Tourism may not seem like a natural partner of the general aviation community, but it can be. It can even be argued that it should be. And as an naturally argumentative sort of fellow, I’ll be happy to take up that issue and carry it wherever I have to in order to make progress for […]
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Cessna suspends Skycatcher sales in Europe
According to a French dealer for Cessna, 80 Skycatcher orders have been cancelled, but Cessna officials in the U.S. say the Wichita giant has just temporarily suspended taking orders for the LSA in Europe. For many months, my Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association (LAMA) Europe colleague Jan Fridrich and others have tried to convince EASA to […]
Air Journeys founder donates Baron to Bahamas Habitat
Thierry Pouille, president of Air Journey in Jupiter, Fla., has donated a Beechcraft Baron E55 to Bahamas Habitat for use in its mission work. Since 1998, Air Journey directors have shared their joy of adventure with fellow pilots. They have shown them the joy of flying in their own plane in small groups across the […]
Six chosen for Able Flight scholarships
On May 19, six Able Flight scholarship winners will arrive at Purdue University in Indiana to begin five weeks of intensive flight and ground training, an experience that will change their lives forever. The six men come from all over the country, and though their disabilities and challenges may be varied, they share the common […]
LOU FBO offers Kentucky Derby specials
The world’s fastest thoroughbreds will Run for the Roses at Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, but a few miles from Churchill Downs the race started early for Louisville Executive Aviation, as the FBO readied to handle four times its usual weekend traffic. Celebrities, horse owners and racing fans in some 300 aircraft from Los Angeles to Dubai […]
Aircraft Spruce Canada fly-in slated
Aircraft Spruce Canada will host its annual Super Sale & Fly-In Saturday June 2 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at 150 Aviation Avenue on Brantford Municipal Airport. Aircraft Spruce will provide free hot dogs and beverages throughout the day to the attendees. Representatives from a number of leading aviation manufacturers, aviation clubs, and aircraft kit companies […]
Maine governor proclaims GA appreciation month
Maine Governor Paul LePage recently declared April “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” Maine becomes the 38th state to officially recognize the importance of general aviation and its economic impact, both locally and nationally. Across the state, general aviation airports have an annual economic output of $521 million. “The Alliance would like to thank Governor LePage for […]
Latest FAA Safety Briefing online
The May/June 2012 issue of FAA Safety Briefing is now available online. The issue focuses on extreme weather. Articles provide tips on how to detect, prepare for, and avoid some of the more extreme varieties of weather conditions you may encounter in your region of the country. The issue also highlights several weather-related tools and […]
AOPA’s Spence takes over as IAOPA secretary general
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has named Craig Spence as acting Secretary General of the International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Association (IAOPA). He takes over for John Sheehan, who retired today. Spence is currently AOPA’s vice president of operations and international affairs, where he leads advocacy efforts on safety and security […]