The new ASB.tv kids’ program called “Mike Da Mustang” features a friendly and lovable P-51 Mustang named Mike and his airport friends. This new aviation show, produced by ASB.tv, is part of a series of episodes about Mike Da Mustang’s... Continue Reading →
Increase in job postings noted
Posted on December 17th, 2009 by Janice Wood
JSfirm, an online employment website for aviation professionals, is reporting an increase in job postings over the last three months at JSFirm.com. “This is great news regarding hiring activity,” said Tonya Salatino, account manager. “We have been seeing a positive... Continue Reading →
Homeland Security asked to review how pilots are vetted
Posted on December 16th, 2009 by Charles Spence
A request to the Department of Homeland Security could bring about a closer look at holders of airman certificates to find possible security threats. Concerned that reports show people with connections to terrorism and other criminal activities hold valid airman... Continue Reading →
Santa’s new ride
Posted on December 16th, 2009 by Janice Wood
To celebrate the holiday season, Hawker Beechcraft Corp. is offering Santa Clause and one of his elves a ride this week in a Beechcraft Premier IA to 10 military facilities across the country to spread holiday cheer to military personnel... Continue Reading →
Launch customer for Thrush 510 signed
Posted on December 13th, 2009 by Janice Wood
Thrush Aircraft and GE Aviation have signed the launch customer for the new H80-powered, 510-gallon, 10,500-pounds gross weight Thrush aerial applicator (crop duster). The launch customer is a joint venture between Boschung Global AG and Inter Sinex AG of Switzerland.... Continue Reading →
Embry-Riddle’s ‘Green Garage’ opens
Posted on December 13th, 2009 by Janice Wood
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has opened the doors of a new “green garage,” where engineering students are using aerospace techniques to develop a car of tomorrow, as well as develop a reduced-emissions airplane for NASA’s Green Flight Challenge, while investigating the... Continue Reading →
First Musicfest a success
Posted on December 9th, 2009 by Janice Wood
The first Fly-In Musicfest, held by the The Flying Musicians Association Nov. 7 at the Fort Worth Spinks Airport (FWS) in Texas was “a huge success,” according to organizers. Continue Reading →
FRG hosts Pearl Harbor memorial ceremony
Posted on December 8th, 2009 by Janice Wood
Some 400 people participated in Pearl Harbor memorial ceremonies Dec. 7 at Republic Airport (FRG) in New York, as five survivors of that attack were honored at the American Airpower Museum by members of the Air Force Association and the... Continue Reading →
TEX celebrates reopening
Posted on December 6th, 2009 by Janice Wood
Officials at Colorado’s Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) will celebrate a grand re-opening Dec. 17 following the completion of a $22 million runway renovation project. Astronaut and Telluride homeowner Neil Armstrong will serve as the guest of honor at the event,... Continue Reading →
Government study cites poor FAA morale
Posted on December 3rd, 2009 by Charles Spence
Declining morale at the FAA could affect the way programs move, such as development of the next generation air transportation system (NextGen), according to a study by the Government Accountability Office, which notes the low morale could pose obstacles to... Continue Reading →
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