(Pictured above from left to right: Daniel Bacou, president of Heritage Avions Morane-Saulnier, Patrick Daher, chairman of Daher group, with members of the construction team, Claude Canerie, Gérard Frances, Mickael Brahier and Jean-Claude Arne (photo Airborne Films) In a donation honoring 100 years of the French-American aviation relationship, a full-sized Morane-Saulnier Type L “Parasol” aeroplane […]
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New Certification Rule for Small Airplanes Becomes Effective
On August 30, the final rule overhauling airworthiness standards for general aviation airplanes published in December of 2016 officially went into effect. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expects this rule will enable faster installation of innovative, safety-enhancing technologies into small airplanes, while reducing costs for the aviation industry. With these performance-based standards, the FAA delivers […]
Veracity Engineering Announced as Newest NASAO Business Partner
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has announced that Veracity Engineering has joined NASAO as its newest business partner. “We’re very pleased to welcome Veracity Engineering as a business partner,” said NASAO President and CEO Mark Kimberling. “They are a natural fit with our organization with their long history of working with the FAA, […]
U.S. DOT Announces $282.6 Million in Infrastructure Grants to 67 Airports in 29 States
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $282.6 million in airport infrastructure grants to 67 airports in 29 states across the United States as part of the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP). “The Airport Improvement Program helps to maintain our aviation infrastructure and supports safety, […]
BRS Aerospace appoints Fernando de Caralt as CEO
Fernando de Caralt has been named Chief Executive Officer of BRS Aerospace, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of whole aircraft parachute systems. He was previously Senior Vice President of Engineering for the company, based in South St. Paul, Minn. “Fernando’s engineering background and his wealth of experience in the aerospace industry will serve him […]
jetAVIVA Acquires Jet Quest, Becomes One of The Largest Dealers of Pre-Flown Jets and Turboprops
jetAVIVA announced today the acquisition of Cessna Citation-focused aircraft sales firm Jet Quest. As a result of the transaction, jetAVIVA assumes the role as one of the largest dealer/brokers of pre-flown turbine aircraft in the world as ranked by independent research firm JetNet. The acquisition of Jet Quest follows jetAVIVA’s acquisition of Kansas Aircraft Corporation […]
CONKLIN & DE DECKER RELEASES LIFE CYCLE COST 17.2
Conklin & de Decker has announced LIFE CYCLE COST Release 17.2 is now available with nine new aircraft and all the current operating cost details. The most innovative and comprehensive aircraft budget & financial analysis tool in the industry, LIFE CYCLE COST (LCC) provides aircraft owners, operators, flight department managers, and aircraft consultants with independently […]
GAMA Announces 2018 Aviation Design Challenge on National Aviation Day
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and Build A Plane today announced they are opening registration for the 2018 Aviation Design Challenge, an annual competition promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills among U.S. high school students through aviation. “I’m thrilled that on this day dedicated to celebrating aviation in the U.S., we can […]
American Airlines Celebrates National Aviation Day with Plane-Spotting ‘Aviation Geeks’
On Aug. 18, the eve of National Aviation Day, American Airlines (NASDAQ:AAL) opened its doors to self-described “airline geeks,” enthusiasts who prefer morning jet fuel in lieu of coffee to get their blood moving. Doug Parker, chairman and CEO of American Airlines said American was delighted to host more than 170 AirlineGeeks.com winners around the […]
GAMA Publishes Second Quarter Rotorcraft Shipment Data
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today published the second quarter rotorcraft shipment report. The rotorcraft industry delivered 465Â aircraft in the first six months of 2017, an increase of 16.8 percent compared to the same period of last year. The value of the deliveries was $1.9 billion compared to $1.5 billion in 2016. “The second […]
