Landmark Aviation, which was selected as the new FBO provider at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in February, officially began operations May 1. “We have been looking forward to being a part of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport and community,” said Dan Bucaro, President & CEO of Landmark Aviation. “ATL is the busiest commercial airport in the […]
Products
Wicks introduces colorful pitot tube covers
Wicks Aircraft Supply is now offering a new line of colorful covers for pitot tubes and nacelle plug streamers that will fit most single and twin engine aircraft models. Made of heavy canvas and florescent plastic that is light-reflective, each Hi Viz product features a prominent “Remove Before Flight” label that can easily be seen […]
Golf tournament slated
The Greater St. Louis Business Aviation Association (GSLBAA) will hold the 35th Business Aviation Annual Memorial Open (BAAMO) annual golf tournament June 4 at Pevely Farms Golf Course in St. Louis, Mo. Tee-off is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. The event is limited to 144 golfers and is open to aviators and aviation professionals. “We were […]
Aerospace Industry Report published
The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and the Center for Aviation and Aerospace Leadership (CAAL) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University–Worldwide have teamed to produce a new publication for the aviation and aerospace industry: Aerospace Industry Report 2011. The report, which will be released later this month, will provide a business and market review of the U.S. aerospace […]
AAR Aircraft Services extends Phillips 66 contract
AAR Aircraft Services – Oklahoma, the sole FBO at Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City (OKC), has extended its contract as a Phillips 66 Aviation branded dealer for five more years. Owned by AAR – a global provider of products and services to commercial aviation and government/defense industries – AAR-Oklahoma recently opened a new, […]
Quality Sport Planes slates Open Hangar Day
Quality Sport Planes at Cloverdale Airport in California, will hold an Open Hangar Day, Saturday, May 7. Representatives from Zenith Aircraft will be on hand to talk with pilots and show off the company’s kits. The event, which will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will include demo flights, Young Eagles flights courtesy of […]
Hartzell debuts Top Prop conversion for Baron twins
Hartzell Propeller has received FAA approval of a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) that covers a new 3-bladed propeller conversion kit for the Beechcraft Baron 55 fleet. This new Top Prop conversion provides Beechcraft Baron owners with improved reliability, added performance and decreased noise levels, according to company officials. This same 7391‘Scimitar blade was the choice […]
Sporty’s introduces eCatalogs
Sporty’s has added a complete digital version of its catalog for both online and mobile customers. “Pilots still love the print version of our catalog,” says Sporty’s Pilot Shop Vice President John Zimmerman. That was the impetus behind adding a complete digital version of Sporty’s catalog for both online and mobile customers, he added. “Online […]
Jet Source named Piper Service Center
Piper Aircraft Co. has named Jet Source, located in Carlsbad, Calif., the new Piper Service Center for southern California. “We are delighted to join the Piper family and look forward to working closely with the aircraft sales team at Cutter Piper Sales,” said Ian Ewing, VP, Business Development at Jet Source, which is located at […]