Officials with the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo are inviting all homebuilders to show off their aircraft at the show, slated for Jan. 25-28, at Sebring Regional Airport in Florida. Sebring is creating a special display space for all homebuilt aircraft. Homebuilders can register their aircraft by filling out the homebuilt form online and purchasing a discounted […]
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TBM paint scheme configurator app released
Daher has released a new iPad application that allows future TBM 900 and TBM 930 owners to customize the paint scheme of their aircraft, while also enabling TBM fans to visualize the airplane of their dreams. This free application displays a full 3D view of the TBM that enables the aircraft to be seen from […]
Survey: Presidential election should benefit GA
Aviation Search Group, a recruiting firm dedicated to the aviation industry, recently surveyed more than 300 aviation executives and found that an overwhelming majority — 86% — believe the results of the recent election will have a positive impact on aviation as a whole. Additionally, 79% feel more jobs will be created within the aviation, according […]
New weather reporting system at Methow Valley State Airport
Pilots traveling in the Winthrop, Washington, area can now access a new weather reporting system — also known as an automated weather observing system (AWOS) — at the Methow Valley State Airport (S52). The Washington State Department of Transportation’s Aviation Division activated the AWOS on Thursday, Nov. 17. The FAA then inspected, observed and commissioned the system […]
Avflight adds FBO at KMLU
MONROE, La. — Avflight Corporation recently expanded its chain of FBOs by transitioning the sole operation on the field of Monroe Regional Airport (KLMU) from JPS Aviation to Avflight Monroe. This brings the chain’s total to 16 FBOs across North America and Europe. “Avflight’s acquisition of JPS Aviation is key for our representation in the […]
Stabilized approach study launches
On the heels of the NTSB’s Nov. 14 release of its “Most Wanted” list of transportation safety improvements that included general aviation loss of control, the University of North Dakota, in partnership with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI), have launched a study of the use of a continuous turning approach […]
Air Force museum to commemorate 75th anniversary of Doolittle Raid
DAYTON, Ohio – On April 18, 1942, 80 men achieved the unimaginable when they took off from an aircraft carrier on a top secret mission to bomb Japan. These men, led by Lt. Col. James H. “Jimmy” Doolittle, came to be known as the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders. The raid was an extremely important event in […]
Piper president named GAMA chairman
The board of directors of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has elected Simon Caldecott, president and CEO of Piper Aircraft, as its chairman for 2017. In addition, Phil Straub, Managing Director of Aviation and Vice President of Garmin International, was elected as Vice Chairman. Straub is a former chairman of GAMA’s Technical Policy Committee. The […]
Cessna reveals 2017 universities for Top Hawk program
WICHITA – Cessna has selected Eastern Kentucky University, The Ohio State University, Auburn University, Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Louisiana Tech University for the 2017 Top Hawk program. Each university will take delivery of a new, custom branded Cessna Skyhawk 172 aircraft in early 2017 to support flight training, recruiting efforts and promotional activities at […]