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West Star names new director of Bombardier programs
West Star Aviation recently named George Laiten director of Bombardier programs. He will join the West Star Aviation team in East Alton, Ill., in support of Challenger and Global series aircraft maintenance, avionics interior, paint service and support. Laiten has an extensive background as both a maintenance technician with KC Aviation and as Senior Manager […]
GA won’t repeat 2008 rout
With equity markets whipsawing, national debt issues, and overall economic uncertainty, some in the general aviation sector wonder if it’s a precursor to another 2008-like industry free-fall. “Not so,” asserts industry analyst Brian Foley. “I wasn’t shy in publicly proclaiming the sky was falling back then, and I’m now categorically insisting that same scenario just […]
Call for more homebuilders to participate in safety survey
WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 5,000 experimental aircraft and homebuilders have completed a survey on how these aircraft are built, but the National Transportation Safety Board and the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) would like to see more participation. On July 14, the NTSB launched a safety study of experimentals and homebuilts — which NTSB officials […]
Teen returns home after flying around perimeter of U.S.
There was a frenzy of excitement at Corona Municipal Airport (AJO) on Aug. 18 as people scanned the sky searching for 17-year-old Taylor De Ley, who had just flown his family’s RV-4 around the perimeter of the U.S. by himself. According to a story in the Press-Enterprise, Taylor said upon landing: “It was an absolute […]
New national commander for CAP
Civil Air Patrol National Vice Commander Brig. Gen. Charles L. “Chuck” Carr Jr. of Columbus, Ohio, was elected national commander last week, while Middle East Region Commander Col. Joseph R. Vazquez of Richmond, Va., was elected national vice commander. Carr’s election to a three-year term as national commander occurred on the first day of business […]
Diamond expands sales and service network
Diamond Aircraft has expanded its U.S. sales and service network with new Diamond Regional Distribution Centers in Northern California and Minnesota. “Kansas City Aviation Center (KCAC), our long time Diamond distributor for the central Midwest states, will be expanding its operations with new bases in Minnesota and northern California,” said Peter Maurer, president of Diamond […]
Aircraft Spruce offers free shipping on Sennheiser’s new headset
Aircraft Spruce is now offering free shipping on the Sennheiser S1 Digital aviation headset, which was introduced at AirVenture. The new headset is designed to give pilots maximum control over noise levels in the cockpit, according to company officials. At the push of a button, the S1’s NoiseGard digital technology analyzes the cockpit’s noise levels […]
Ehler joins West Star Aviation
Don Ehler has joined West Star Aviation as Technical Sales Manager. He will be based in Chesterfield, Mo., at West Star Aviation’s newest maintenance facility located at Spirit of St. Louis Airport (SUS). Ehler brings over 30 years of experience to his new position, including sales and corporate management. His most recent position was Parts […]