The newest addition to the Lone Star Flight Museum in Houston is the only flying model of the Howard 250, a transformation of the Lockheed L-18 Lodestar into an executive corporate aircraft. Only four planes were converted to the new design.
Briefings
Piper CEO retires
Piper President and CEO Simon Caldecott will retire after 10 years with the company. His successor has not yet been named.
Clay Lacy offers Sustainable Aviation Fuel at its FBOs
Clay Lacy expects to sell at least 100,000 gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in 2021 at its FBOs at Van Nuys Airport and John Wayne Orange County Airport in Southern California.
Developing drones for humanitarian aid
Air Serv International has partnered with the University of Michigan to develop a drone specifically designed for humanitarian missions.
New name for Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems
Only the name has changed for the 37-year-old company, which specializes in general aviation ignition systems.
Effort begins to make it easier to park your plane
Many airports have transient GA parking areas that are available to pilots, but are either not labeled or labeled in a way that is not clear or relevant to the ramp’s purpose. Standardized terms will eliminate confusion for pilots, better identify parking options for pilots where they exist, and assist pilots in preflight planning.
Applications open for GlobalAir.com scholarship
Deadline to apply for the $1,000 scholarship is Aug. 15, 2021.
Go flying, get free ForeFlight gear
Pilots who fly into certain FBOs across the south during the month of April will be able to pick up free ForeFlight gear and also be entered for a chance to win a monthly and a grand prize.
Women in Aviation virtual conference attracts 2,300 worldwide
“We made the decision last fall — for the safety of all our attendees during the pandemic — to take our annual gathering to an all-virtual platform with the goal of delivering the same content to include a wide variety of keynote speakers and exhibitors, seven education session tracks, professional development seminars and workshops, scholarship awards, and the Pioneer Hall of Fame induction ceremony,” said Women in Aviation International CEO Allison McKay.