The Aviators television docuseries is closing out season 4 with an all-time high. Since the reality show made its debut in the fall of 2010, it has aired in the United States nearly 40,000 times to an average audience of 10 million PBS viewers each week. Today, the show airs in more than 100 countries, […]
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Bell Helicopter and Air Medical Group Holdings Reach Agreement for 20 Helicopters
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company announced a signed agreement for the sale of 20 Bell 206L-4s to Air Medical Group Holdings, one of the largest independent providers of helicopter air ambulance services (HAA) in the world. Deliveries are scheduled to begin this year and continue through 2017. “These new aircraft will serve as replacements […]
PROGRESSIVE AERODYNE RECEIVES FAA CERTIFICATION FOR NEW SEAREY
Progressive Aerodyne, Inc., is pleased to announce the FAA certification of the Searey Light Sport Amphibious Airplane, Elite Version. The Searey Elite, designed and manufactured by Progressive Aerodyne, is equipped with a Rotax 914 turbocharged engine and is equally at home on the ground, in the air, or on the water. This stylish aircraft offers […]
DOT Issues Favorable Opinion on Skydiving Taxes
Following a two-year effort by the U.S. Parachute Association, the U.S. Department of Transportation formally responded to a USPA question regarding the efforts of states to tax revenues from skydiving. On December 30, 2013, USPA received an opinion letter from the Office of the DOT General Counsel asserting that the federal Anti-Head Tax Act (AHTA) […]
Secretary Foxx Announces 10 New Members to FAA Management Advisory Council
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx appointed 10 new members to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Management Advisory Council (MAC). The council advises the FAA on management, policy, spending and regulatory matters. The 10 new members are: Steve Alterman, president, Cargo Airline Association; Bill Ayer, former chairman, Alaska Air Group; Montie Brewer, former president and […]
Lightspeed Serves Up Two More $500 Burgers
Brad Colbert (shown at right) of Encinitas, California and Kevin Bishop of Stuart, Florida are the most recent winners of Lightspeed Aviation’s $500 Burger Getaway sweepstakes. Each will receive a $500 package that includes gift cards for av gas, rental car, dining, and lodging. Brad became hooked on flying when, at the age of thirteen, […]
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Aeromarine-LSA Introduces Zigolo Motor-Glider
Aeromarine-LSA has announced the first USA flight of the new Zigolo SSDR concept motor-glider. The Zigolo is a FAR Part 103-compliant Single Seat De-Regulated (SSDR) aircraft which means it does not require any license, medical, registration, or certification to fly it. The Zigolo is powered by a 25-hp gasoline engine; an electric-powered option is close […]
Modesto Airport Launches “DestinationLAX” Campaign
The City of Modesto and Modesto City-County Airport have launched a million-dollar pledge drive designed to bring nonstop air service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Modesto Airport (MOD). A major airline is interested in providing air service between the two cities, but wants assurances that the route will be successful. The nonbinding pledges […]
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Duncan Aviation Completes Second Falcon 900B with Universal Avionics’ EFI-890R Retrofit Upgrade
Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce the December completion of its second Falcon 900B project with Universal Avionics’ EFI-890R cockpit retrofit upgrade installed. The second aircraft also showcases a newly designed interior, paint and fully digital HD cabin/management/entertainment system. The EFI-890R cockpit upgrade replaces 25 older instruments and significantly improves reliability and situational awareness. The […]
John Travolta to Host the 11th Annual Living Legends of Aviation® Awards
John Travolta will host the 11th Annual “Living Legends of Aviation”® Awards, presented by Bell Helicopter and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on Friday January 17, 2014, at the Beverly Hilton. (Living Legends Photo) With more Legends and Celebrities confirmed to attend than ever, this most prestigious and important recognition event of aviation, the “Living Legends of […]
