Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) recently received STC approval for its Beechcraft 400A 2-Place Divan. The STC allows for installation in all Beechjet and Hawker Beechcraft 400A series aircraft in addition to the 400 series. The AvFab 2-Place Divan adds utility to any Beechjet/Hawker Beechcraft 400A by adding capacity and refreshing the look of the cabin, company […]
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Atlanta hotel offers aviator weekend getaway package
The Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport Hotel is offering airplane enthusiasts the ability to watch planes land at one of the nation’s busiest airports and get as close as possible without stepping onto the tarmac. The Atlanta airport hotel is offering a front-row experience with nightly room rates starting at $104. The Aviator Package includes: Guest […]
Air Zoo program lets kids explore planets
On Saturday, Aug. 27, Air Zoo visitors will have the chance to learn about the solar system through hands-on activities at this month’s Super Science Saturday: Which Planet Am I? Each 30-minute presentation (at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.) will feature fun facts about each planet where kids will have to guess which […]
Novel based on WASPs to be released Aug. 30
“Velva Jean Learns to Fly,” by Jennifer Niven, a fictional account of one WASP’s experiences learning to fly, will be released Aug. 30. The book follows the exploits of Velva Jean Hart in Niven’s first novel, Velva Jean Learns to Drive, which began with the young girl losing both parents, finding true love and risking […]
Lummus named GM of StandardAero’s LAX facility
StandardAero has named Robert Lummus Vice President and General Manager of StandardAero Business Aviation’s Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) facility. Lummus had been serving as the facility’s VP/GM in an acting capacity since April. Lummus will focus on all of the site’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services and maintaining FAA, European Aviation Safety Agency […]
StandardAero plans improvements to Augusta facility
StandardAero Business Aviation has signed a new 10-year lease on its Augusta, Ga., facility. The lease ensures StandardAero’s continued occupancy and includes an additional 10-year option, company officials said. StandardAero, formerly known as Garrett Aviation Services, has been the facility’s tenant since 1974. StandardAero Augusta also is installing new hangar ventilation systems and is painting […]
Jet Aviation names new GM for CPS
Jet Aviation has appointed Charles F. Krugh as the new senior vice president and general manager at Jet Aviation St. Louis. He will be responsible for the company’s completions and maintenance business at the facility. Krugh joins Jet Aviation St. Louis from Bombardier Aerospace, where he most recently served as general manager of the Wichita […]
Wichita State increases R&D expenditures
Wichita State University has risen to second among the nation’s universities in aeronautical research and development expenditures, according to the latest information from the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics. In fiscal year 2009, Wichita State had $50 million in aeronautical R&D expenditures, compared to $32.9 million in 2008. Wichita […]
College orders four Skyhawks
Cessna Aircraft Co. has signed a contract with Seneca College in Toronto for four 172 Skyhawk aircraft modified with Cessna’s Crew/Cockpit Resource Management (CRM) training seat. The four Skyhawks will join the Seneca School of Aviation and Flight Technology fleet of 14 aircraft that includes eight earlier model 172s. The new aircraft will be delivered […]