On opening day of SUN ’n FUN, officials with Mooney International signed a contract with Redbird Flight Simulations for Mooney to represent Redbird in China. “We are making new history for Mooney,” said Dr. Jerry Chen, CEO of Mooney Aircraft. The partnership between Mooney and Redbird began about 18 months ago when officials with Kerrville, […]
Briefings
Electroair wins another FAA nod
At this week’s SUN ’n FUN, Electroair reported it has received design approval and an FAA-PMA for its EIS-41000 series electronic ignition system for the Lycoming IO-AEIO-390 series of engines. Electroair also added a large number of airframes to its list of approved airframes for the electronic ignition system. “This expansion just about rounds out […]
Hartzell launches sweepstakes
At this week’s SUN ‘n FUN, Hartzell Propeller launched its new Trailblazer Sweepstakes with the winner choosing between an expense paid backcountry flying adventure or a seaplane rating. The Trailblazer Sweepstakes is open to pilots age 21 or older with a current medical endorsement. Partners for the Hartzell Propeller Trailblazer Sweepstakes include the Recreational Aviation Foundation and […]
Draken offers L-39 upgrades
In an exclusive partnership with Aero Vodochody and Williams International, Draken International is now offering next generation upgrades on L-39 aircraft in the Americas. Based in Lakeland, Florida, home to SUN ’n FUN, Draken International is a provider of flight support as well as maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services. The L-39 upgrade program, or […]
EAA Young Eagles receive course upgrades
A cornerstone of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Flight Plan program for youth is free access to Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course. Sporty’s now offers new content and functionality for the course, which serves as ground school, test prep and a complete flight training companion. Nearly four hours of new high-definition video content and animations have […]
Continental Motors acquires United Turbine and UT Aeroparts
Continental Motors Group reports that its MRO subsidiary, Continental Motors Services (CMS), located in Fairhope, Alabama, added turbine overhaul, repair and sales capabilities to its list of services with the acquisition of United Turbine and UT Aeroparts Corporations of Miami, Florida. United Turbine has been a leader in Pratt &Whitney PT6 overhaul, repair and parts sales since […]
Florida governor proclaims April Aviation Appreciation Month
Just as SUN ’n FUN kicks off, it was announced that Florida Governor Rick Scott has declared April “Aviation Appreciation Month.” In Florida, general aviation airports contribute more than $7.7 billion to the state’s economy annually.
More hiring forecasted in 2015
JSfirm.com, an online aviation only job board, has released its sixth annual Hiring Trends Survey. “This year’s results show that our industry is continuing to trend in the right direction,” said Jeff Richards, JSfirm.com manager. “There will be more hiring in 2015 than any of the past six years.” The company surveyed 342 aviation companies across various sectors and found: […]
CubCrafters introduces Carbon Cub EX-2
Backcountry aircraft manufacturer CubCrafters unveiled an upgrade of its kit aircraft based on the Carbon Cub. The new Carbon Cub EX-2 made its debut at SUN ’n FUN. The EX-2 revision includes an extensive series of improvements and upgrades to the kit, but the primary components are new G-Series ailerons, flaps, and tail feathers, company […]