Proposal to ban 121.5 MHz emergency locator transmitters opposed

Posted on April 2nd, 2013 by

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has told the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) that it vigorously opposes the commission’s plan to prohibit the future use of emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) that use a 121.5 MHz signal. The proposal will... Continue Reading →

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Former Cessna CEO joins IMC Club board

Posted on April 1st, 2013 by

The IMC Club has appointed Jack Pelton, former CEO of Cessna Aircraft Co., and the chairman of the Experimental Aircraft Association, to its board of directors. Continue Reading →

What happened in Vegas won’t stay in Vegas…

Posted on March 31st, 2013 by

LAS VEGAS — What happened in Las Vegas last week likely will not stay in Las Vegas, as nearly 1,500 avionics manufacturers, distributors, repair stations and other general aviation professionals left the 56th annual Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention &... Continue Reading →

AEA names member of the year

Posted on March 27th, 2013 by

Kent McIntyre of Bevan-Rabell Inc. in Wichita is the 2013 Member of the Year for the Aircraft Electronics Association; while top honors in the Associate Member of the Year Award category went to Sandia Aerospace of Albuquerque, N.M., during ceremonies... Continue Reading →

More than $125,000 in scholarships awarded

Posted on March 26th, 2013 by

LAS VEGAS — During the Opening Ceremonies at the 56th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show on Tuesday, March 26, the Aircraft Electronics Association’s Educational Foundation announced the names of 26 individuals who were awarded individual scholarships worth more... Continue Reading →

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Airshow performer joins IMC Club board

Posted on March 20th, 2013 by

The IMC Club has appointed air show performer and former United States Unlimited Aerobatic Champion Mike Goulian to its board of directors. Continue Reading →

CALPILOTS posts March/April newsletter

Posted on March 18th, 2013 by

The March/April 2013 newsletter of the California Pilots Association is now online. Continue Reading →

The next president of AOPA

Posted on March 17th, 2013 by

As the search for the next president of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association kicks off, AOPA Chairman Bill Trimble reached out to members with a detailed description of who they are looking for: “The candidate must be an outgoing,... Continue Reading →

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AEA convention app released

Posted on March 14th, 2013 by

Now available is the free Aircraft Electronics Association’s International Convention & Trade Show app. Continue Reading →

Call for entries for Scott Crossfield award

Posted on March 12th, 2013 by

The National Aviation Hall of Fame is seeking entries for the 27th annual A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year Award, which includes a $5,000 cash stipend. Continue Reading →