported to air traffic control that he had “lost an engine” and would return to the airport. Several witnesses reported that the engines were running rough and one witness reported that he did not hear any engine sounds […]
Pictures of the day: Breitling Jet team wraps up North American tour
After two years, the Breitling Jet Team’s first-ever American Tour recently concluded at the inaugural Breitling Huntington Beach Airshow in Huntington Beach, California. Supported by the Swiss watch brand Breitling, the team flew their seven L-39C Albatros jets at speeds up to 435 mph, within just a few feet from each other, at more than […]
Tecnam unveils second generation P2002 Sierra
CAPUA, Italy — Tecnam has introduced an updated Mark 2 version of the company’s P2002 Sierra. The Tecnam P2002 Sierra MkII offers an improved cabin for greater comfort, top level avionics, new paint colors and interior options, and a re-designed cowling for the 100-hp Rotax engine, according to company officials. According to company officials, 14 years […]