Piper Aircraft Inc. performed well during 2012, a year of steadiness and preparation for future growth that also marked the 75th anniversary of the company’s founding. "We stabilized the manufacturing and delivery of new aircraft throughout the year as our initiative to level-load factory production met with success," said Piper President and CEO Simon Caldecott. […]
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Flying Musicians to Perform and Exhibit at Sport Aviation Expo
The Flying Musicians Association, Inc., a non-profit organization, is gearing up for their first aviation event of 2012, in Sebring, Florida on January 17-20. FMA performers will entertain on stage in the Food Court daily, Thursday through Sunday. (See the schedule at www.FlyingMusicians.org.) John Zapp, co-founder of FMA, said, “Being invited back to the […]
Thai Airways selects REVERA® PRA for passenger revenue accounting
Accelya Kale Solutions Limited, part of the Accelya Group – a leading solutions provider to the Airline and Travel industry, today announced that Thai Airways, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Thailand has chosen Accelya Kale’s passenger revenue accounting solution, REVERA® PRA, to streamline their passenger revenue accounting process. The solution has been provided on […]
FAA reverses maintenance duty time legal interpretation
In a major victory for the aviation industry, on December 26, 2012, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) withdrew its faulty legal interpretation of maintenance duty time limitations prescribed in Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) section 121.377. Specifically, the agency reversed course on its May 18, 2010 legal interpretation meant to clarify the […]
Astronics Max-Viz-600 Gets Cessna Service Bulletin for 172,182,206 Models
Astronics Corporation’s Max-Viz-600 enhanced vision system has received a Cessna Aircraft Service Bulletin for retrofit installation in recently-delivered Cessna Skyhawk, Skylane and Stationair single-engine aircraft models. Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO) is a leader in providing advanced technologies for the global aerospace and defense industries. Astronics manufactures the Max-Viz-600 enhanced vision system, which permits pilots to […]
ECLIPSE SUBMITS RFI TO USAF REQUEST FOR VERY LIGHT JET FLEET
Eclipse Aerospace responded today to the U.S. Air Force’s Request for Information (RFI) for a large fleet of Very Light Jets (VLJ) to support their Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT) Multi-place Training Track. Eclipse Aerospace’s proposed solution could save 13 million gallons of jet fuel per year. Currently operating a 20 year old fleet of legacy […]
JOHNSON COUNTY AIRPORT INSTALLS BELFORT AWOS
Belfort Instrument Company, one of the country’s oldest meteorological sensor and meteorological system manufactures, has installed their AWOS AV at the Johnson County Airport (6A4), Mountain City, Tennessee. The Belfort Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS AV) provides pilots with wind speed, wind direction, wind gusts, temperature, humidity, dewpoint, altimeter setting, density altitude, visibility and cloud […]
Economic Impact Study Shows Aviation Contributes Nearly $26 Billion to North Carolina Economy
A recently completed economic impact study shows that aviation is an important component in North Carolina’s economy. The state’s 72 publicly owned airports contribute nearly $26 billion to the state’s economy and supports more than 108,000 jobs. The contribution represents 6 percent of the state’s gross domestic product. “Aviation and aerospace continue to be an […]
The Producers of “The Aviators” Present “Vince Neil Escapes,” Reality Series Featuring Mötley Crüe Frontman’s Rockin’ Flight Adventures
FourPoints Television, producers of “The Aviators,” one of PBS’ most-watched television reality docuseries, is proud to announce it has signed Vince Neil, lead singer of the infamous rock band Mötley Crüe, to head-up a new reality series based on his exploits as a newly-certified pilot. The series, “Vince Neil Escapes,” will follow Neil in his […]
Tennessee DOT Approves Grants for 13 Airports
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced last week that federal and state aeronautics grants totaling $12.2 million have been approved for 13 Tennessee airports. Airports receiving grants include : Centerville (Hickman County) – Centerville Municipal Airport Memphis (Shelby County) – DeWitt Spain General Aviation Airport Chattanooga (Hamilton County) – Lovell Field Savannah (Hardin County) – […]
