Over the past month, three Governors have signed proclamations highlighting the value of aviation in their state. Governors in Ohio, Wisconsin, and Kentucky have all recognized the thousands of jobs and millions in economic impact that aviation, specifically general aviation, provide to their respective states. The Alliance for Aviation Across America, along with partners NBAA, […]
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ICON AIRCRAFT SELECTS LIBERTYAEROSPACE AND FLYTECH AS COMPOSITE STRUCTURE SUPPLIERS FOR THE ICON A5
Following a rigorous and comprehensive global supply chain analysis, ICON Aircraft (www.iconaircraft.com) has selected Liberty Aerospace of Melbourne, FL, and Flytech Kft. of Szombathely, Hungary, as their suppliers of structural composite assemblies for the ICON A5 Light Sport Aircraft. The selection is a significant step in ICON’s ongoing development efforts of its ICON A5, marking […]
AIR FORCE SELECTS LUKE AIR FORCE BASE AS PREFERRED LOCATION FOR F-35 PILOT TRAINING CENTER
Arizona’s local and state government officials, as well as the Arizona congressional delegation, are delighted with today’s decision that the Air Force has selected Luke Air Force Base as the preferred location for the new F-35 Pilot Training Center. With today’s decision by the Air Force, Luke is poised to transition from its current F-16 […]
Ford Introduces New Explorer at EAA
Ford Motor Company revealed the all-new 2011 Ford Explorer to thousands of aviation enthusiasts Monday afternoon in Oshkosh, Wis. With help from an Erickson Air-Crane, the vehicle landed at Wittman Regional Airport during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010, the world’s greatest aviation celebration. Ford is the exclusive […]
AVIATION-INSPIRED SR-71 “BLACKBIRD” FORD MUSTANG RAISES $375,000 FOR YOUTH CHARITY
Ford Motor Company’s one-of-a-kind, aviation-themed 2011 Ford Mustang raised $375,000 for the nonprofit Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles organization at an auction Thursday evening. This truly unique vehicle, in the first-ever collaboration between legendary automotive icons Jack Roush and Carroll Shelby, was auctioned during the Gathering of Eagles event at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010, […]
AFA Awards Aerospace Education Grant to CAP Squadrons
The Air Force Association today announced twenty grants promoting aerospace education for hundreds of students through Civil Air Patrol squadrons. These AFA grants, each $250, are awarded four times each year, twice to units and twice to educators. These AFA grants were distributed to 20 squadrons for use in any Science, Technology, Engineering or Math […]
CARAVELLA AEROSPACE RETURNS TO AIRVENTURE 2010 WITH A PROTOTYPE ROADABLE AIRCRAFT
Caravella Aerospace returns to AirVenture this year with a prototype of the “CaraVellair,” first introduced in mock-up form at AirVenture 2008 and then detailed in the 2009 AirVenture forum, “Affordable Roadable Aircraft Design.” Since the design and engineering continue to meet or exceed expectations, Caravella Aerospace has started taking orders (without deposits) and are continuing […]
VIRGIN AMERICA PLANS ORDER FOR 40 AIRBUS A320 AIRCRAFT, WITH OPTIONS FOR AN ADDITIONAL 20
Virgin America today announces it plans to order 40 new Airbus A320 aircraft, with options for 20 additional aircraft. The new aircraft would be delivered from 2013 through 2016 – with 10 firm orders per year on average, and options for 20 additional aircraft in 2017-2018. With today’s order of 40 new aircraft and growth […]
SR-71 ‘BLACKBIRD’ FORD MUSTANG PRODUCED IN FIRST EVER SHELBY-ROUSH COLLABORATION
Aviation-themed Build #1 of 1 Ford Mustang SR-71 “Blackbird” to be sold at auction July 29, at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, with proceeds supporting youth experiences and education DEARBORN, Mich., July 14, 2010 – Two automotive icons, legendary racer and manufacturer Carroll Shelby, and world-renowned racer, engineer and designer Jack Roush, have come together in their […]
PIPERJET ADDS DECRANE, PROPEL DESIGNS FOR PASSENGER CABIN ADVANCEMENTS
VERO BEACH, Fla., July 7, 2010 – Piper Aircraft Inc. has chosen two respected aircraft interior specialists for the PiperJet, the company’s comfortable and efficient single-engine entry in the very light jet market. As Piper incorporates even more passenger comfort and operational efficiency into an aircraft design that already responds very well to a challenging […]
