Piper Aircraft has announced FAA certification of the G1000 NXi next generation integrated flight deck on both the M500 single engine turboprop and M350 pressurized, single-engine piston and is set to offer it as a retrofit option (via STC) for fielded G1000 equipped Matrix, Mirage (M350), and Meridian (M500) aircraft later this year. The G1000 […]
Author: Kim Stevens
British European Aviation (BEA) Named Newest Piper Dealer
Piper Aircraft has announced the appointment of British European Aviation Group (BEA) as the exclusive Dealer for the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Channel Islands. These territories represent some of the most active private aviation markets in Europe. “As the exclusive leasehold owners of Wycombe Air Park, BEA has 24/365 access to a General Aviation […]
Industry Veterans Join Expanded NBAA Regional Rep Program
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that Paige Kroner and Brittany Davies have been named Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regional representatives, respectively. The move marks an expansion of NBAA’s regional program to seven regions. “Our members often tell us they greatly value the presence of an NBAA regional advocate when decisions, regulations, airport concerns and […]
Bell V-280 Valor Achieves First Flight
Bell Helicopter announced that its V-280 Valor has achieved first flight. The V-280 Valor is a next-generation tiltrotor that is designed to provide unmatched agility, speed, range and payload capabilities at an affordable cost. This milestone represents exceptional progress on the V-280 development program and brings Bell Helicopter one step closer to creating the next […]
United States Aircraft Insurance Group (USAIG) Celebrates 90th Anniversary
On July 1, 2018 USAIG will mark 90 years as a leading provider of insurance to the aviation and aerospace industries. In 1928, two World War I aviators – Reed M. Chambers and David C. Beebe – saw the need for an insurance company that truly understood aviation. In July of that year, they founded […]
Atwater Steps Down as Kansas Aviation Director to Run International Organization
Merrill Atwater (shown at right) has stepped down as the Kansas aviation director to become COO at People to People International, an organization started by his great-grandfather, President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Â Atwater, who became KDOT director of aviation in February 2016, not only exhibited a high level of energy and focus in Kansas, but brought […]
Miracle Flights Heralds Holiday Season with Record Flight Count
The nation’s leading medical flight charity Miracle Flights today reported a total of 685 free flights provided last month to critically ill children and adults in need of medical care far from home. This marks a significant increase over the November 2016 total of 478 flights and sets a new record as the highest November […]
Hawaii DOT Offers Free Wi-Fi at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division is pleased to deliver free Wi-Fi at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) just in time for the holidays. A soft launch began December 14, 2017 and within minutes travelers discovered the free Wi-Fi and immediately connected to the new service. The Wi-Fi is available through […]
FAA Advisory Circular Outlines Airport Access Requirements
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has revised its Advisory Circular (AC) entitled Access to Airports by Individuals with Disabilities to ensure airport operators of civil use airports comply with the laws and regulations pertaining to individuals with disabilities. Guidelines for Service Animal Relief Areas (SARAs) are an important part of the revised guidance. The AC […]
SkyWest Selected to Provide United Express Service at Salina, KS
The United States Department of Transportation selected SkyWest Airlines, Inc to provide Essential Air Service flights at the Salina Regional Airport, Salina, KS. The airline will operate as United Express using 50-seat Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ-200) aircraft. Operating as United Express, SkyWest will provide Salina and the North Central Kansas Region with flights to United […]
