After an almost three year process, the Jacksonville University (JU) School of Aviation has received authorization from the FAA for graduates to be eligible for the Restricted Air Transport Pilot Certificate (R-ATP) with 1,000 hours of flight time versus the traditional requirement of 1,500 hours. The certificate allows a pilot to serve as a co-pilot until he […]
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San Diego museum prepares to enshrine Class of 2016
The Boeing Company, Apollo 15 Astronaut Al Worden, Coast Guard Aviation, Dale Myers, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, the “Non-Skeds,” ORBIS International Flying Eye Hospital and America’s Aviation Family of Excellence are among the honorees being enshrined during this year’s International Air & Space Hall of Fame Celebration at the San Diego Air & […]
Aviation community readies for winter weather
As winter approaches, U.S. airports, pilots, air traffic controllers, and manufacturers will begin using new Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment (TALPA) methods to improve safety at U.S. airports. The FAA has launched a TALPA website with key information the aviation community needs to know to prepare for the TALPA changes, which are already in effect. […]
First-ever Red Bull Air Race held in Indy
More than 62,000 fans witnessed the Indianapolis Motor Speedway transform into an airfield as Red Bull Air Race touched down at the iconic speedway for the first time. German Pilot Matthais Dolderer won the debut Indy race, clinching his first World Championship in the process. Englishman and 2014 World Champion Nigel Lamb finished second, and Canadian […]
Guardian Avionics awarded NORSEE approval
TUCSON, Arizona — Guardian Avionics has received the first FAA approval to install manufactured products into certified aircraft as “Non-Required Safety Enhancing Equipment” (NORSEE) under the requirements outlined in PS-AIR-21.8-1602. This new authorization allows all models of the Guardian Avionics iFDR Panel Mount line for iPad and iPhone and all iFDR Power 150 and 250 […]
Airforms moves to new facility
WASILLA, Alaska — Airforms has moved to a new facility on the Wasilla Airport (PAWS) in Alaska. Construction on the building began in early May with the pouring of the concrete pads, and the company completed the move July 17. “This new building was engineered with efficient manufacturing as a key component of the design,” said President Lee […]
800th TBM rolls off assembly line
TARBES, France — Daher recently completed its 800th TBM turboprop business aircraft, which rolled out from the company’s final assembly line at France’s Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrenees Airport. The milestone aircraft was a TBM 930, the latest addition to the TBM family, which is in production along with the TBM 900 version. “The 800th TBM represents another important achievement and highlights the […]
Rectrix designates KORH as new maintenance base
Rectrix Commercial Aviation Services, a Massachusetts-based private jet operator, has selected Worcester Regional Airport (KORH) as its maintenance base of operations. Rectrix will locate its fleet at the company’s new facility at KORH. It operates a fleet of Bombardier Challenger 604, Challenger 300 and Lear 45XR private jets. Rectrix, with a corporate headquarters at Hanscom Field (KBED), celebrated […]
JSfirm partners with University Aviation Association
Aviation job website JSfirm.com, which powers the Job Search page at GeneralAviationNews.com, is now partnering with the University Aviation Association (UAA). Through this partnership, job seekers are now able to view the most recent aviation opportunities directly from UAA’s website. The decision to partner with JSfirm.com was an easy one for Dawn Vinson, UAA’s executive director. “Here at UAA […]