The new Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan (AIAM) has launched. The association’s mission is to be the voice of the more than 600 aerospace companies and organizations in Michigan, according to officials. Michigan’s heritage in the aerospace industry spans more than 100 years with the University of Michigan’s aerospace engineering program, the oldest in the […]
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Advance tickets now available for Oshkosh 2018
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Advance purchase admission tickets and camping credentials are now available for the 66th annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in. The week-long event will be held July 23-29, 2018, at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Daily and weekly admissions are available, including the ability to join Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and […]
FBO expands at KGYY
GARY, Indiana — Gary Jet Center (GJC) has opened its new Corporate Flight Center as part of GJC’s FBO at the Gary/Chicago International Airport (KGYY). The 8,300-square-foot building features a glass-walled lobby with seating for over 45, an espresso bar and unobstructed views of the recently expanded 9,000 foot runway, according to officials. The Flight […]
Virtual museum to honor Tuskegee Airmen launches
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, has launched a Virtual Museum at RedTail.org. The online collection of artifacts, memorials and personal mementos aims to explore the experiences of the Tuskegee Airmen, so people of all ages can gain a deeper understanding of the impact of their service […]
Advanced Aero Components buys Glasair II and III assets
REDDING, Calif. – Advanced Aero Components (AAC) has bought the assets of both the Glasair II and III from Glasair Aviation. The acquisition includes all tooling, parts inventory, and intellectual property related to both models. “Customer support to more than 2,000 existing builders and owners will continue into the future for all existing aircraft,” said […]
Aviation Explorers names youth representatives for new program
Two Aviation Explorers have been selected for the first Aviation Explorers Youth Representative program. Yoni Butbul of Skokie, Illinois, and Megan Ryan of Valley Falls, Kansas, were elected to this one-year position by their fellow Explorers who took part at the Aviation Exploration Base at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. Yoni Butbul is a member of the […]
NavWorx ceases operations
NavWorx has ceased operations after the FAA determined that a GPS module in the ADS600-B did not meet requirements. “The ADS600-B Gen 2.0 product utilizes a GPS module from a third-party vendor,” officials said on the NavWorx site. “Although the vendor represented their GPS module met 14 CFR 91.227, the FAA recently determined the GPS […]
Flight training experience award winners named
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association‘s You Can Fly program has revealed the 2017 Flight Training Experience Award winners. Earning top honors as the National Best Flight School is SkyTrek Alaska Flight Training in Anchorage, Alaska. National Best Flight Instructor winner is Zoan Harclerode from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Regional winners also were honored for providing a […]
HangarSwap fixes search functionality
When HangarSwap launched its new site version in June, an unforeseen and unwelcome issue popped up. Anyone using the search bar looking for parts found few or none available. A user had to add a + symbol between search works for the search functionality to work properly. For example, “cessna+door” worked, but “cessna door” did not. […]