WICHITA — The first production unit of Cessna’s new Citation M2 has reached the milestone of wing and fuselage mating. Certification is expected in the second half of 2013. Please share: Continue Reading →
Paragon Network adds Detroit FBO
The Paragon Network continues to grow its membership of independent FBOs with the addition of Metro Flight Services at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW). Continue Reading →
New members named to NAFI board
Illinois businessman Rick Todd and Congressman Sam Graves have joined the board of directors of the National Association of Flight Instructors. Continue Reading →
What are the best options for overhaul?
Q: My question seeks your advice about an overhaul on our Lycoming O-320-H2AD. As background, we have a 1980 C172N that’s been owned since new. It’s always been hangared, never been a flying club or training airplane, is not used... Continue Reading →
Exploring the ‘Despicablimp’
In a blog post, Ray Robinson, West Coast/International Sales Manager at GlobalAir.com, tells of the recent visit to Bowman Field Airport (LOU) in Kentucky of the “Despicablimp,” which is traveling across the nation promoting the summer release of “Despicable Me... Continue Reading →
AOPA points out FAA’s flawed process in decision to close towers
In a court filing Monday, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) called the FAA’s decision to close 149 contract control towers “arbitrary, capricious, and fundamentally flawed, leaving the safety and efficiency consequences largely unknown.” Continue Reading →
New FBO planned for Chicago Executive Airport
Hawthorne Global Aviation Services has acquired the development rights for an FBO at Chicago Executive Airport (PWK). Continue Reading →
Michigan pilots hope to recover crashed B-25
A 30‐year-old Michigan man is organizing a recovery team to rescue a crashed B‐25 from Alaska. This June, Patrick Mihalek from Brighton, is planning to recover a nearly 70‐year old North American B‐25J Mitchell bomber (USAAF # 44‐30733) from her... Continue Reading →




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