SMYRNA, Tenn. – Momentum Aviation Holdings has acquired Smyrna Rutherford County Airport (KMQY)-based Carpenter Avionics, Since 1981, Carpenter has been an authorized FAA Repair Station that sells, installs and maintains avionics systems for general aviation aircraft. “After an extensive nationwide search, we concluded that Carpenter Avionics would be the ideal foundation upon which to build and […]
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New NOTAM search tool a boon for pilots
The FAA has rolled out its new NOTAM search capability. For pilots, NOTAM Search means that the days of rooting around trying to find applicable NOTAMs while planning for a flight are just about over, according to a report on the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) website. New functionalities are already in place that improve […]
Santa Fly-in at 39N
An event all pilots at Princeton Airport (39N) in New Jersey look forward to is the Santa Fly-In. On Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 11 a.m. Santa (a.k.a Airport Manager Ken Nierenberg) will fly into the airport with gifts for area children. To participate area residents must bring a wrapped gift for your child or children with […]
Red Bull Air Races return next year
The Red Bull Air Race World Championship will return in 2015, featuring eight stops spanning the globe, including five of the most popular locations from the 2014 season. In additon, the season will visit new locations in Japan and Russia. In the United States, the series will once again hold races in Fort Worth, Texas, and […]
Hartzell and Quest sign sole-source propeller agreement
Hartzell Propeller and Quest Aircraft have entered into a five-year agreement for the supply of Hartzell props for the Quest KODIAK turboprop aircraft. Hartzell’s 96-inch four-blade aluminum propeller has been standard equipment on every KODIAK produced. The new agreement formalizes a relationship established in 2003 when Hartzell was selected by Quest for the prototype short […]
SAFE executive director to retire
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) announced Friday that Executive Director Doug Stewart will retire when his contract expires in February 2015. Stewart was instrumental in the formation of SAFE and has served in key leadership roles since the organization’s founding, according to officials. He was elected as SAFE’s first chair in 2009, transitioning […]
Twin Commander University convenes in April
Savannah, Ga., has been chosen as the site for the next Twin Commander University, a biennial owner/operator conference dedicated to owner and pilot education. The dates for the 2015 University are Thursday-Saturday April 23-25, and the place is the Hilton Savannah Desoto hotel in the heart of the Savannah historic district. The University centers around […]
Second conforming Vision jet takes flight
DULUTH, Minn. — Cirrus Aircraft reports the successful first flight of its second certification flight test aircraft, C-One (C1), in the Vision SF50 personal jet program. This achievement marks the most recent milestone for the program as C1 joins C0 in FAA certification activities, company officials said. C1’s first flight took place on Nov. 25 at approximately 3:30 […]
Buehler Trust gives $1.5 million to Pacific Aviation Museum
HONOLULU, Hawaii — The Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor’s efforts to restore the historic structures on Ford Island, in the middle of Pearl Harbor, was given a boost this week when the Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust announced a $1.5 million grant for interior restoration of the iconic Ford Island Control Tower Operations Building. The two […]