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 […]
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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 […]
Groups Applaud Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels for Declaring March “General Aviation Appreciation Month”
Washington, DC – Today, national aviation organizations applauded Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels for signing a proclamation declaring the month of March "General Aviation Appreciation Month." According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, general aviation contributes over $4.9 billion in economic activity to the state, supporting over 18,000 jobs. “We would like to thank Governor Mitchell […]
Abu Dhabi Air Expo generates AED 1 billion in signed deals
16 March 2012 – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) released today the total value of deals signed at the region’s first general aviation exhibition, Abu Dhabi Air Expo reached above AED 1 billion [approximately $365 million US]. The show saw more than 10,700 visitors and 105 exhibitors from local, regional […]
EMBRAER RECEIVES MELBOURNE, FL CHAMBER’S IMPACT AWARD
Melbourne, Fla – March 8, 2012 — Embraer Aircraft has been awarded the 2011 Impact Award by the Melbourne Regional Chamber of Commerce which recognizes the contribution of aviation companies to the area’s economy. Embraer is receiving the award for the development of a final-assembly center for the company’s Phenom Executive Jets as well as […]
OK Aeronautics Commission Approves Capital Improvement Program, Includes Largest State-Funded Project in History
OKLAHOMA CITY – Last week, during its regularly scheduled meeting in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission approved its three-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which includes a project to extend the runway and parallel taxiway system at Enid’s Woodring Regional Airport from 5,600 feet to 8,000 feet. The Commission’s investment in the Enid runway […]
Piper Names Dealer for India
Hyderabad, India, March 14, 2012 – Aircraft Search & Aviation Professionals is the latest addition to the growing international network of Piper Aircraft dealers. The Aircraft Sales vertical of ASAP will hereby be known as Piper India. Piper and Piper India made the joint announcement at India Aviation 2012, held March 14-18 here at the […]
