The 2014 Aviation Summit, set for October 31 – November 2, 2014, has announced that former United States Air Force fighter pilot, Major Brian Shul, will be one of the keynote speakers for this year’s event. Recently inducted into the Air Force’s Legends Hall of Fame, Shul flew more than 200 missions in the Vietnam War. Suffering […]
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Solar Impulse 2 Set for Round-the-World Flight Sans Fuel
Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg have launched Solar Impulse 2, their new single-seater solar aircraft designed to take up the challenge of the first round-the-world solar flight, without any fuel in 2015. Solar Impulse is the product of an alliance between two men to fulfill a project deemed impossible by industry experts. While Bertrand Piccard, […]
FAA Dedicates New Houston Air-Traffic Facility
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently dedicated a new air traffic control facility to better handle the expected growth in flight operations in the Houston area. Deputy FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker attended the dedication, joined by Acting FAA Southwest Region Administrator Michael O’Harra, Houston City Council Member Stephen Costello and Mario […]
Embraer Executive Jets delivers 300th Phenom 100
Embraer Executive Jets has delivered the 300th Phenom 100, a clean-sheet-design jet announced in 2005. The first aircraft was delivered in December 2008, and the current fleet is operating in over 25 countries. “We are thrilled to have reached this milestone, after just five years into the Phenom 100’s operation,” said Marco Túlio Pellegrini, President […]
BUZZ AIRWAYS TO SERVE BRANSON AIRPORT
Branson Airport (BKG) is pleased to announce the arrival of Buzz Airways service to both Chicago (Midway) and Houston (Hobby) beginning June 12, 2014. Fares begin at $99.00* each way including taxes. Flights will operate in each market six days per week. The new flights by Buzz will replace the service currently offered on Southwest […]
QUICKSILVER HIRES NEW SALES DIRECTOR
Quicksilver Aeronautics announced it hired Cesar Diaz Perez as Sales Director. Mr. Diaz is an experienced sales executive with extensive knowledge in international business. He brings sales experience for Asia, Latin America and Europe, markets in which Quicksilver seeks to increase its presence. “I am pleased to announce that Cesar Diaz has joined the Quicksilver […]
California to Hold 2nd Aviation Day at the Capitol
The second annual California Aviation Day will take place Wednesday, April 23, 2014 from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. on the north steps of the State Capitol. This event provides a statewide industry opportunity to promote the variety and vitality of aviation in California. The Association of California Airports (ACA), Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association […]
‘BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY’ JOINS MARQUEE MUSICAL LINEUP AT EAA AIRVENTURE
Award-winning swing band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy joins the marquee musical lineup slated for the EAA AirVenture 2014 fly-in as the grand finale of a daylong salute to veterans on Friday, August 1. The 62nd annual edition of “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” will be held July 27-August 3 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. […]
SENATOR CORNYN AND U.S. REPRESENTATIVES FROM TEXAS CELEBRATE GA’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO ECONOMY
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (shown at right) and U.S. Representatives Eddie Bernice Johnson, Sam Johnson, Pete Sessions, and Marc Veasey today joined the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and hundreds of manufacturing workers, local officials, business leaders, and aviation enthusiasts at Bombardier’s Dallas Service Center for a general aviation (GA) jobs rally. The event included […]
Wagstaff and Southeast Aero create Aviation Synergy in St. Augustine
Kramer Upchurch, President of Southeast Aero, and Patty Wagstaff announced recently that they have teamed up in creating Patty Wagstaff Aerobatic School in St. Augustine, Florida. Southeast Aero, the U.S. distributor for the Extra aircraft is located at the St. Augustine Airport (KSGJ) in St. Augustine, Florida, has long been a magnet for sport aviation, […]