Effective immediately, In a move initiated by Jabiru North America, LLC, US Sport Planes of Denton, Texas has been appointed as the North American importer and distributor for Jabiru Light Sport Airplanes for North America. U.S. Sport Planes will be the exclusive importer and market the full line of LSA airplanes manufactured in Australia by […]
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Retired Air Force general, N.Y. Wing’s Vreeland to join CAP’s top governing body
A recently retired U.S. Air Force general and a longtime Civil Air Patrol member have been selected to serve on CAP’s Board of Governors. The Secretary of the Air Force appointed Maj. Gen. Sandra (Sandy) Finan of Colbert, Washington, to join the board, effective immediately. She succeeds retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Leon Johnson, the […]
FAA Provides Updated Guidance for Electronic Flight Bags
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an updated Advisory Circular (AC) for aircraft system designers, installers and operators seeking design and use guidance for hosting electronic flight bag (EFB) applications on both portable devices and installed equipment. The AC includes significant changes from the last guidance in May 2014 that offer industry new EFB […]
AeroShell Aerobatic Slot Flyer McNeely Retires
As the 2017 Stuart Air Show closed at Witham Field in Florida on November 5th, aviation enthusiasts bid a fond farewell to AeroShell Aerobatic Team member, Gene McNeely, who retired after 24 years of service with the team. Fans will likely remember McNeely for his years of flying the ‘slot’ position for the AeroShell Aerobatic […]
Tecnam Selects TKS Ice Protection System for P2012 Traveller
Tecnam recently announced it has selected CAV Ice Protection to provide the TKS Ice Protection System and support services for the twin-piston Tecnam P2012 Traveller aircraft. CAV Ice Protection thoroughly tested the TKS Ice Protection System in an icing wind tunnel at the latest certification levels for planes flying in known icing conditions. A total […]
Conklin & de Decker Release Aircraft Cost Evaluator 17.2
Conklin & de Decker announced that the latest 17.2 release of its Aircraft Cost Evaluator (ACE), is available and now includes access to the new Conklin & de Decker Report version 1.0. As the industry standard for benchmarking operating and ownership costs for more than 550 jets, turboprops, helicopters and piston aircraft, ACE is the […]
NASAO Calls for Reform to 1,500 Hour Rule in Long-Term FAA Bill
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) sent a letter to the leadership of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, expressing support for S.1405, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2017, and urging lawmakers to retain the Thune Amendment, which creates more avenues for pilots in training to gain credit toward the 1,500 hours […]
FAA Announces New Regional Administrators
The FAA has named individuals to fill the Regional Administrator position in four regions – Southwest, Southern, Eastern and Northwest Mountain. Terry Biggio has been named the new Southwest Regional Administrator, Michael O’Harra will become the new Southern Regional Administrator, Jennifer Solomon has been named the new Eastern Regional Administrator and David Suomi will become […]
Babbitt to Receive Engen Award for Aviation Excellence
The Aero Club of Washington will present its prestigious Donald D. Engen Aero Club Trophy for Aviation Excellence to Captain J. Randolph (Randy) Babbitt in November. Capt. Babbitt’s dedication to the aviation industry spans over a half-century, during which he worked as a commercial airline pilot, led the United States’ principal airline pilots’ union, founded […]
C&S Welcomes Miguel Carvajal to Terminal Planning Practice
C&S Companies has announced the hiring of Miguel Carvajal in the company’s Philadelphia office. Miguel is an aviation planner with more than 25 years of experience in airport planning and development for major capital improvement programs. He is a highly skilled terminal planner who is knowledgeable in FAA, CPB, and TSA regulations and project implementation. […]
