VAN NUYS, Calif. — SoCal Jets is celebrating its 30th anniversary in business. Officials at the corporate aircraft maintenance facility at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) say one of the secrets to the company’s longevity is that it employs “exceptional” corporate aircraft technicians, each of whom hold a minimum of 12 years of professional experience, along with FAA […]
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New president for NASAO
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has named Greg Principato president and CEO of the 83-year-old organization. Principato, who most recently served as president and CEO of ACI-NA from 2005-2013, was a trade and transportation specialist at Hunton & Williams from 1991-2005 and served as executive director of the National […]
New self-serve fuel facility opens at 3CK
A new above ground fuel facility offering pilots the ability to refuel their own aircraft has opened at the Lake in the Hills Airport (3CK) in Illinois. The facility, which allows the airport to offer fuel sales at any time of the night and day, consists of two 10,000-gallon steel double-wall tanks which weigh in at […]
Foundation reveals grant recipients
The Lightspeed Aviation Foundation has revealed the eight aviation charities chosen through online voting to receive grants of $2,000 to $10,000. The top three Pilots Choice Award recipients in descending number of votes received for 2014 are: Pilots N Paws — Awarded a cash grant of $10,000 and Number 1 vote recipient, Pilots N Paws brings pilots and plane owners […]
Angel Flight West launches Indiegogo fundraising campaign
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Angel Flight West (AFW) has launched its first crowdfunding campaign “Have You Helped An Angel Today” on Indiegogo.com. The non-profit, located in Santa Monica, California, works with pilots who volunteer their time and donate their planes to fly sick patients to treatment, who, through lack of funds, or geographical challenges, would be unable […]
Sheltair expands network
Sheltair Aviation has acquired FlightLevel Aviation Lakeland at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (KLAL) in Florida, bringing Sheltair’s total FBO locations to 15 and the company’s property and real estate holdings and interest to 21 airports in North America. Sheltair Lakeland will operate out of a recently-constructed 3,200-square-foot terminal with approximately 54,000-square-feet of hangar and office […]
West Star Aviation awarded ODA at all locations
West Star Aviation recently has been appointed a holder of an “Organization Designation Authorization (ODA)” by the FAA. The ODA allows West Star to manage its own certification projects and determine compliance with FAA procedures and guidelines, company officials explain.To receive the authorization, West Star had to complete a lengthy process to demonstrate to the FAA that […]
Brogan named president of Micro AeroDynamics
ANACORTES, Wash. — After several years as the flight test director and vice president at Micro AeroDynamics, Anni Brogan has become president of the company. She succeeds founder Charles White, who remains active in the company. Brogan has become an authority on the technology of micro vortex generators, according to company officials. Working with the FAA, […]
West Star Aviation opens accessory shops at CAE and ALN
West Star Aviation recently added accessory shop capabilities at its Columbia, South Carolina (CAE) location. The new shop became fully operational in April. In addition, West Star will open another all new accessory shop at its East Alton, Ill. (ALN) location during the fourth quarter of 2014. The new CAE shop offers starter-generator repair/overhaul and […]