A fly-over of Washington, D.C., by a diverse array of World War II aircraft is planned for May 8 in honor of the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. The Arsenal of Democracy fly-over will follow a ceremony for veterans at the World War II National Memorial. The World War II aircraft will then fly […]
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The Wings Club writes next chapter
NEW YORK — The Wings Club has merged with The Wings Club Scholarship Fund, creating The Wings Club Foundation. The foundation plans to build an endowment to foster educational opportunities for individuals pursuing an education in the field of aviation and to support organizations that use aviation to help those in need. Charitable contributions to the new 501(c)(3) […]
FAA correction opens door for lower-cost ADS-B
The FAA published a technical correction in the Federal Register Feb. 9 that allows future installations of ADS-B out equipment to meet performance standards of the appropriate Technical Standard Order (TSO) specifications without meeting the complete TSO requirements. This technical amendment is a first step to exploring solutions for amateur-built aircraft to meet FAA’s year 2020 mandate […]
Air+Space Academy moves to Bowman Field
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Air+Space Academy is establishing the national headquarters for the program in the Hangar 7 complex at historic Bowman Field (KLOU). The program was first established in 2010 by Dr. Tim Smith as the Kentucky Institute for Aerospace Education and based out of Frankfort. Over the next five years, the program grew and expanded to include […]
Aviation exhibit opens at NH State Library
“A Focus on New Hampshire Aviation: A Photography Project” will be on exhibit at the New Hampshire State Library until Feb. 25. A partnership of the New Hampshire Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Aeronautics, the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire and the New Hampshire Institute of Art, the exhibit focuses on general aviation and includes images […]
No user fees in President’s budget proposal
For the first time in years, President Obama’s annual budget proposal does not include any new user fees for general aviation. It’s a decision applauded by GA’s advocacy groups. “After years of fighting to protect pilots from arbitrary fees and charges, we’re pleased to see that the White House has finally taken our message to […]
Vantage Plane Plastics awarded Textron contract
ALVA, Oklahoma – Vantage Plane Plastics has signed a long-term contract to produce Beechcraft and Cessna production and aftermarket thermoformed plastic parts and assemblies for its piston engine line-up. “It is a privilege to have a hand in the production of Cessna and Beech aircraft. We look forward to our new relationship with Textron and are excited to be a part of […]
Cessna rolls out first production Citation Latitude
Cessna recently celebrated the roll out of the first production Citation Latitude at the company’s Wichita, Kansas manufacturing facility, three years since being announced to the market. The assembly of the Latitude features a variety of technological advancements, including the use of new automated robotics, company officials said The roll out is the latest in the aircraft’s […]
30 Kodiaks delivered in 2014
Quest Aircraft Co. delivered 30 KODIAKs in 2014, an increase over the previous year and “a significant increase” over 2012, according to company officials. Noting the company has continued to increase production and deliveries as the market rebounds, CEO Sam Hill added that “Asia and North America were strong markets for us last year, and […]