CHARLESTON, S.C. — The FAA has approved Advanced Aircrew Academy‘s Maintenance Resource Management: Fatigue Management, Corporate Aircraft Security, Safety Management Systems, and Maintenance Human Factors eLearning modules for FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) renewal credit. This adds to the previously accepted Part 43 CFR Review eLearning module and Advanced Aircrew Academy’s FAA Approved Training Provider status for […]
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Model Code of Conduct released for pilots flying near unmanned aircraft
Flight Safety in the Drone Age (FSDA) has been released by the Aviators Model Code of Conduct Initiative’s Permanent Editorial Board. The publication offers voluntary guidance to advance the safety of flight when operating near unmanned aircraft also known as drones or remotely piloted aircraft (RPA). The product of peer review within the manned and unmanned aviation […]
Spirit Aeronautics offers ADS-B position guarantees
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Beginning July 1, Spirit Aeronautics customers will be able to lock-in their ADS-B upgrade and ensure the required equipment is reserved for their aircraft. “With less than 1,309 days until the ADS-B mandate becomes a reality, customers need to reserve their equipment and installation position as quickly as possible to ensure they […]
Latest edition of Business Jet Model/Market Summary released
Duncan Aviation recently published a new edition of its Business Jet Model/Market Summary. The first quarter 2016 edition shows the most recent published market pricing/valuation information. “An important thing to remember when viewing this report is that it is a snapshot of what took place in the business aircraft marketplace in the first quarter of the […]
Missing Avenger found after 72 years
A TBM-1C Avenger, missing since July 1944, was recently located in the waters surrounding the Pacific Island nation of Palau by Project RECOVER. The collaborative effort combines the most advanced oceanographic technology with advanced archival research methods to locate aircraft and associated Americans missing in action (MIA) since World War II, according to officials. Scattered among […]
Crowley completes acquisition of Ace Fuels
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Crowley Fuels recently completed an asset acquisition of the aviation fuels business of Ace Fuels, an FBO at Merrill Fields. The acquisition includes the company’s six, 24-hour self-service aviation fuels pump stations (cardlocks) and associated buildings located at the Merrill Field Strip, Merrill Field Main Airport, Willow Airport, Wasilla Airport, Lake Hood Strip […]
Hartzell approves Intercontinental Jet as recommended service facility
Hartzell Propeller has appointed Intercontinental Jet Service Corp. as a Recommended Service Facility. Based in Oklahoma at Tulsa International Airport, Intercontinental Jet Service’s Propeller Shop provides overhaul and repair services for the central plains. Intercontinental Jet Service handles major inspections, heavy structural repairs and modifications and avionics upgrades for numerous aircraft makes and models. Intercontinental Jet […]
Pilot to attempt world record to increase awareness of wildlife conservation
On June 6, pilot Faisal Sultan will set off on an attempt to set a new world record circumnavigating the globe in a single engine aircraft within 26 days to raise awareness of international wildlife conservation and anti-poaching efforts. Faisal’s Flight for Wildlife aims to heighten international awareness of the threat of poachers, and the need […]
Performance Aircraft launches Cirrus market reports
Performance Aircraft, a Lincoln, Neb.-based aircraft sales company, has launched Aircraft Market Reports for pre-owned Cirrus aircraft, including the SR20, SR22, and SR22T models. According to President and Founder Bill Heckathorn, the new reports are part of the company’s strategy to help customers access the information they need to make decisions as they buy and […]