The FAA issued an emergency order Nov. 22 suspending the authorization NavWorx uses to manufacture certain Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) navigation units. The authorization, known as a Technical Standard Order Authorization (TSOA), enables suppliers to produce components for use on aircraft after proving that each component meets FAA standards. Federal regulations set forth FAA’s authority to […]
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Flying Musicians launches internship program for college students
The Flying Musicians Association has created an internship program for junior and senior year college students to share their talents and skills while learning about the aviation and music industry. The program provides students the opportunity to earn college credit while developing skills and experience. Just as importantly, students will be able to develop a personal […]
Five inducted into EAA Halls of Fame
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Experimental Aircraft Association recognized the contributions made to the world of flight by five aviators as they were inducted into the EAA Sport Aviation Halls of Fame on Nov. 10: EAA Homebuilders Hall of Fame: Jim Bede (posthumous); Vintage Aircraft Association Hall of Fame: Phil Coulson of Lawton, Michigan; […]
Tickets on sale for 2017 Reno Air Races
Tickets for the 54th National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada, set for Sept. 13-17, 2017, are on sale at AirRace.org. General admission tickets, pit passes, Chairman’s tent and awards banquet tickets can now be purchased online. Reserved seating will be available for purchase online in early March 2017.
Quest expands dealer network
Quest Aircraft Company has named Exclusive Aircraft Sales/Fargo Jet Center as an authorized Kodiak dealer for Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Established in 1995, Exclusive Aircraft Sales/Fargo Jet Center specializes in aircraft sales, air charter, maintenance, paint and interiors, avionics sales/service/installation and operates a subsidiary FBO, Premier Jet Center, based at Flying Cloud […]
Fargo Jet Center partners with FoxThree Aviation Consulting
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Fargo Jet Center/Premier Jet Center (FJC/PJC) has teamed with FoxThree Aviation Consulting to provide aviation consulting and FAA approval services in the business aviation industry. FoxThree Aviation Consulting was formed in January 2013 by Premier Jet Center team member Jason Barron, after recognizing a need to provide time-sensitive FAA approval services for […]
Dates set for FlightSimCon 2017
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — FlightSimCon 2017, the annual aviation and flight simulation conference, will be held June 10-11, 2017, at the Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport. Now in its fifth year, FlightSimCon has become the biggest flight simulation and aviation conference in North America, drawing attendees from around the world, according to organizers. Previous […]
National Aviation Hall of Fame reveals Class of 2017
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has revealed the names of the four individuals elected as the Enshrinee Class of 2017. The Class of 2017 is: Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden, Jr., USMC (Ret), whose 34-year Marine Corps aviation career included 14 years as member of NASA Astronaut Corps. Vietnam War fighter pilot and four-time […]
Kenmore Aero Services donates to schools
SEATTLE — Kenmore Aero Services, an independent FBO at King County International Airport/Boeing Field (KBFI), has awarded its annual charitable giving commitment to two local schools in the Seattle area. Providing a combined $25,000, Kenmore Aero selected Raisbeck Aviation High School in Seattle, and Emerald Ridge High School in nearby Puyallup, Washington, for the donations. For […]