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 […]
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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 […]
Washington lawmakers to decide on aviation license plate
A special license plate recognizing aviation could be a new option for Washington state vehicle owners if a proposal for the plate is approved by the state Legislature. The Washington State Aviation License Plate, sponsored by the Washington State Department of Transportation’s Aviation Division, is a collaborative effort by several aviation organizations represented by the […]
FlightSafety Academy celebrates 50th anniversary
FlightSafety Academy in Vero Beach, Florida, celebrated the 50th anniversary of its founding on Oct. 17, 2016. “The FlightSafety Academy has made significant contributions to the aviation industry since its founding in 1966,” said Bruce Whitman, Chairman, President & CEO. “It is recognized worldwide for providing the highest quality training and helping to prepare each […]
Summit Aviation expands in Kentucky
Summit Aviation is expanding its aviation parts manufacturing operations in Somerset, Kentucky. Summit’s manufacturing facility provides aero structure product assembly for a variety of military and commercial helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. Additionally, it has paint capabilities that support prime and finish components. The company will expand from its current location of 26,000 square feet to a […]
NTSB issues Safety Alert on midair collisions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Transportation Safety Board issued a Safety Alert Nov. 15, 2016, to pilots with suggestions on what they can do to reduce their chances of being involved in a midair collision. In an effort to illustrate the limitations of the “see and avoid” concept of aircraft separation, the NTSB created a series […]
AOPA partners with Purdue to put aviation in high schools
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and Purdue University have teamed to develop aviation-related science and math curricula for high schools across America. The High School Initiative is part of AOPA’s You Can Fly program, which was created to bring more people into aviation. By educating high school students about aviation career opportunities, helping lapsed […]