Parachutist Curt Bartholomew triumphed in the classical canopy-piloting competition at the FAI World Air Games in Dubai yesterday. The US skydiver was among the favorites from the start. “It means everything,” he said. “This is my fifth world title. I was pushing to get this one before I turned 30 because this is the last […]
Author: Kim Stevens
It’s on! FAI World Air Games Opens with a Bang
It was party time in Dubai on the night of December 3, as the FAI World Air Games put on a high-energy evening of daredevil stunts and riotous color at the official Opening Ceremony. (Photo – FAI World Air Games 2015, Opening Ceremony. Courtesy of Marcus King / FAI Media Team) Dancers and acrobats whirled […]
FAA’s Swayze Presented Shea Award for Contributions to Aviation
Richard Swayze, FAA Assistant Administrator for Policy, International Affairs and Environment and graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), School of Public Administration, was presented the 2015 William F. Shea Award for Contributions to Aviation during the UNO Aviation Institute’s Charles W. Durham Distinguished Lecture Series and celebration of its 25th Anniversary on […]
Engen Trophy Presented to Ris at Aero Club Luncheon
Will Ris, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs for American Airlines was presented the Donald D. Engen Aero Club Trophy during the Aero Club of Washington’s monthly luncheon on Thursday. In his role with American, he is responsible for global government and regulatory affairs and public policy. Pictured from left are Doug Parker, Chairman and Chief […]
AIA and NAR Recognized for Achievement in Aerospace Education
The National Coalition for Aviation and Space Education (NCASE) announced recently that it has selected the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and the National Association of Rocketry (NAR) as the recipients of the Dr. Mervin K. Strickler Aerospace Education Award, in recognition of their outstanding achievements in the field of aerospace education. The awards presentation event […]
Duncan Aviation Holds Final Free ADS-B Seminar for 2015
If you’re an owner/operator of a business aircraft, and you haven’t made it to one of Duncan Aviation’s free NextGen seminars this year, you have one more opportunity to find out what all the buzz is about. On December 9, 2015, Regional Avionics Sales Manager Mark Francetic will host the final seminar of the year […]
Minimum Standards – Who needs them?
By Bill Dunn I’m sure you have heard of Minimum Standards in the past but why would anyone actually need them and do they apply to you or your airport? This is probably one of the most misunderstood documents, and at times, abused requirements that are implemented at a public use airport. The FAA’s Advisory […]
Pennsylvania ACP Board of Directors Appoints New Officers
The Aviation Council of Pennsylvania (ACP) announced the appointment of new officers including Scott Gray (shown at right), President (Washington County Airport), Bryan Rodgers, Vice President (University Park Airport), and John Graham, Secretary (Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics). This action was taken by the ACP Board of Directors at the 35th Annual Pennsylvania Aviation and Aerospace […]
Bell 407GXP Climbs to New Heights
Bell Helicopter announced the successful demonstration tour of the new Bell 407GXP throughout Nepal. “Bell Helicopter demonstrated the heightened capability and customer-driven enhancements of the popular Bell 407 platform during the tour through Nepal,” said Sameer A. Rehman, managing director, Asia Pacific. “Throughout the demo tour, our customers praised the performance capabilities of the Bell […]
Al Conklin & Bill de Decker Scholarship Awarded At NBAA 2015
Conklin & de Decker in association with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that the eighth annual Al Conklin and Bill de Decker Business Aviation Management Scholarship winner is Leonard Nalbone. The scholarship was awarded at the 2015 NBAA Business Aviation Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada last week. Nalbone is a senior at Embry-Riddle […]
