The Hayward Air Rally, the longest continually-held proficiency flying event in North America, is funding scholarships for students ages 16-18 for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) Air Academy‘s summer 2018 program. The scholarships will cover the costs of camp tuition and round-trip commercial air transportation. Applicants will be selected through a competitive screening process. Scholarship […]
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Atlantic Aviation acquires Jet Source at KCRQ
Atlantic Aviation has purchased the assets of Jet Source, an FBO adjacent to the existing Atlantic Aviation in Carlsbad, California. The acquisition will add 93,000 square feet of hangar space and 23,000 square feet of office space to the Atlantic leasehold at McClellan–Palomar Airport (KCRQ).
Leading Edge Aviation acquires Professional Air
BEND, Oregon — Leading Edge Aviation has acquired Professional Air, parent company of Pro Air Services and The Flight Shop at Bend Municipal Airport (KBND). The purchase includes the FBO, maintenance, avionics, and flight school divisions of Professional Air. Leading Edge Aviation is now the sole fuel provider for both Bend Municipal Airport (KBDN) and […]
StandardAero quits LAX
StandardAero will close its operations at the company’s LAX-based Business Aviation repair station by the end of March 2018. However, the company will continue to maintain mobile service capabilities in the Southern California region, according to officials. According to company officials, they reached the decision to close the LAX operations due to a number of […]
Showcase your treasures and honor the Tuskegee Airmen
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, is putting out a call for people to share their photos of artifacts, memorials, artwork and mementos of the Tuskegee Airmen in the new Virtual Museum. Those who answer the call and submit a photo through the website will be entered […]
ASA updates free endorsement labels
ASA‘s free Endorsement Labels have been updated to reflect Advisory Circular (AC) 61-65G, which provides guidance for pilot applicants, flight instructors, ground instructors, and examiners on the certification standards, knowledge test procedures, and other requirements in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61. The PDF format of these labels provides […]
Piper M500 and M350 certified with Garmin G1000 NXi
Piper Aircraft has received FAA certification of the G1000 NXi next generation integrated flight deck on both the M500 single engine turboprop and M350 pressurized, single-engine piston. The company is set to offer it as a retrofit option (via STC) for fielded G1000 equipped Matrix, Mirage (M350), and Meridian (M500) aircraft later this year, Piper […]
Cascade Warbirds offers scholarships
Cascade Warbirds, an organization that promotes the restoration, preservation, operation and public display of historically significant military aircraft, is offering scholarships for private pilot ground school with introductory flights to inspire today’s young people to become the aviation pioneers of tomorrow. Cascade Warbirds has teamed with Galvin Flight Service at Boeing Field in Seattle, to […]
First Thrush Switchbacks delivered
ALBANY, Georgia — The State of Georgia’s Forestry Commission has taken delivery of the industry’s newest firefighting aircraft — the Thrush 510G Switchback. Powered by a GE H80 turbine engine, the Switchback is designated as a Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) aircraft and will be used by the Georgia Forestry Commission for fire detection, rapid […]