The Rocky Mountain Airshow in Broomfield, Colo., has been selected as one of 20 events worldwide to host the U.S. Air Force’s F-22 Raptor Demo Team. Please share: Continue Reading →
F-22 Raptor to fly at Rocky Mountain Airshow
Posted on April 8th, 2012 by Ben Sclair
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor will fly at the August 24-26 Rocky Mountain Airshow in Broomfield, Colorado. F-22 demo teams will make just 20 appearances worldwide in 2012. The 10th annual air show will include aircraft ranging from WWI replicas to... Continue Reading →
Mid-Continent Instruments changes name
Posted on April 5th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Mid-Continent Instruments has officially changed its name to Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics. Continue Reading →
Speakers unveiled for Trade Show Aviation Idaho
Posted on April 5th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The second annual Trade Show Aviation Idaho, being held May 18-19, in conjunction with the Idaho Aviation Association’s Annual Meeting, has announced its guest speakers and workshops. Addison Pemberton, aircraft restorer and aviation historian, will be the headlining guest speaker... Continue Reading →
AEA awards more than $100,000 in scholarships
Posted on April 4th, 2012 by Janice Wood
During the official opening at the 55th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show on Wednesday, April 4, the Aircraft Electronics Association announced the names of 25 individuals who were awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships for the 2012-13 academic... Continue Reading →
Performers donated $250K, how much did you ‘donate’?
Posted on April 3rd, 2012 by Ben Sclair
At a closing day media briefing, Sun ’n Fun president John ‘Lites’ Leenhouts said airshow performers donated $250,000 worth of performances to the fly-in this year. Lites was a few minutes late to the media briefing because he was thanking performers... Continue Reading →
AEA opens
Posted on April 3rd, 2012 by Janice Wood
Nearly 1,500 avionics manufacturers, dealers, installers and other general aviation professionals have converged at the 55th annual Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention & Trade Show, which opened today at the Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The... Continue Reading →
Build A Plane kicks off Kids Across America
Posted on April 3rd, 2012 by Janice Wood
Build A Plane unveiled a new campaign called Kids Across America at Sun ’n Fun. The new program encourages kids to find sponsors for every mile they travel to reach AirVenture 2012 in Oshkosh. The kid who raises the most money... Continue Reading →
WWII Heritage Days slated
Posted on April 3rd, 2012 by Janice Wood
“Remember Pearl Harbor!”, Rosie the Riveter, and Glenn Miller. Experience the sights and sounds of the Greatest Generation when the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing hosts the ninth annual “WWII Heritage Days” April 14-15. The history festival will be... Continue Reading →
Batton named president Virginia Aviation Council
Posted on April 3rd, 2012 by Ben Sclair
Richmond, VA – The Virginia Aviation Council elected Ray Batton as their next President at their March 17 meeting. Batton flies a Turbo 182, is active in the EAA Young Eagles program and is President of a Fortune 500 company. He... Continue Reading →
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