SEBRING, Florida —The ninth annual U.S. Sport Aviation Expo wrapped up a successful weekend of activities supporting general aviation and the Light-Sport Aircraft industry Sunday, Jan. 20. Expo officials estimate the weekend’s attendance will exceed last year’s record attendance of 16,000.
Cessna goes to the races
January 23, 2013 by 1 Comment
Cessna Aircraft Co. has inked a strategic partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing Teams to sponsor NASCAR driver Jamie McMurray, as well as racers in the IZOD IndyCar Series and the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series.
First GE H80-powered King Air delivered
January 23, 2013 by 5 Comments
SMYRNA, Tenn. — Smyrna Air Center, Inc. has delivered the world’s first King Air C90 powered by General Electric’s new H80 800 SHP engines.
Jet Aviation expands in Houston and Dallas
January 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Jet Aviation recently expanded its maintenance capability at its newly acquired FBO at Houston’s Hobby Airport, as well as expanded its ramp at its FBO in Dallas at Love Field.
IWS adds AWOS
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Belfort Instrument Co. has installed its AWOS AV with Ceilometer at the West Houston Airport (IWS), Houston, Texas.
Lincoln Electric launches welding safety interactive guide
January 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Lincoln Electric has launched a Welding Safety Interactive Guide [Read more...]
Wind gust catches taildragger
January 23, 2013 by 1 Comment
Aircraft: Cessna 180. Injuries: None. Location: Helena, Mont. Aircraft damage: Substantial.
What reportedly happened: The accident happened during a training flight. [Read more...]
Prime Time for general aviation pilots
January 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
As part of our Aviation Innovations, Todd Petersen from Petersen Aviation Inc., sent along this idea: “Sometimes when trying to start an airplane in cold weather, the engine will die immediately after starting as you try to give it a little throttle to keep it running. The way to cure this [Read more...]
Great Lakes Aviation Conference this weekend
January 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The 2013 Great Lakes Aviation Conference is slated for Friday, Jan. 25, and Saturday, Jan. 26.
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