HAMMONDSPORT, N.Y. — The Glenn H. Curtiss Museum reports it has achieved a milestone in its restoration of a historic World War II-era Curtiss P-40 aircraft, with the help of volunteers in its Restoration Shop. Two P-40s went down over the Florida Everglades in 1943, following a mid-air collision on a training flight. The planes remained in […]
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Toys for Tots at KRNM
The 9th Annual Toys for Tots collection at Ramona Airport (KRNM) in California will be held Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organizers noted they will be cooking hamburgers with all the fixings for volunteers and anyone dropping off toys. Drop a toy at the event or at the office. You also can drop off […]
American Aero FTW donates $20,000 to Navy Seal Foundation
FORT WORTH, Texas – American Aero FTW, an FBO at Meacham International Airport in Fort Worth, Texas, presented a $20,000 check to the Navy SEAL Foundation at the National Business Aviation Association Convention last week in Las Vegas, doubling the contribution made at the convention last year. The Navy SEAL Foundation provides critical support to the Naval […]
Delaware leaders tout GA’s economic impact at jobs rally
NEW CASTLE, Delaware — Delaware Governor Jack Markell, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, and U.S. Representative John Carney joined officials with the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and hundreds of general aviation enthusiasts in celebrating general aviation’s significant jobs and economic record in Delaware at a jobs rally Nov. 20. Leaders from Dassault Falcon Jet, […]
Power Flow ships 800th tuned exhaust for Cherokee 140
The number of Piper Cherokee 140s in the United States flying with a tuned exhaust system from Power Flow has reached 800. That is nearly 17% of the 4,883 PA-28s registered in the United States, Power Flow officials noted. With a tuned exhaust, the Cherokee’s engine operates more efficiently, burning less fuel at the same […]
GE debuts new turboprop engine for GA
GE Aviation unveiled its new turboprop engine, which has been selected by Textron Aviation to power its single engine turboprop (SETP), at last week’s National Business Aviation Association’s annual convention. The 1,300 shaft horse power (SHP)-rated turboprop engine is the first entry in GE’s new family of turboprop engines aimed at business and general aviation […]
Free Saturday admission for youth at LSA Expo
All youth will be admitted to the 12th annual U.S. Sport Aviation Expo for free on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016. “The Expo is excited to offer the opportunity for all youth ages 11-17 to attend the Expo on Saturday for free,” said Expo Director Jana Filip. “We think attending the Expo is a great way to […]
National Aviation Hall of Fame reveals Class of 2016
During last week’s National Business Aviation Association convention in Las Vegas, the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) revealed the names of the four individuals who have been elected for enshrinement at its annual formal ceremony next October in Dayton. Each year, the NAHF Board of Nominations, a voting body comprised of more than 120 aviation professionals nationwide, […]
Two Week Wonder program debuts
Plane-Crafters has introduced the Two Week Wonder program, an accelerated plane-building experience for owners and pilots who want to complete a new Zenith aircraft in record time. Designed for busy people, the new Build-Center offers pilots the opportunity to assemble and taxi their own self-built sport aircraft after just two weeks of workshop time. “We know and have demonstrated […]