Alexandria, VA – The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has promoted Johanna O’Toole to comptroller. O’Toole, who has been with NATA since 1998, previously served as director, administration & financial services. “We are thrilled to promote Johanna to the position of comptroller,” stated NATA President and CEO James K. Coyne. “As comptroller, Johanna will lead […]
ASA adds second iPad kneeboard
ASA adds a second iPad kneeboard ($29.95) to its line. The new iPad case and kneeboard helps pilots protect and use their iPad in flight and on the ground. The elastic strap secures the case to the pilot’s leg for in-flight use. The plastic cover keeps the iPad screen safe while maintaining full viewing and […]
Airport hopes to attract tenants with rebate program
Lexington, NC – The Davidson County Airport Authority is offering a new fuel rebate to tenants at the Davidson County Airport. The program will be tracked by the airport’s FBO operator, Fly High Lexington and is based on annual fuel consumption. “Basically the more fuel a base tenant pumps during the year, the higher the […]
Transportation Trust Fund fact sheets
The Airport and Airway Trust Fund (AATF) is not the only trust fund facing current and future financial challenges. Taxpayers for Common Sense has created a fact sheet regarding the AATF as well as the Highway, Inland Waterway and Harbor Maintenance trust funds. Read it here.
EagleMed opens at Greenville airport
Greenville, S.C. — “Until now, people in the Upstate of South Carolina who needed emergency long distance critical care air ambulance service had to wait for a plane out of Charlotte, N.C. or Gwinnett, G.A.,” according to David Ellis, Program Manager, of EagleMed South Carolina. “Often these planes were already booked and some aren’t available 24 […]
WingX adds iPhone, Zaon, AvConnect support
San Jose, CA – Hilton Software‘s WingX Pro7 Version 6.1 now supports the iPhone to include its 3D Synthetic Vision and optional AHRS integration. Enhancements include new pinch-to-zoom and swipe-to-pitch capabilities that provide a pilot with look-around ability and a new Birds Eye View mode enabling pilots to get an expansive 3D terrain view. Support […]
Armstrong appointed director at NY society
Bayport, NY – The Bayport Aerodrome Society (which operates the Bayport Aerodrome Museum) has appointed William T. Armstrong as Membership Director on the Societies Board of Directors. The Bayport Aerodrome Society (BAS) is dedicated to the preservation and heritage of Long Island aviation. Bill Armstrong is a native of Long Island with ties to the […]
Dinner and Movie with Tuskegee Airmen
Tuskegee Airmen from the Denver metro area will gather to dine at Movie Tavern in Aurora, Colorado. Dinner will be followed by a screening of ‘Red Tails‘, the George Lucas movie about the Tuskegee Airmen. Ticket information is available at the On Laughter Silvered Wings website. For more information call 720-324-0204 or email.
RAF adds four state liaisons
The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) has added four state liaisons to its rolls: Lloyd Babcock of Pennsylvania, Rick Lach of California, Brad Frederick of Michigan, and Alan Cossitt of Oregon. Each is tasked with fulfilling the RAFs nationwide campaign to create, maintain, and preserve backcountry airstrips. “What that meant for Lloyd, Alan, Rick and, Brad […]