Charles H. Huettner, the Executive Director of the Aerospace States Association (ASA) for the past 13 years, has announced his intention to retire on July 27, 2018 at ASA’s annual meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mr. Huettner began as a consultant to ASA after his retirement from Federal service as a senior executive at the FAA, […]
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Trig Avionics Announces Spring Promotion Deal
As the weather starts to improve the flying season is getting underway. Right now Trig Avionics is offering two Spring promotional deals that will enhance your flying experience and serve as a great investment for your aircraft. Customers looking to update their stack radio in certified aircraft should consider the Trig TY96A stack VHF radio. Packed with pilot […]
Quest Aircraft Appoints New Dealer for Northeastern United States
Photo above – Chris Hand (left), Senior Vice President, Northeast for Clay Lacy Aviation shakes hands with John Hunt, VP of Sales for North, Central and South America for Quest Aircraft. Quest Aircraft announced today the appointment of Clay Lacy Aviation as an authorized dealer for the northeastern US. Based in Oxford, Connecticut, Clay Lacy […]
Cirrus Aircraft Vision Jet Wins Prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced that the Cirrus Aircraft Vision® Jet has been awarded the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy for developing the world’s first single engine Personal Jet™ and implementing the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) on the aircraft. The Collier Trophy is selected by a committee that includes 25 industry leaders and […]
AL250 Simulator Receives FAA AATD Approval
Alsim has announced that the FAA has approved the Alsim AL250 simulator as an Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD). Since its launch in late 2016, the AL250 has been delivered and certified to Universities and FTOs around the world. The AL250’s proven technology, high fidelity, flexibility, easy maintenance, and high-quality visuals make it an ideal […]
NARA Credits Aircraft Market Rebound with New U.S. Tax Law’s 100% Bonus Depreciation
The recently enacted bonus depreciation tax treatment in the United States for new and used aircraft will help the business aviation industry turn the corner in 2018, according to the experts at the National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA). “Business aircraft sales have been down so long it will take us a while to relearn how […]
GAMA Announces Second-Place Prize for 2018 Aviation Design Challenge
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today announced the addition of a prize for the high school team that places second in the 2018 GAMA Aviation Design Challenge, GAMA’s annual competition to promote science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills through aviation education in U.S. high schools. The second-place team will receive a two-day STEM […]
American Airlines Expands Boeing 787 Fleet
American Airlines has announced an order for 47 new Boeing 787 widebody aircraft consisting of 22 787-8s scheduled to begin arriving in 2020 and 25 787-9s scheduled to begin arriving in 2023. The 787-8s will replace American’s Boeing 767-300s, while later 787-9 deliveries will replace Airbus A330-300s and older 777-200 widebody aircraft. The entire order […]
Republic Airways Joins Food For The Poor to Help Transform Lives in Haiti
Republic Airways is on a mission to make a difference. The Indianapolis-based airline is working through Food For The Poor to build a village in the community of Barriere Battant in Petit Goave, Haiti. Republic Airways CEO/President Bryan Bedford is no stranger to giving back, but it was a visit to the Caribbean nation last […]
Aerobatic Pilots and ADS-B
By Dave Hughes As of January 1, 2020, ADS-B Out will be required in most controlled airspace. Pilots who are practicing aerobatics, performing in an air show, or competing in an event, will also be required to report their position via ADS-B Out. This requirement is no different from the current requirement to use an […]
