Photo above provided by Michael Neese, Sweet Aviation. Precision Support Services, LLC., Guimbal’s North American Dealer, announced today the North American fleet of Guimbal Cabri G2s exceeded 50,000 flight hours. There are over forty Cabri G2s operating in the U.S. and Canada, representing 20+ flight schools, community colleges, universities, and private operators. Precision and Guimbal […]
Month: August 2021
Debut of Documentary Film, Flying Boat, Draws Thousands at AirVenture
Amid a nostalgic backdrop reminiscent of famous drive-in theaters of yesteryear, Filmmaker/Photographer/Pilot Dirk Braun made the theatrical debut of his new 77-minute breakout documentary, FLYING BOAT, which kicked off the 68th EAA AirVenture Fly-in in Oshkosh, WI. Attending the World Premiere were Managing Editor Hal Bryan of EAA who introduced Braun to thousands of aviation […]
Sky Harbour LLC, a Developer of Private Aviation Infrastructure, to Become Public Company Through Combination with Yellowstone Acquisition Company
Sky Harbour LLC (“SHG”), a developer of private aviation infrastructure focused on building, leasing and managing business aviation hangars, today announced it has entered into a business combination agreement with Yellowstone Acquisition Company (NASDAQ: YSAC, YSACU and YSACW) (“Yellowstone”), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company sponsored by Boston Omaha Corporation (NASDAQ:BOMN) (“Boston Omaha”). Upon […]
Beechcraft Denali Moves Closer to First Flight with Successful Ground Engine Runs
Textron Aviation announced it has successfully completed initial ground engine runs on the prototype Beechcraft Denali single-engine turboprop powered by GE Aviation’s new advanced Catalyst engine. The ground engine runs, which took place at Textron Aviation’s west campus in Wichita, Kansas, verified the functionality of the fuel system and engine, as well as the interface […]
Piper Aircraft Receives EASA Approval of Pilot 100i
Piper Aircraft, Inc. has been awarded approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the value priced, Pilot 100i. The Pilot 100i enters the trainer segment at a competitive price point of $298,900 IFR equipped and offers the same rugged durability and functionality as its stablemate, the Archer TX. “This milestone certification represents a […]
Mente Group Promotes Jim Lewis to Senior Managing Director
Mente Group has promoted 46-year aviation veteran Jim Lewis to Senior Managing Director. His experience ranges from early days as a freight and charter pilot and regional airline captain, to chief pilot, flight department manager, sales demonstration pilot, sales manager, director, and vice president. Before joining Mente Group in 2016, Lewis’ sales and marketing tenure […]
North Carolina Division of Aviation Signs on With Virginia FIX
The Virginia Department of Aviation has signed the North Carolina Department of Transportation Division of Aviation as the first state to collaborate, coordinate and disseminate information as a user of the Virginia Flight Information Exchange. NCDOT-Division of Aviation’s plan is to create and develop a FIX system for its state. “VA-FIX demonstrates great innovation and […]
Yuma Airport Awards Contract to Rehabilitate Apron Areas
Yuma International Airport has announced the award of a $2,492,820.50 construction contract to local Yuma contractor Cemex Construction Materials South, LLC to construct improvements necessary to rehabilitate several general aviation aircraft apron areas on the civilian side of the airport. Yuma International Airport awarded the project’s design and construction oversight contracts to Nicklaus Engineering, Inc., […]
NBAA Names Sean Lee to Board of Directors
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced that Sean Lee, global vice president, The Coca-Cola Company, has been named to the association’s Board of Directors. “Sean is a leader in aviation and business – his perspectives will be a most welcome addition to NBAA, and we are pleased to have him join the board,” […]
First Vaccine Drone Delivery Program Demonstrated in Winston-Salem
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and its healthtech business enterprise operated through the Innovation Quarter, iQ Healthtech Labs, are taking COVID-19 vaccination efforts to new heights with drone deliveries – the first COVID-19 vaccine drone delivery program in the country. This new initiative – operated by UPS and its subsidiary, UPS Flight Forward– expands Atrium […]