PilotMall.com, Inc., a leading online aviation retailer today announced the release of its Flight Computer iTunes app. The Flight Computer, designed to make flight planning both easy and convenient for any aviation enthusiast, will sell for $6.99 on Apple’s iTunes store. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flight-computer-by-pilotmall/id403509882?mt=8 This proprietary flight planning application, presents pilots with a user-friendly interface and a […]
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Western National Bank Signs Up for 5 Years with AIRSHO
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is proud to announce that Western National Bank will return as the exclusive Presenting Sponsor for the next five years of AIRSHO! The Best Warbird Show in America returns to the skies Oct. 8-9, 2011, above Midland International Airport between Midland and Odessa, Texas. “Western National Bank has again stepped […]
Piper Names Western Aircraft, a Greenwich AeroGroup Company, as New Aircraft Dealer
Piper Aircraft Inc. selected Western Aircraft, a Greenwich AeroGroup® company, as Piper’s dealer for new aircraft sales in Alaska, northern California, Oregon and Washington. The appointment is effective immediately. “As Piper strengthens its global dealer network, we are delighted to be able to add a Greenwich AeroGroup company and the terrific sales team at Western […]
FAA Celebrates 50 Years of Publishing “Safety Briefing”
The new issue of FAA Safety Briefing celebrates the publication’s 50th anniversary by looking back on the state of general aviation (GA) safety and highlighting a half century of safety focus and progress. The magazine, then called FAA Aviation News, was first published in January 1961, just three years after the creation of the […]
FAA Certifies Santa’s NextGen-Equipped Sleigh for Christmas Eve
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety inspectors at the North Pole certified Santa One, the reindeer-powered sleigh piloted by Santa Claus, for its Christmas Eve round-the-world delivery mission. Santa One, led by Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, is outfitted with new satellite-based NextGen technology, which will allow Santa to deliver more toys to more children with improved […]
GOV. PERDUE RECOGNIZES HISTORY, ROLE OF NORTH CAROLINA AVIATION WITH PROCLAMATION
With the 107th anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ first heavier-than-air powered flight in Kitty Hawk being celebrated on Dec. 17, Gov. Bev Perdue is recognizing that accomplishment and the role aviation and aerospace play in North Carolina. Gov. Perdue proclaimed Dec. 3-10 Aviation Appreciation Week to recognize the accomplishments of commercial and general aviation, as […]
PIPER NAMES TWO TO NEW CUSTOMER SERVICE ROLES
Piper Aircraft has promoted two experienced managers to higher positions within the company’s Customer Service organization. Vincent P. Zarrella (pictured at right) has been named director of Customer Service and will report to Piper Executive Vice President Randy Groom. Zarrella has nearly 25 years of aircraft support experience, the past eight at Piper in increasingly […]
Virginia Aviation Board allocates funds to airports
The Virginia Aviation Board met on Nov. 18 in Richmond to review funding recommendations for Commonwealth Airport Fund projects. Funds allocated included $59,263 for air carrier/reliever airports and $265,170.88 for general aviation airports. Projects include $175,092 for sinkhole repairs at Virginia Highlands and $36,649 for a replacement runway at Hampton Roads Executive (Construction). Attachment:
Angel FlightSE Aviation Charity Auction Online NOW
Angel Flight™ Southeast launched it 1st Annual Aviation Charity Auction earlier this week, which is being held on the Ebay Charity Auction website. Dozens of aviation vendors stepped up to provide items for this first time event. Items donated span the spectrum from high end pilot headsets to left seat time in a McDonald Douglas […]
FAA Raises Safety Rating for Mexico
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that Mexico complies with international safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), based on the results of a November FAA review of Mexico’s civil aviation authority. Under the leadership of Secretary Juan Molinar and Director General Hector Gonzalez Weeks, Mexico has […]
