On Feb. 17, as part of its February Open Cockpit event, the New England Air Museum welcomes Connecticut native Gary Velasco, who has developed a reputation as one of the finest “nose artists” in the business.
Innovations: Add ANR to your old headset
February 4, 2013 by 6 Comments
Many pilots have upgraded their headset to one of the many popular ANR headsets on the market. But what to do for a passenger without a headset or for someone yet to make the leap to an ANR?
NTSB commends AOPA for response to safety recommendations
February 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Deborah A.P. Hersman has praised the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association for its response to NTSB safety recommendations.
FAA mandates inspections of older Pipers
February 4, 2013 by 8 Comments
In a new Service Bulletin, the FAA is mandating enhanced inspections and repairs where necessary to cables that control tail surfaces on about 30,000 Piper aircraft. According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, the bulletin, prompted by at least one accident and a serious incident stemming from such malfunctioning flight-control systems in recent years, will require planes 15 years or older to be checked for damaged or corroded cables during their next annual inspection.
Paragon FBO network grows
February 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Paragon Aviation Group continues to expand its roster of independent FBOs in The Paragon Network with the addition of DuPage Flight Center (DPA) in Chicago and Henriksen Jet Center (TME) in Houston.
Court approves Hawker Beechcraft’s reorganization plan
February 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
WICHITA – The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has approved Hawker Beechcraft’s Joint Plan of Reorganization (Plan), paving the way for the company to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the second half of February.
General Aviation Caucus meets at Texas Statehouse
February 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas General Aviation Caucus met for the first time last week.
Swift Fuels inks deal with German firm
February 3, 2013 by 2 Comments
Swift Fuels, an Indiana company that is developing a replacement for 100LL, has inked a deal that will allow a German firm to develop and sell 100SF in Europe.
Black History Month brings Tuskegee Airmen to Fantasy of Flight
February 3, 2013 by 3 Comments
POLK CITY, Fla. — For the fifth year, Fantasy of Flight will once again welcome the Tuskegee Airmen when it kicks off its 2013 Legends & Legacies Symposium Series [Read more...]
Innovations: Fueling the future of aviation
January 31, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Aviation can fund hundreds of diverse outreach programs, starting in the FBO, according to Rob Riggen of Flying High Coffee.
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