Raisbeck Engineering has named Straight Flight, a subsidiary of Sierra Nevada Corporation, as an authorized Raisbeck dealer. Founded in 1986 and acquired by Sierra Nevada Corporation in February 2007, Straight Flight specializes in heavy structural repair, inspections, modifications, paint, composite repair and fabrication, among some of the services the company provides worldwide. Straight Flight is located […]
Briefings
Well done, faithful servants
By REBECCA HOPKINS “When I was little, I wondered how an airplane could fly if it couldn’t breathe,” said Yunike Hermanus. Hermanus was talking about the Cessna 185 with the affectionate name of “Charlie Brown” that has served indigenous Kalimantan, Indonesia, communities for almost 50 years and 23,000 hours of flight time. It is one of […]
StandardAero and Martin Aviation team up
StandardAero and Martin Aviation have signed a three-year Authorized Service Center agreement for PT6A engine services. According to officials, the agreement will provide operators of King Air, Pilatus, Cessna Caravan, Cheyenne and TBM aircraft the advantage of a one-stop solution for both engine and airframe services. Under the agreement, StandardAero and Martin will work together […]
First flight: Scaled Composites experimental jet
Scaled Composites‘ most recent project, an experimental jet known as Model 401, made its first flight Oct. 11, 2017. Officials with Scaled report they worked with a customer to build two vehicles to demonstrate advanced, low-cost manufacturing techniques and to provide aircraft for research flight services to the aviation industry and the United States government. […]
Aviation Exploring Scholarships increase to $65,000 in 2018
Starting in 2018 the Aviation Exploring Scholarships awards will increase in value from $47,000 to $65,000 annually. The scholarships will be awarded as follows: One $20,000 scholarship for professional pilot training ($10,000 a year for two years). Nine $5,000 (formerly $3,000) awards across the categories of pilot, avionics technician, maintenance technician and aviation management. “This […]
New owner for Tupelo Aviation
TUPELO, Miss. — Having managed FBO operations at Tupelo Regional Airport (KTUP) since June 2012, Airport Management Solutions now owns the assets of Tupelo Aviation after its purchase from the Tupelo Airport Authority was finalized Oct. 1, 2017. The Avfuel-branded FBO provides its customers with Jet-A and avgas through both full service fueling operations and […]
Raisbeck Engineering to acquire Butterfield Industries
SEATTLE – Raisbeck Engineering will acquire all of the products and STCs of Butterfield Industries. The deal is anticipated to close on or before October 31, 2017. Butterfield Industries produces FAA-approved replacement parts for numerous King Air models, including PMA Direct Replacement Floorboards, Fuel Point Pans, Oil Residue Collection Systems, Air/Oil Separator Systems and Flow-Through Anti-Ice Kits. […]
GA airport steps up in wake of Hurricane Harvey
As one of the only Houston area airports with the facilities to support military aircraft, and one of the only ones that were open during Hurricane Harvey flooding, Houston Executive Airport provided support for Army Reserve and National Guard units from all over the United States flying rescue and support operations during the flooding. The airport […]
New RAF Arkansas airstrip gets identifier
The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) reports that the FAA officially activated Trigger Gap with a permanent location identifier on Sept. 19, 2017. Trigger Gap, (17A) is a new recreational airstrip in the Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas. It lies on lands managed by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) above the Kings River. “The RAF enabled this […]