Photo above -Â Paul Branham, Vice President of Special Projects for Quest Aircraft, and Homer Constantinides, Managing Director at Airflite, shake hands after the announcement at NBAA 2018. As a part of Quest Aircraft Company’s continuous efforts to provide an industry-leading global sales and support network, the company announced today the appointment of Airflite Pty Ltd […]
Author: Kim Stevens
AOPA Awarded American Airlines Education Grant
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has been awarded an American Airlines $25,000 flight education grant, one of 17 awards the airline made to schools and organizations dedicated to training the new generation of aviation professionals. The funds will go toward the development of AOPA’s High School STEM Curriculum, said Cindy Hasselbring, senior director […]
Silver Air Opens Teterboro Base
Silver Air, the private jet management and charter company, has officially opened its East Coast base of operations at Teterboro Airport (TEB) with a world-class Gulfstream GV jet now ready for charter. “Teterboro is one of the most popular airports for private jet travelers out of Manhattan and other New York and New Jersey locations, […]
Virginia’s Burnette Receives NASAO Distinguished Service Award
Cliff Burnette, Director of the Airport Services Division of the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV), has received the NASAO State Aviation Distinguished Service Award. It was presented at the 2018 National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) Annual Convention held September 23-25, 2018 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Cliff Burnette is in his 41st year as […]
New Aviation Economic Impact Study for Washington State Begins
The Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation Division initiated an update to the Washington Aviation Economic Impact Study (AEIS) starting in October. This study, last updated in 2012, provides critical information on the value of our state’s aviation system. It will calculate and document the economic contributions airports make to local communities, regions and the […]
Quest Aircraft Appoints New Sales Representative for Mexico
Photo above -Â John Hunt, Quest VP of Sales for the Americas, stands with Avemex executive leadership at NBAA 2018, after the announcement. Quest Aircraft Company announced the appointment of Avemex as the authorized sales representative for Mexico, a move that demonstrates the Kodiak manufacturer’s commitment to growth in Latin America. Avemex is based out the […]
Alsim Opens New Florida Demo Center and Sim Lab
Alsim has once again expanded its presence in North America with a new joint Alsim/Cirrus Aviation demonstration center and simulation lab in Florida. The new facility at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport contains Alsim’s latest simulation products including the AL172 and AL250. This mix of both generic and type-specific simulators with Alsim’s High Definition Visual Systems […]
Piper Records Best Quarter and Year to Date Performance in Ten Years
Piper Aircraft, Inc. recently announced its aircraft sales and delivery results for the third quarter of 2018, ending September 30th. Aircraft sales continued to grow in both the Trainer Class and M-Class product lines with turbine M-Class products and the single engine Archer TX trainer leading the sales expansion for the company. The company delivered […]
The All-New Conklin & de Decker Delivers Aircraft Data Anytime, Anywhere
Conklin & de Decker, a JSSI company, unveiled a complete relaunch of their platform. Following JSSI’s acquisition of Conklin & de Decker, announced at EBACE 2018, it marks the first of many product enhancements designed to disrupt the aircraft acquisition and management process by streamlining access to the most trusted aircraft comparison data available. The […]
FAA Announces $40.9 Million for New Tower at Greensboro
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investing $40.9 million in infrastructure for Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) in Greensboro, NC. The Agency is building a new, 180-foot-tall Air Traffic Control Tower. The new control tower will accommodate up to eight positions for air traffic controllers in a 550- square-foot tower cab. […]
