The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed to enhance the professional development of U.S. air carrier pilots to make certain that they adhere to standard procedures and prevent behavior which could lead to pilot errors. The rule would require leadership and command training, and mentoring training for pilots-in-command. It would also require each air carrier […]
Author: Jenine Johnson
ADB SAFEGATE Focuses on Airport Performance with New Brand Identity
ADB SAFEGATE has launched a brand identity that captures the company’s focus on delivering Airport Performance from approach to departure. Airport Performance solutions encompass every aspect of air traffic control and guidance, from approach, runway and taxiway lighting, to tower-based traffic control systems, to intelligent gate and docking automation. The aim is to enhance an […]
AOPA to Partner with Purdue University to Put Aviation in High School Classrooms
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and Purdue University have announced a partnership to develop aviation-related science and math curricula for high schools across America. The program will be the first of its kind, offering students comprehensive four-year aviation study options that are aligned to rigorous math and science standards used in many states […]
Daher Appoints Simavia as TBM Aircraft Sales Representative for Russia
Daher announced recently the selection of Simavia as its TBM Aircraft Sales Representative for Russia. Simavia is a growing aviation company that develops general aviation and business aviation services in Russia, operating from its Krasnodar headquarters (in the Kuban region near the Black Sea) and a base at St. Petersburg. It has four main activities: […]
Hartzell Releases Special Pricing for Piper Meridian, M500 Propellers
In advance of the annual MMOPA Convention, Hartzell Propeller released special pricing for the company’s five-blade composite propeller designed specifically for the Piper Aircraft Meridian and Piper’s new M500. The Malibu/Mirage Owners & Pilots Association (MMOPA) convention begins here Oct. 5-9. The $49,000 list price includes the new five-blade Raptor™ light weight hub, ASCII Carbon […]
EAA Surpasses 200,000 Members
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), the recreational aviation organization that began in 1953 as a group of individuals dedicated to grassroots aviation, has surpassed 200,000 members for the first time. “We reached this milestone by building on the legacy established by our founder, Paul Poberezny, who more than 60 years ago stated that all who […]
EAA’s Tom Poberezny Inducted into National Aviation Hall of Fame
Tom Poberezny, a two-time former aerobatic champion and air show performer who later served as President, Chairman and CEO of the EAA and established the EAA Young Eagles program to encourage youth to become pilots, was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame on October 1st along with three others in Dayton, Ohio. EAA […]
Duncan Aviation Aircraft Sales Team Releases Latest Business Jet Model/Market Summary
Duncan Aviation recently compiled and published a new edition of its Business Jet Model/Market Summary. The 3Q 2016 Edition of this quick reference guide is compiled to show the most recent published market pricing/valuation information from 2Q 2016 in an easy-to-use and easy-to-compare format. “We use this tool with our aircraft sales and acquisition clients […]
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Recognized for Carbon Reduction
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport was recognized recently as a newly-accredited airport in the Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) Airport Carbon Accreditation program. Airports attain this accreditation by managing and reducing their carbon footprint. In 2014, Phoenix Sky Harbor set a goal to reduce its carbon footprint 10% by 2020. Between 2014 – […]
Duncan Aviation is Named Exclusive US Partner for Integrated Smart Cabin Upgrade
Duncan Aviation has entered into an agreement to be the exclusive US distributor of INAIRVATION’s Integrated Smart Cabin Upgrade for Gulfstream 450 and 550 business aircraft. INAIRVATION, a joint venture between Lufthansa Technik AG and F/LIST GmbH, offers pre-engineered retrofit packages to replace factory-installed CMS (Cabin Management System) systems no longer in production. These innovative […]
