Photo above by Matt Smith. The Canadian Forces Snowbirds, one of the most popular military aerial demonstration teams in the world, announced EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is part of its 50th year performance schedule in 2020, making Oshkosh a stop for the second time in five years. The announcement was officially made at the International Council […]
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Otto Lilienthal’s Glider to Fly in North Carolina’s Outer Banks
German aviation pioneer Otto Lilienthal’s bi-plane glider “Großer Doppeldecker“ will be on display in the Outer Banks from December 14-16 and the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Raum- und Luftfahrt) will attempt a test-flight of the iconic aircraft during this time as well. The glider’s first flight since 1896 successfully took place in California […]
EAA Announces Free Admission to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2020 for Ages 18 and Under
Young people ages 18 and under will be admitted free to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2020, as a way to introduce more youth to the possibilities in the world of flight. The 68th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention will be July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport. The Boeing Company is financially supporting this effort for […]
Canadian Minister Garneau Marks International Civil Aviation Day
The theme for International Civil Aviation Day in 2019 is 75 Years of Connecting the World. “As we mark ICAO’s historic 75th anniversary, we can look back at some of our joint achievements this year,” said Canada’s Honorable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, when he recognized the special day on December 7th. “As Canada’s Minister […]
ASM Appoints William Pearson as New Business Development Director
Aviation Week Network’s Airport Strategy & Marketing (ASM), a global consulting firm dedicated to supporting airports, airlines, tourism authorities and governments with the development of new air routes, announced a new addition to the ASM team with the appointment of William Pearson as Business Development Director. William’s role will focus primarily on the launch of […]
1st New Sling NGTs Arrive In U.S.
For an industry that has been relying on old, (some would call them ‘ancient’) and much abused training aircraft, the first of a new breed of ‘Next Generation’ GA Training planes have now arrived in the United States. Derived from the highly regarded Sling LSA line, the new Sling NGT has all the elements that […]
Hartzell Convenes Its Global Propeller Maintenance Facilities
Hartzell Propeller’s global network of Recommended Services Facilities gathered recently in Florida for the company’s biennial three-day conference on propeller safety, quality and training. Recommended Service Facilities are elite propeller overhaul, repair and maintenance firms that meet Hartzell’s stringent standards. “This gathering every other year brings together propeller service professionals and business leaders from around […]
IADA Expands Dealer, Broker Ranks
Following its fall meeting in Las Vegas, the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has grown by three new pre-owned aircraft dealers and boosted its ranks of certified brokers by 50. New dealer members of IADA approved at the meeting are JetHQ, with headquarters in Kansas City, Mo., Levaero Aviation Inc., located in Mississauga, Ontario, and […]
CT Simulator Proves To Be a Winner at AirVenture Australia
To better prepare pilots to fly the AeroJones Aviation Technology Co., Ltd., CTLS Light-Sport Aircraft currently manufactured in Xiamen, China, the company created a full-motion flight simulator. This machine proved to be a major attraction at AirVenture Australia (AVA) in New South Wales. The AeroJones CTLS Simulator allows pilots — or those entering a light […]
Jetex Named World’s Leading FBO Brand at World Travel Awards
Jetex won three awards at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2019: World’s Leading FBO Brand 2019, World’s Leading FBO Terminal 2019 for its VIP Terminal in Oman and World’s Leading FBO Brand Website 2019. Internationally regarded as the gold standard for travel, hospitality and aviation, the WTA accolades are a noteworthy addition to Jetex’s increasing […]
