Northstar Aviation at T.F. Green Airport (PVD) in Providence, R.I., recently opened its new executive terminal. The full-service FBO, part of the Avfuel network, sports a lounge as well as access to showers, laundry facilities and a gym. Fully equipped conference rooms are available at no charge. Plane-side catering, onsite rental cars, transportation, accommodation arrangements […]
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‘Trial offer’ maintenance plan launched for Honeywell engines
Propulsion International has introduced a trial offer introductory option coupled to a guaranteed “not-to-exceed CAM/Overhaul price” on its Honeywell-backed Group Maintenance Plan (GMP) for TPE-331-series turboprop engines. “Whether they are flying a single aircraft or a large fleet, operators are looking for ways to help control the costs of maintaining and overhauling their Honeywell TPE-331 […]
FlightSafety begins expansion of Teterboro facility
FlightSafety International held a ground breaking ceremony recently to commemorate the expansion and renovation of its Learning Center in Teterboro, New Jersey. The Learning Center will increase in size by 50% once the expansion and renovations have been completed. The facility will accommodate up to eight full flight simulators, and offer facilities for emergency training […]
Registration still open for BuildAPlane Teachers’ Day
BuildAPlane, a non-profit aviation education organization, in cooperation with the General Aviation Manufacturers Association and the Experimental Aircraft Association, will sponsor Teachers’ Day at AirVenture again this year in Oshkosh. The event is scheduled for July 30, and will expose teachers to a variety of programs that allow educators to put aviation in classrooms, from […]
NationAir Insurance creates new division for government clients
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — NationAir Aviation Insurance has created a new company division, the Public Entity Group, to meet the needs of government clients, including airports. “Publicly funded aviation programs have a far greater level of complexity than those of private aviation, and have additional budgetary issues as taxpayer funded entities,” said NationAir President Jeffrey […]
Clogged fuel lines for RV
Aircraft: RV6. Injuries: None. Location: Hartford, Ky. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot had logged 2,643 hours, including 360 in the RV, which he built. He filled the auxiliary fuel tanks just prior to departing on the accident flight. It was the first time in eight or nine months that he used the […]
Order out of chaos: The used aircraft market is stabilizing
The downturn for the piston aircraft market is over. The market rebound may not look like the Dow, but it is heading in that direction finally. Good hunting!
House Committee passes GA revitalization act
WASHINGTON, D.C.—An aviation committee in the House of Representatives passed by unanimous vote the Small Airplane Revitalization Act Wednesday, July 10 — the first step toward cutting certification costs on aircraft and equipment. Rep. Mike Pompeo (R-Kansas) introduced the bill, which had 31 co-sponsors. The bill’s stated purpose is to “advance the safety and continued […]
House blocks light bulb mandate — is ethanol next?
According to The Hill, the U.S. House this week blocked implementation of light bulb mandates that are part of the same EISA 2007 Act that mandates the adulteration of our nation’s gasoline supply with ethanol. According to the article, “The House on Wednesday voted to block the enforcement of light bulb standards that many say […]