Jet Quest announced today that Robin Eissler has assumed the role of President and CEO. Her father and co-founder, Don Richards, who has led the company for fifteen years said, “I am proud to pass the torch on to Robin. She has worked by my side since she was 18 and knows this business better […]
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Piper Seneca V Approved for Garmin GFC 700
Piper Aircraft, Inc. has received Amended Type Certificate approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to incorporate the Garmin GFC 700 autopilot system in new Garmin G1000-equipped twin-engine Piper Seneca V aircraft. “Moving the Twin Class Seneca V equipped with G1000 avionics to the Garmin GFC 700 is another step in giving buyers the most modern […]
SBA Completes Long-Term Study for Halifax
Steven Baldwin Associates recently completed a long-term concessions optimization study for Halifax Stanfield International Airport (HSIA). The study focused on strategies to maximize the use of terminal space and increase revenue through a full analysis of all lease agreements as well as the cost, revenue, and value of all leasable space. “We chose SBA for […]
FAA Awards Environmental Grant to Portland
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced a $331,653 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant to Portland International Airport to reduce emissions and improve air quality by using alternative fuel vehicles at the airport through the FAA’s Voluntary Airport Low Emission (VALE) program. The grant will provide funds to purchase six compressed natural gas buses that […]
Shell Aviation Redesigns Lubricants Packaging to Meet Customer Needs
Shell Aviation is putting its customers’ needs first. It recently revealed its new product packaging for piston engine oils at the annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh. ”The reason for the change of the packaging is simple – we’ve listened to customers and they told us that they wanted our products to stand out […]
GAMA ANNOUNCES 2015 AVIATION DESIGN CHALLENGE
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced today that it will hold the third Aviation Design Challenge in 2015. GAMA President and CEO Pete Bunce made the announcement at the Build A Plane Teachers’ Day event at EAA AirVenture. The nationwide competition to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) skills through aviation in U.S. […]
Geico Skytypers to Honor Military Veterans at Thunder Over the Boardwalk
Behind every great fighter pilot is the plane that taught him to fly: one of these is the vintage North American SNJ-2. Philadelphia and Atlantic City airshow fans will get a first-hand glimpse of the famous World War II trainer and the air-combat tactics and maneuvers that helped win World War II and the Korean […]
Cirrus Perception™: A new reconfigurable “sensor-capable” special mission aircraft
Cirrus Aircraft has introduced a “sensor-capable” special mission aircraft based on its Generation 5 SR22/SR22T aircraft. Cirrus’ special mission platform Cirrus Perception™ will be available in mid-2015. With Cirrus Perception, Cirrus will create a unique new class of prospective owners and operators for SR22/SR22T aircraft. Cirrus Perception also introduces a new style of reconfigurable special […]
AOPA ISSUES CALL FOR AIRPORTS TO HOST 2015 REGIONAL FLY-INS
Following on the success of its 2014 regional fly-ins, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Wednesday issued a “Request for Airport Proposal” for its series of regional fly-ins for 2015. Fly-ins offer AOPA members and the public a chance to gather at a local airport on a Saturday to socialize with fellow pilots and […]
GAMA Welcomes Jonathan Archer as Director of Engineering & Airworthiness
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced that Jonathan Archer, a 24-year aviation industry veteran, has joined the association as Director of Engineering & Airworthiness. Archer most recently provided key support for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Joint Planning and Development Office (JPDO) as an Associate with Booz Allen Hamilton. His work included […]