COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Astin Aviation at Easterwood Field Airport (CLL) has joined the Avfuel network of FBOs to offer Avfuel Contract Fuel, AVTRIP rewards points and more. In addition to fuel and related services, Avfuel will supply marketing programs, training support, and processing systems. Astin Aviation is offering triple AVTRIP points on qualifying purchases throughout September, October […]
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Orion Jet Center chooses World Fuel Services network
Orion Jet Center, located at Opa-Locka Executive Airport (KOPF) in Miami, has selected World Fuel Services Network and the Ascent global fuel brand as its supplier of fuel and branded programs. Boasting one of the largest independent FBOs in the U.S., Orion Jet Center offers a range of customer and aircraft services and amenities including fuel, […]
Platinum Tools debuts 22-in-1 screwdriver
NEWBURY PARK, Calif. — Platinum Tools has introduced the 22-in-1 Security Screwdriver Kit (p/n 19105), which is now shipping with a suggested price of $49.95. “The handle features a non-slip, comfort grip and a shaft design that reaches screws recessed up to 5 inches deep,” explained John Phillips, Platinum Tools product manager. “The 11 double-ended shaft-style bits include multiple […]
Night landing goes bad
Aircraft: Cessna 177. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Branson, Mo. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The accident occurred as the pilot attempted to make a night landing on a lighted runway. He reported that the plane was not properly aligned with the runway centerline, so he performed a go-around. During the go-around he lost control after losing external […]
A mile-high airshow takes flight
STORY and PHOTOS By HAYMAN TAM Colorado is the home of several airshows and mile-high airshow fans turned out in force to welcome the birth of a new airshow in the state. The inaugural Pikes Peak Regional Air Show took place in August at Colorado Springs Airport (COS). The show benefits two museums in Colorado Springs: […]
Search unearths story of Wright factory seamstress
DAYTON, Ohio — An effort to gather the stories of Wright Company factory workers has uncovered information about one of the first women in the world to work in the aircraft industry. Ida Holdgreve, born in Delphos, Ohio in 1881, worked as a seamstress for the Wright Company in Dayton from 1910 to about 1915, […]
Sisters sweep Scheme Designers Oshkosh scavenger hunt
The Scheme Designers Scavenger Hunt at this year’s AirVenture drew contestants of all ages and nationalities. Ultimately, the winners of the scavenger hunt was a team of sisters, Amelia Stagg, 11, and Piper Stagg, 9, of Lancaster, Pa. (shown in the photo below with Craig Barnett, Scheme Designers president). The girls spent the week at KOSH, and made the scavenger […]
Latest issue of FAA Safety Briefing online
The September/October 2014 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on the world of student pilots and airmen-in-training. A continuation to the magazine’s last student pilot-themed edition in 2012, this issue explores additional tips and resources to help provide a successful path to initial pilot certification, as well as provide a refresher to those more experienced aviators, FAA […]
LiveAirShowTV releases Heritage Invitational preview
LiveAirshowTV has released its annual preview of the planes participating in the National Aviation Heritage Invitational during the Reno Air Races. This year over 25 planes are entered.