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SUN ’n FUN names new events & facility sales manager

Posted on September 25th, 2012 by

LAKELAND, Fla.. — Aymee Sutterby Brace has been named the new Events and Facilities Sales Manager at SUN ’n FUN Fly-In, Inc. Please share: Continue Reading →

Jamail Larkins and FAA Acting Administrator Michael Huerta

Larkins continues as FAA ambassador

Posted on September 24th, 2012 by

The FAA has again tapped Ascension Air President and CEO Jamail Larkins to be the agency’s partner and honorary ambassador for Aviation and Space Education. Continue Reading →

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The power of purple

Posted on September 20th, 2012 by

“I’ve never seen one that color before!” That’s what people usually say when they first set eyes on the Cessna 152 owned by Mary Rosenblum of Troutdale, Ore. Unlike so many airplanes that are predominantly white with an accent color,... Continue Reading →

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Fred Keller to be inducted into Kentucky Hall of Fame

Posted on September 19th, 2012 by

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky native Fred Keller, whose record of EAA awards earns respect among homebuilders, will be inducted into the Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame during a ceremony and banquet Oct. 27. Continue Reading →

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Channel named AeroWorx VP

Posted on September 19th, 2012 by

TORRANCE, Calif. — AeroWorx, a provider for repair and overhaul services, has named Ken Channel Vice President of Business Development. Continue Reading →

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Hillsboro Aviation hires director of sales and services

Posted on September 12th, 2012 by

Hillsboro Aviation has added Giancarlo Newsome to its senior management team as director of sales and services overseeing Hillsboro Aviation’s airplane and helicopter sales, customer maintenance, avionics, parts sales and FBO service departments. Continue Reading →

The iconic Bob Hoover (Photo by Jim Koepnick)

The world needs more Bob Hoovers

Posted on September 11th, 2012 by

By MATT FERRARI This summer at Oshkosh, I was walking along with my daughter Kate, listening to her explain the layout of the AirVenture grounds along with the “have to dos” and the “must sees” to her cousin Nate, who... Continue Reading →

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Jus’ Buzzng Round

Posted on August 30th, 2012 by

Spotted while walking through the vintage aircraft area at this summer’s Oshkosh was a 1947 Navion sporting military colors. Why wasn’t it parked in the Warbird area? Because owner Robert Gaines of Nashville wanted to park close to his friends.... Continue Reading →

Jared Calvert and his J-3 Cub

Jared Calvert continues 48-state Cub flight

Posted on August 29th, 2012 by

After flying a stock Piper Cub to 32 eastern states over the last few months, 25-year-old Texas pilot Jared Calvert is headed west to complete his 48-state journey. The trip started in a Cub Jared restored and named “Barn Cub.”... Continue Reading →

Flying before driving for two students

Posted on August 26th, 2012 by

Riverside, CA – Most high school students cannot wait to get a driver’s license. That was not the case with Jonathan Deming and Tyler Howell, students at the Flabob Airport Preparatory Academy. They opted to get their pilot’s licenses first.... Continue Reading →