Joey Baker says he never met a pilot who didn’t want a seaplane rating. Working off that premise, he’s hoping that Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport (SLR) in Texas will become a destination for seaplane pilots across the United States.
Cirrus Aircraft’s Vision becoming reality
February 28, 2013 by 7 Comments
After years of stagnation, development of Cirrus Aircraft’s Vision SF50 jet is full steam ahead.
Amendment protects private airstrip owners in Arkansas
February 19, 2013 by 1 Comment
The 89th General Assembly of Arkansas recently passed House Bill 1020, which protects private airstrip owners throughout Arkansas from litigation from non-commercial aviation activity on their land.
Beechcraft emerges from Chapter 11
February 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
WICHITA, Kan. – Beechcraft, formerly Hawker Beechcraft, has formally emerged from the Chapter 11 process as a new company.
DuPage Airport completes runway extension project
February 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
WEST CHICAGO — After six months of construction and a five-year FAA approval process, DuPage Airport has completed construction to extend its secondary runway. The 1,343-foot extension strengthens capabilities at the general aviation facility that serves corporate flight departments and national security operations.
Garmin introduces all-digital radar altimeter
February 19, 2013 by 1 Comment
Garmin International has introduced the GRA 5500, a high-performance, all-digital radar altimeter for general aviation.
GPS Innovation Alliance launches
February 19, 2013 by 2 Comments
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Citing the ever-increasing importance of the Global Positioning System (GPS) to the global economy and infrastructure, a group of GPS advocates have formed the GPS Innovation Alliance, an organization dedicated to furthering GPS innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship.
Jet Professionals celebrates 30th anniversary
February 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
TETERBORO, N.J. — Jet Professionals, a global aviation staffing company, is celebrating its 30th year in business.
Signature Flight Support sponsors Able Flight
February 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Signature Flight Support has signed on as a major sponsor of Able Flight, a non-profit organization that provides flight and aviation career training scholarships to people with physical disabilities.
Signature will join Embraer Aircraft and Sennheiser Aviation as host sponsors of Able Flight’s 2nd annual benefit event to be held at Fantasy Of Flight near Orlando on April 20. [Read more...]
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