EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Premier Jet Center (PJC) has been designated as an authorized Pilatus service center by KCAC Aviation. PJC now offers Pilatus support throughout KCAC’s Pilatus aircraft sales territory including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. For Pilatus owners, Premier Jet Center has the resources to offer a “one-stop-shop” in support for their […]
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West Star Aviation green lights apprenticeship program
West Star Aviation has teamed with Careerwise Colorado to establish a long-term apprenticeship program for upcoming talent. West Star will begin to host their apprentices in August 2018. Colorado launched a statewide initiative called Careerwise due to the workforce needs and lack of competencies needed for skilled/trade positions. West Star has agreed to employ at […]
Pilots for Patients
On Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, pilots took to the skies and found their way to the Port of South Louisiana’s Executive Regional Airport in Reserve, Louisiana, for the first Pilots for Patients (PFP) Fly-In. The Louisiana-based non-profit has been in existence for some nine years and has one mission: To assist those in need of […]
2018 Red Bull Races to include first-ever stop in France
In 2018, the Red Bull Air Race World Championship will make eight stops around the globe, including a premiere in Cannes, the first French race in the history of the sport. The 2018 season kicks off Feb. 2-3 with a record 11th consecutive season opener in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Cannes then rolls out the red […]
Free aviation careers program to launch in January
Pathways to Aviation will debut a new aviation careers program for high school and college students in January 2018. Launching at two different locations, aviation industry experts will describe career opportunities in a series of monthly workshops. Students will also receive career planning guidance, particularly in the areas of job searching, skills identification, resume writing, and […]
Flight school opens at KSEF
A new flight school has opened at Sebring Regional Airport (KSEF) — the airport’s first flight training facility. Leading Edge Flight Training School is open and ready for business with a Cessna 172 and a Lake Amphibian. The school also offers simulator training on the Redbird FMX. The sim will be available for all to […]
AeroShell Aerobatic Team’s Gene McNeely retires
As the 2017 Stuart Air Show closed at Witham Field in Florida on Nov. 5, aviation enthusiasts bid a fond farewell to AeroShell Aerobatic Team member Gene McNeely, who retired after 24 years of flying the “slot” position for the team. His favorite memories are flying the night shows that he humbly explains away as […]
Super Legends take top spots in Texas STOL Roundup
American Legend Aircraft Company reports a customer-flown Super Legend took first place and scored best overall in the recent Texas STOL Roundup, with a second Super Legend took second place in another heat. A video of the two at the roundup is available below. The 2017 Texas STOL Roundup was held at South Texas Regional […]
MT-Propeller hits milestone
MT-Propeller recently manufactured and installed its 20,000th constant speed propeller. The owner of the 20,000th MT constant speed propeller, Andrew Birrell, flew in from the UK in his KingAir 200 to MT-Propeller at the Airport Straubing-Wallmuehle (EDMS), where the Whisper Props/MTV-27-1-E-C-F-R(P)/CFR225-55f were installed. Since the MT turboprop line was established in 1999, more than 2,000 5-bladed […]