LINCOLN, Neb. — Duncan Aviation was recently named a dealer and installation center for all Avionica products, including flight data management (FDM) services, flight operational quality assurance (FOQA) data and Satcom products. “Avionica has been an industry leader in innovation and projects and Duncan Aviation is proud to offer their products,” says Mark Francetic, Duncan […]
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Missionary pilot wins AOPA sweepstakes plane
WAXHAW, NC — Eric Peterson, a missionary pilot who has operated search-and-rescue, disaster relief, and humanitarian flights for almost 40 years, was awarded the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association 2015 You Can Fly Sweepstakes top prize, a Reimagined Cessna 152, at a surprise presentation March 22 in North Carolina. “Eric exemplifies the very best attributes of […]
GA groups call for full funding of contract towers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reasserting the critical role provided by contract air traffic control towers at general aviation airports across the United States, GA advocacy groups recently asked lawmakers to preserve their funding in the FAA appropriations bill. In a March 15 letter to lawmakers, aviation industry leaders requested the inclusion of language under the “FAA Operations” section of […]
Video: Women of Aviation Worldwide Week attracts 44,000
Organizers report that 120 venues around the world hosted activities during the sixth annual Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week, a global aviation awareness week for girls of any age, founded and managed by the Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide (iWOAW). A total of 44,000 people participated. With 27 venues, France led the way for most venues in […]
SkyVector adds realism to drone movie, adds DROTAMS
SEATTLE – Moviegoers watching the latest big screen thriller are treated to an extra dose of realism courtesy of SkyVector. “Eye in the Sky,” starring Helen Mirren, Aaron Paul, and the late Alan Rickman, explores the moral, political, and tactical dilemmas surrounding a drone missile strike with potential civilian casualties. SkyVector‘s worldwide aeronautical charts were chosen […]
Planning for Rhinebeck Aerodrome gala moves ahead
RHINEBECK, N.Y. – Planning for the Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum’s Spirit of the Aerodrome Gala is moving ahead, with organizers noting it will be the most elaborate event the Aerodrome has undertaken to kick off an airshow season. The gala will be centered around the Aerodrome’s recently completed reproduction of Charles Lindbergh’s famed Spirit of St. […]
StandardAero and Pratt & Whitney Canada offer fixed rate overhauls for PT6A
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – StandardAero and Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) are offering fixed rate pricing on PT6A small engines overhauls. The limited-time offer, valid through Dec. 31, 2016, applies to PT6A turboprop engine models -114, -21, -27, -28, -41, -42. In addition to the fixed rate offer, owners will not receive any extra charges for typical corrosion, sulphidation, expired […]
AIR offers scholarship
A $500 aviation scholarship is being offered for student pilots and pilots to help further their training. Sponsored by aviation insurance broker, Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR), the Get into the Air scholarship can be used towards any phase of flight training, a flight review, written exam, instrument proficiency check or a check ride. AIR is […]
National Aviation Hall of Fame names Spowart executive director
DAYTON, Ohio — The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has named Amy Spowart executive director.As executive director, Spowart will manage the daily operations of the Congressionally-chartered 501(c)(3) non-profit, which honors those who have excelled in American aerospace. Spowart, who has been a part of the NAHF since 1999, also will aid in the expansion of the […]