Showalter Flying Service’s Bahamas Day, a free event that will take place Feb. 19 at Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) in Florida, is geared towards pilots who want to fly their aircraft to The Bahamas, as well as for non-pilots who desire information on charter flights, accommodations, and activities. This event, which takes place annually at […]
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Southeast Aviation Show slated at GMU
The South Carolina Aviation Association’s Southeast Aviation Show will be held at the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) Saturday, Oct. 29. The event will provide pilots from around the southern region a showcase of the latest products on the market, according to organizers, who note the event is open to anyone interested in aviation. There will […]
iPad Cockpit Accessories from Sporty’s
Sporty’s has introduced the Sporty’s iPad Kneeboard and Sporty’s iPad Flight Desk. The compact, bifold iPad Kneeboard holds your iPad securely on the left side and has an adjustable stand so that the right viewing angle for your screen may be set. A right side organizer section includes mesh pockets and a zippered compartment for […]
Ross Aviation acquires Fresno FBO
Ross Aviation has acquired the assets and the lease of the FBO formerly operated by Atlantic Aviation at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) in Fresno, Calif. The FBO will consolidate into the Ross Aviation’s existing on-field operation, Corporate Aircraft. With this acquisition, Corporate Aircraft offers more than 250,000 square feet of hangar and 55,000 square […]
LiveAirShowTV profiles Reno air racers John and Heather Penney
Continuing its coverage of the 2010 Reno National Championship Air Races, LiveAirShowTV profiles the father/daughter duo of John and Heather Penney. Though they are not the only racing family at Reno, these two share something very special. “There are many stories on the ramp at Reno,” says LiveAirShowTV President Jeff Lee. “We felt like this […]
QBE forms U.S. GA Underwriting Group
QBE the Americas has created a U.S.-based general aviation underwriting operation. Headquartered in Atlanta, QBE the Americas’ Aviation Team is designed to expand the company’s global aviation activities. QBE is already an aviation insurance writer in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific. “The U.S. is the largest market for general aviation in the […]
iPad Kneeboard now at Aircraft Spruce
Aircraft Spruce now carries the iPad Kneeboard Pro from MyGoFlight.com. Available in silver or black, the kneeboard is designed to accommodate all preferences for how you like to use it: Right and left hand, attached to the right or left leg, as a traditional kneeboard, or as a lap desk. You can easily slide the […]
Latest tax changes in 2011 State Tax Guide for General Aviation
Conklin & de Decker has released its new 2011 State Tax Guide for General Aviation. Packed full of critical tax information, the guide is a reference tool for aircraft operators, accountants, dealers, brokers, aviation law professionals, and others who deal with state taxes. The State Tax Guide contains the latest taxes and fees imposed on […]
Paragon Aviation Group expands FBO network
Paragon Aviation Group has added four new FBO members to its network: Maguire Aviation (VNY); Aero Air (HIO); Galvin Flying Service (BFI); and First Aviation Services (TEB). Paragon represents a group of independent FBOs and small chains that have the same operational principles, leveraging buying power and sharing customer information through flight tracking software provided […]

