Michelin North America and the FAA Safety Program (FAASTeam) have partnered to offer pilots and aircraft maintenance technicians (AMTs) an online tire maintenance course, “The Impact of Tire Maintenance on Aircraft Safety.” The course is available for free at FAASafety.gov.... Continue Reading →
Michelin and FAA team on tire safety training
Strong MRO demand prompts hiring at Legacy Aviation
YUKON, Okla — Legacy Aviation Services has begun hiring maintenance and repair technicians to keep up with the steady demand for its MRO operation. Continue Reading →
Aviation camp creates aviators
By STEVE SCHAPIRO When Blake Schuette was 10 years old she didn’t know much about aviation or airplanes. Today, the Auburn University junior is a double major in aviation management and business management. She is president of the school’s flight... Continue Reading →
Courtesy car fuels science club
By SAVERN LAU Campers and other students in the area can continue exploring the many aspects of aviation throughout the year, by participating in the Central Jersey Aviation Education Science Club (CJAESC). Based at Alexandria Airport, the club educates students... Continue Reading →
Ohio pilots pitch in to recruit next members of the aviation community
What began in 1997 with two pilots helping Boy Scouts earn their aviation merit badges has grown into Youth Aviation Adventure (YAA), with 26 partner programs across the United States. Continue Reading →
1.7 million Young Eagles and counting…
It’s an impressive number: Since its founding in 1992, more than 1.76 million kids have flown as Young Eagles — a number that’s growing even as you read this. The premise is simple: Introduce kids to aviation through a flight... Continue Reading →
Air conditioning for Flight Design CTLS debuts
US Aviation previewed its integration of the FlyCool air conditioning system in the Flight Design CTLS at SUN ’n FUN. Continue Reading →
Cessna and CAIGA joint ventures gear up
SHANGHAI — Cessna Aircraft Co. reported it is making progress toward beginning operations in China through joint ventures with China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Company (CAIGA) in Shijiazhuang and Zhuhai. Continue Reading →
Czech Sport Aircraft provides safety briefings to firefighters
On the first and fourth day of the SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo 2013, which was held in Lakeland, Florida, last week, Czech Sport Aircraft provided detailed safety briefings to the Lakeland Fire Department. The briefings focused on... Continue Reading →
Congressional leaders express safety concerns about tower closings
Washington, D.C. – Leaders of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation sent a bipartisan letter today to the head of the Department of Transportation and the FAA expressing disappointment with... Continue Reading →


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