MESA, Arizona — Aviation Performance Solutions (APS) has launched its scholarship program for 2017. Each year, APS awards one Professional Pilot Upset Training Course, a $4,445 value, to a pilot starting their professional aviation career. The course provides new and seasoned pilots with ground and on-aircraft training focused on mitigating the risk of Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I), the number […]
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Aviation campus planned for Addison Airport
ADDISON, Texas — The Business Aviation Group is moving ahead with plans to redevelop more than 16 acres at Addison Airport, just north of Dallas, into an aviation campus. The BA Group’s new development will be in the southeast quadrant of Addison Airport (KADS), adjacent to the notable Addison Circle Park. Phase I, which will consist […]
AeroInnovate now accepting applications
OSHKOSH, Wis. — AeroInnovate, an aviation accelerator program that operates under the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Business Success Center, is now accepting applications to its 2017 virtual business accelerator program for start-up companies within the aviation and aerospace industry. The virtual business accelerator program is an eight-week course beginning June 2 and culminating at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh the […]
Gary Jet Center plans new Corporate Flight Center
GARY, Ind. — Gary Jet Center (GJC) plans to build a new Corporate Flight Center as part of GJC’s FBO at the Gary/Chicago International Airport (KGYY). “This Corporate Flight Center is the crowning piece in the Gary Jet Center’s goal of providing the finest flight experience in the Chicago aviation market,” reports Wil Davis, Chairman & […]
2017 Atlanta Warbird Weekend to salute Tuskegee Airmen
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — The accomplishments of the Tuskegee Airmen in World War II and beyond will be celebrated as the theme of the third annual Atlanta Warbird Weekend, set for Oct. 7-9, 2017, at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport Hosted by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing, the weekend will feature the CAF Tuskegee Red Tail Squadron […]
Stellar Aviation acquires Horizon Aviation at KSPI
SOUTH PALM BEACH, Florida — Stellar Aviation Group has acquired Horizon Aviation, an FBO at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield, Ill. “This new location is the strategic cornerstone for our growing FBO network as we look to expand further throughout the important Midwestern region,” said Jonathan Miller, president of Stellar Aviation Group. The Abraham Lincoln […]
Belite introduces Pipper
WICHITA — Belite Aircraft has introduced its first two-place experimental aircraft design, the Pipper. “I wanted to take my wife flying in a Belite aircraft,” explains James Wiebe, the CEO of Belite, “and implement my years of learning about what it takes to make a light plane quick to build, strong and affordable for the […]
Renovated terminal opens at KFTW
FORT WORTH, Texas – A new day has dawned at Meacham International Airport, thanks to a public/private partnership between the City of Fort Worth and FBO American Aero FTW. On Jan. 24, 2017, city officials cut the ribbon on a new, 85,000-square-foot administration building for the 91-year-old airport. American Aero FTW will be the prime tenant […]
Quest names new CEO
SANDPOINT, Idaho — Quest Aircraft Company has named Robert H. Wells has as its new Chief Executive Officer. Wells has more than 40 years of aviation experience. Most recently he spent 15 years with TAG Aviation, rising to CEO of the holding company. Wells officially assumed his new role with Quest on Jan. 15. “I am very […]