When the desperate call to move medical and relief supplies from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to remote areas of the island, Angel Flight Southeast enlisted the help of a nationwide network of volunteer pilots to arrange for a squadron of planes to respond. “Angels to the Island” include several pilots who fly their own aircraft […]
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SMO runway shortening begins Oct. 9
Despite ongoing litigation by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and other parties, the city of Santa Monica, California, is moving forward with a runway shortening project at Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO), starting Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. SMO’s single runway will be reduced from 4,973 feet to 3,500 feet, with the project expected to […]
AOPA reveals locations for 2018 fly-ins
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has released its 2018 fly-in locations. The two-day events will kick off June 15-16 in Missoula, Montana, then head to Santa Fe, New Mexico, Sept. 14-15; Carbondale, Illinois, Oct. 5-6; and Gulf Shores, Alabama, Oct. 26-27. Each location has been designed to provide gateways to explore the mountain […]
Installation network for Cessna parachute recovery systems established
BRS Aerospace has established a nationwide Cessna Parachute System Authorized Installation Network to handle whole aircraft parachute installations on the Cessna 172 and 182 fleets. “The network of factory-approved installation centers are all equipped and qualified to install the BRS Aerospace whole aircraft parachute recovery systems in 172s and 182s, providing an unprecedented level of […]
Museum adds Fighting Falcon to its collection
HONOLULU — Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor has added an F-16A Fighting Falcon (serial number 80-0498) to its collection of modern jet fighters with a dedication Sept. 27, 2017, in Hangar 79. The museum received the F-16 on loan from the National Museum of the United States Air Force in July 2016, and since that time, […]
Continental names Air Power preferred distributor
Continental Motors Group has designated Air Power as a preferred distributor for factory new and factory rebuilt engines. Air Power offers the full range of Continental gasoline engines. Customers will be able to request quotes, engine customization, and place orders through direct links from the Continental website and using dedicated phone lines. “Air Power has […]
$2 million competition launched to develop personal flying devices
Just launched is a new competition to encourage innovators to create a safe and easy-to-use personal flying device. Called GoFly, the two-year competition encourages teams from around the world to leverage recent advances in propulsion, energy, light-weight materials, and control and stability systems to make the dream of personal flight a reality. Prize money of $2 […]
Museum of Flight gets largest bequest in its history
SEATTLE — The Museum of Flight has received the largest bequest in its 52-year history, a donation of more than $17 million from the estate of Betty Houston, widow of Frank “Sam” Houston. The gift will establish the Frank “Sam” and Betty Houston Education Endowment to provide educational opportunities to young people exploring aerospace and STEM […]
Sky-Tec solenoid line sold to Lamar Technologies
Lamar Technologies has acquired the Sky-Tec branded solenoid product line from Hartzell Engine Technologies. Lamar Technologies is a supplier of Original Equipment solenoids in general aviation, supplying Cessna, Piper, and Cirrus, as well as other airframe manufacturers and aviation distributors. “This acquisition will broaden our solenoid product offerings by adding multiple PMA applications to the legacy […]