The Museum of Flight in Seattle recently unveiled two Sopwith Camel simulators designed and built by one-G Simulation, in collaboration with Cignatec, an education technology company.
Briefings
New Michigan maintenance technician school gets FAA nod
While most AMTS programs are 18 to 24 months long, Legacy Aviation offers a 12 month timeline that accelerates a student’s trajectory into the workforce, according to officials.
FAA extends comment period on controversial Piper AD
The FAA has extended the comment period on a “controversial” Airworthiness Directive (AD) that would require replacing the rudders on close to 31,000 Piper aircraft.
Hartzell Engine Tech acquires Kelly Aero
Beginning in early 2024 Hartzell Engine Tech will rebrand the newly acquired products from Kelly Aero, including aircraft magnetos, replacement parts and ignition harnesses, as PowerUp Ignition Systems.
FAA tackles ATC shortage
“Aviation is safe because we are continuously looking for ways to improve,” said FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker. “The independent safety review team made some excellent recommendations and we are adopting some of them immediately.”
Flight-Resource partners with Bushliner
Flight-Resource has partnered with aircraft manufacturer Bushliner to offer MT propellers for Bushliner aircraft.
KMAO reopens with longer runway
The runway at Marion County Airport (KMAO) in South Carolina officially reopened Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, after a five-month repaving and extension project.
Registration opens for NGPA Winter Warm-Up
The event will encompass a wide range of activities, including a career fair, industry expo, networking socials, a weekend fly-in, member socials, hiring sessions, and LGBTQ+ advocacy breakout sessions, according to association officials.
FAA committee to examine pilot mental health
The FAA is establishing a Pilot Mental Health Aviation Rulemaking Committee “to provide recommendations on breaking down the barriers that prevent pilots from reporting mental health issues to the agency,” according to FAA officials.