Lakeland, FL, March 27, 2012: GippsAERO, the Australian based manufacturer of the GA8 Airvan utility aircraft, and a subsidiary of India’s Mahindra Aerospace, today announced the appointment of Muncie Aviation as its authorized dealer for the Mid-western United States. Muncie Aviation, in operation since 1932, is a long established sales dealer for high-performance Turbo Props, […]
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AOPA ANNOUNCES NEW MEDIA PARTNERSHIP WITH BUILD-A-PLANE TO KICK OFF KIDS ACROSS AMERICA CAMPAIGN
Lakeland, FL – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has become the latest media partner with Build-A-Plane and is proud to support the Kids Across America campaign, created to help children make the trip to Oshkosh, Wis., for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 2012 AirVenture. Under the campaign, kids are charged with finding sponsors to fund […]
Sikorsky Innovations Joins Aviation Green® Alliance as a Founding Member
LAKELAND FL, SUN N FUN CAMPUS (March 28, 2012) – At Sun ‘n Fun today, the Lindbergh Foundation announced that Sikorsky Innovations has become the first rotorcraft company to join the Aviation Green Alliance as a Founding Member. Sikorsky Innovations is Sikorsky Aircraft’s technology development organization, charged with tackling the toughest problems in vertical flight. […]
SeaPort Airlines donates $5K in flights to KU MedÂ
Amber Baxter, SeaPort Airlines customer service representative, hands over more than $5000 in flight vouchers to Dr. William Cathcart-Rake, director of Kansas University School of Medicine’s Salina campus. "It means a lot to us to have SeaPort Airlines support," said Dr. Cathcart-Rake. "Our students and staff often travel between Salina and Kansas City. SeaPort makes […]
ERIC CHRISTENSEN JOINS EMBRAER COMMERCIAL SALES AND MARKETING TEAM
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, March 22, 2012 — Seasoned airline veteran Eric Christensen was named Regional Vice-President of Marketing for Embraer’s Commercial Aviation division in North America, joining the company from SkyWest Inc., parent company to SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines. In his new role, Christensen will oversee all activities related to marketing Embraer’s successful E-Jets […]
Beechcraft Bonanza G36 to Debut New Interior Package at 2012 Sun ’n Fun Fly-In Alongside Entire Beechcraft Lineup
WICHITA, Kan. (March 22, 2012) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced it will feature its entire Beechcraft product lineup at the 2012 Sun ’n Fun International Fly-In and Expo March 27–April 1 in Lakeland, Fla. The display at booth MD7-B/MD8-A at the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport will feature a Premier IA, King Air 350i, King […]
Piper Shows Meridian, Mirage, Trainers; Celebrates 75th Anniversary at Sun ‘n Fun
Vero Beach, Fla., March 23, 2012 – Piper Aircraft Inc. plans to display airplanes from its M-Class business aircraft and trainer product lines at the Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In & Expo in Lakeland, Fla. beginning March 27. The company will also use the iconic fun flying venue to begin a year-long celebration of its […]
Boutsen Design to Bring Elegance to Hamburg Aircraft Interiors Expo
After a successful launch and follow-up at shows in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Daniela Boutsen will bring the Boutsen Design exhibit to Europe, at Hamburg’s Aircraft Interiors Expo, March 27-29, 2012. Growing naturally from her Formula One driver husband Thierry’s business at Boutsen Aviation, which has delivered over 220 jets since its founding in 1997, […]
AOPA, EAA FILE 3RD CLASS MEDICAL EXEMPTION REQUEST WITH THE FAA
Frederick, MD – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) today jointly filed a request for an exemption with the Federal Aviation Administration that, if granted, stands to increase the level of safety and significantly reduce a substantial economic and regulatory burden for pilots who fly recreationally. Currently, FAA […]
FAA to Increase Efficiency and Reduce Aircraft Emission in Northern California Airspace
OAKLAND – Acting Federal Aviation Administrator Michael Huerta and aviation partners today kicked off a collaborative effort to make air traffic control more efficient, help airlines improve on-time performance, and reduce emissions generated by aircraft flying into and out of Northern California airports. “By working together, the FAA and our aviation partners are improving flying […]
