WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA has given a $27 million Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant to the City of Williston, N.D., to purchase land to build a new airport to replace Sloulin Field International Airport (KISN). “This grant reflects our commitment to meet the changing aviation needs of airports around the country,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. “As […]
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Mooney launches Certified Pre-Owned Program
KERRVILLE, Texas — Mooney International Corp. has launched its first Certified Pre-Owned Aircraft program. The program, which includes a 27-point inspection, repair and refurbishment of the engine, avionics, airframe, interior and exterior, applies to 2004-2014 G-1000 equipped aircraft. It also includes a “Fly-Away Guarantee” providing free repair or replacement of inoperative equipment for the first 30 days […]
Work begins on runway extension at KAFW
FORT WORTH, Texas – Construction has begun on a multi-year project to extend runways 16R-34L,16L-34R and Taxiway A to 11,000 feet at the north end of Fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW). The runway extension program has received funding from the FAA, the Texas Department of Transportation and other local sources. Alliance Airport received $21.1 million from […]
Company introduces pay-per-use plan for flight sims
SEATTLE — one-G simulation has introduced a program that gives flight schools and FBOs access to one of its flight simulators on a pay-per-use basis. The one-G Access program marries two of the company’s products: the one-G foundation, an Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) based on the Cessna 172, and the 1G-IOS, an instructor operating station that […]
Pictures of the day: Girls in Aviation Day set for 2016
The success of Women in Aviation International’s first Girls in Aviation Day requires a repeat performance in 2016, according to association officials, who sent us more photos of this year’s event. The 2016 Girls in Aviation Day is officially set for Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. Plans are already underway to make this event even bigger and […]
Windecker Eagles to be manufactured in China
Wei Hang, the Chinese entrepreneur who commissioned the restoration of a Windecker Eagle, plans to set up a production line for the aircraft in China. When he purchased two of only eight Windecker Eagles ever produced, Hang also bought the production rights and the type certificate for the design. China will honor the type certificate, he […]
JetFuelX signs 2,000 aircraft
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — JetFuelX, led by pilot Jason Talley, reports that 2,000 aircraft have signed up for its fuel management tool for turbine aircraft owners and corporate flight departments. Developed by pilots, the program is free and can be used on any mobile device. “I knew it was something that was long overdue for the industry, but […]
CAP on front lines of SC flood response
COLUMBIA, South Carolina — The Civil Air Patrol made 81 flights the week of Oct. 5, spending 156 hours in the sky above flood-drenched South Carolina. The flights are being made in response to deadly rain that Gov. Nikki Haley is calling a “thousand-year” event, which has already claimed 17 lives. “Civil Air Patrol is on the front […]
First high school aviation symposium slated
In response to the shortage of pilots, aerospace engineers, air traffic controllers, and more, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is inviting school administrators, guidance counselors, and aviation program directors to attend the first symposium of the AOPA Aviation Education Leadership Alliance, a daylong event to take place Nov. 9 at the Aerospace Center […]