The East Hill Flying Club at Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport in New York just got word that a $619,935 grant has been approved by Governor Andrew Cuomo to build a new 2,500-square-foot flight training center at the airport. A report from WHCU Radio quotes airport manager Mike Hall, who notes that flying club has been the largest flight […]
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Video: Diamond Lil to kick off CAF Airpower History Tour
DALLAS — The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) B-24 Liberator “Diamond Lil” will lead the CAF AirPower History Tour and a squadron of historic aircraft to a landing at a patriotic celebration and veterans’ fundraiser at Branson Airport, Missouri, Sept. 2-4. The CAF AirPower History Tour brings the sights, sounds and stories of World War II aviation to […]
Blackhawk signs AMK Aviation as dealer
WACO, Texas – Blackhawk Modifications has signed AMK Aviation of Ontario, Canada, as an installation and service center for Blackhawk’s line of PT6A engine upgrades. AMK Aviation, a repair and overhaul facility based in Murillo, Ontario will offer customers new engine upgrades for Beechcraft King Air 90 and 200, Cessna Conquest I, Cessna 208 and 208B Caravans […]
800 and counting…
Pipistrel reports it has produced the 800th aircraft in the Sinus/Virus family. The aircraft will be shipped to Argentina. Company officials noted they took this occasion for the 100-plus members of the Pipistrel team to take a photo next to the aircraft. The Pipistrel distributor team from Argentina — André Hediger and Ernesto M. Hayes — accepted the […]
Fly the Martin Mars
VANCOUVER — Coulson Flying Tankers, owners of the largest flying water bombers in the world, the Martin Mars, have launched the Ultimate Aviation Experience: A chance to fly the Martin Mars aircraft. “The Martin Mars aircraft, holders of numerous world records, are truly amazing pieces of World War II history, as they are the largest aircraft ever built. Before […]
Turbine aircraft added to ADS-B AML STC
WACO, Texas — FreeFlight Systems reports that engineering and certification company CMD Flight Solutions has expanded its AML STC to include Part 23 turbine aircraft. This allows for the installation of a FreeFlight 1203C SBAS/GNSS sensor paired with Rockwell Collins’ TDR94/94D transponders for ADS-B compliance. As a certified ADS-B position source approved for all ICAO jurisdictions, the integrated […]
FAA issues final policy on the use of airport hangars
The FAA’s final policy on the non-aeronautical use of airport hangars appears in the June 15th edition of the Federal Register and will take effect on July 1, 2017. The FAA is issuing the policy to clarify how aviation facilities — including hangars — can be used on airports that receive federal funds. The final policy […]
Hillsboro Aviation opens new FBO facility
PORTLAND, Ore. — Hillsboro Aviation officially opened its new FBO facility for business in May. This marks the end of phase two of the company’s 425,000-square-foot expansion at the Portland-Hillsboro Airport (KHIO). Hillsboro Aviation now boasts a 51,000-square-foot FBO with four acres of ramp space, along with a 32,000-square-foot hangar. The expansion also includes two 12,000 gallon […]
Seeker Aircraft approved for commercial operations
Seeker Aircraft reports that the FAA and the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) have both issued Normal Category Type Certificates (TCs) to the Seeker SB7L-360 series aircraft. Now that it is FAA Part 23 Normal Category Certified, Seeker Aircraft can sell the Seeker for commercial operations, in addition to individuals for personal use, company officials explain. […]