The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is extending the public comment period for its Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) of the Southern California Metroplex project to September 8, 2015, to allow for a full 90 days of comment. The project is a comprehensive proposal to improve the flow of air traffic into and out of Southern California […]
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NASAO Selects Kimberling as Government Relations Manager
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has selected Mark Kimberling as its Manager of Government Relations. With the addition of Kimberling, the Association looks to reach its top goal of improving the reach and effectiveness of its advocacy efforts. “If we were designing the right person for this job from scratch, the result […]
From Paris to DCA, Vietnam Airlines 787 Making Headlines
Soon after performing at the Paris Air Show, Boeing’s 787-9 in Vietnam Airlines livery, showed up at Ronald Regan National Airport on Monday of this week. After creating a buzz by demonstrating flight characteristics in France the aircraft found itself at DCA on static display on the ramp in front of Signature Flight Support for […]
Conklin & de Decker Release 2015 Version of Aircraft Performance Comparator
Conklin & de Decker has announced the release of their 2015 Aircraft Performance Comparator with the most comprehensive aircraft comparison data available to the industry. Part of a family of innovative software products created by Conklin & de Decker, the Aircraft Performance Comparator is a must-have tool for anyone that is acquiring a Business Jet, […]
NEW GOODYEAR AIRSHIP ‘WINGFOOT ONE’ TO MAKE FIRST APPEARANCE AT EAA AIRVENTURE 2015
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s newest airship, “Wingfoot One,” will continue a long tradition of Oshkosh Goodyear appearances with its inaugural visit to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015, the “World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration.” EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the 63rd annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in, is July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. “Wingfoot One” is […]
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI MEDICAL CENTER INSTALLS BELFORT AWOS
Belfort Instrument Company has announced the installation of their AWOS at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center (8OH9), Cincinnati, Ohio. Metro Aviation, Inc. is the aviation services provider for the medical center. The Belfort Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) provides pilots with FAA certified Altimeter Setting, visibility measurements as well as advisory wind and temperature […]
Zenith Hosts Cub Scouts
The week brought well over a hundred Cub Scouts to the Zenith Aircraft factory in Mexico, Missouri, where the 7-10 year olds were able to get a good look at what goes into building and flying small airplanes. “It was a learning experience that was perfectly disguised as fun,” said Zenith President Sebastien Heintz. “They […]
ICON A5 Successfully Completes FAA Audit
On 11 June, FAA officials completed a comprehensive compliance audit at ICON Aircraft’s Tehachapi, California, facility. This allowed them to issue the first S-LSA airworthiness certificate for ICON’s A5 Light Sport amphibian. With this major milestone complete, ICON will now begin customer deliveries for its eagerly anticipated aircraft, which has a backlog of more than […]
Shutter Pilots Awarded FAA Exemption for Aerial Imagery
Last month Shutter Pilots was granted a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) exemption to operate drones for the use of aerial imaging and computer animation. Shutter Pilots was founded in 2014 by Mike Mabin, Ed Sargeant and Alexander Mabin. Shutter Pilots joins a small field of companies to have received an FAA exemption, as just over […]
AAAE’s Hauptli Honored for Innovation Efforts
AAAE President and CEO Todd Hauptli has been selected as one of Washington’s “Trending Association Leaders” by Bisnow Ventures. The group of association and non-profit leaders selected were chosen by distinguishing themselves in the past year by “driving growth, spurring innovation and advancing the missions of their organizations in extraordinary ways.” AAAE Chairman Jeff Mulder […]
