The Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation (BHLF), under the guidance of President Tracy Forrest and Chairman Michael Herman; has appointed Jim Campbell as Executive Director to handle the growing requirements of the Foundation, its enhanced mission, and its responsibility to follow the directions given it by the late Robert A. ‘Bob’ Hoover. BHLF President, Tracy Forrest, […]
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Piper Aircraft Deliveries Increase by Nearly 50% – Highest Level in Ten Years
Piper Aircraft, Inc. has announced a 48% increase in aircraft deliveries for 2018 as well as a 38% increase in total aircraft billings. Piper’s segment leading growth was distributed across both primary product lines, Trainer and M-Class aircraft. Global Piper trainer demand increased more than 50% YOY. Sales of the robust single engine Archer grew […]
Young Aviators from Florida, California Receive EAA’s Initial Ray Aviation Scholarships
Nicole Blount of Lake Placid, Florida, and Max Davidson of Jurupa Valley, California, have received the initial Ray Aviation Scholarships of up to $10,000 from the Experimental Aircraft Association, allowing these young people to take flight training in their local regions and pursue their dreams of flight. The Ray Foundation has provided $1 million to […]
Former NH Aviation Director Flying High in Florida
Working with the New Hampshire Division of Aeronautics for 16 ½ years was an education and an eye-opener for Jack Ferns. One of his duties included the opportunity to represent the NHDOT with the NH House and Senate. “Just when you think you have one or two supervisors, take another guess,” said Ferns. “I answered […]
SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In Names New Executive Director at Aerospace Center for Excellence
The Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) has named Ed Young as its new Executive Director. Hailing from the State of Kansas, Young’s background as a pilot, flight instructor, attorney, professor, conflict resolution specialist and experienced public safety official will be utilized starting day one as he takes the helm of ACE. The success of the […]
Paragon Enhances Training with New Alsim AL172 Simulator
Alsim announced the sale of an AL172 simulator to Paragon Flight Training in Fort Myers, Florida. This will be the third Alsim simulator in the state of Florida since its US office opened in mid-2017. The AL172 is an exact replica of the Cessna 172 SP Skyhawk NAVIII. It features real Garmin G1000 NXI avionics […]
WACO Classic Aircraft Corporation Announces New Owner
Dimor Group Inc. located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, has acquired WACO Aircraft Corporation, established in 1983 and located in Battle Creek, MI. The acquisition, on November 9, 2018, includes Centennial Aircraft Services, Inc., an FBO and FAA Part 145 maintenance facility also located in Battle Creek. WACO Aircraft Corporation earned international recognition for manufacturing and […]
Orlando Magic Players and Southwest Airlines Share Some Love at the Airport
Terrence Ross’ Twitter handle, @TFlight31, is one of today’s more fitting NBA social media names considering the 27-year-old has “taken flight” innumerable times throughout his NBA career – most notably when he won the slam dunk contest during his rookie year. Now, in his seventh NBA season, that Twitter name – while still very applicable […]
Alsim Opens New Florida Demo Center and Sim Lab
Alsim has once again expanded its presence in North America with a new joint Alsim/Cirrus Aviation demonstration center and simulation lab in Florida. The new facility at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport contains Alsim’s latest simulation products including the AL172 and AL250. This mix of both generic and type-specific simulators with Alsim’s High Definition Visual Systems […]
Piper Records Best Quarter and Year to Date Performance in Ten Years
Piper Aircraft, Inc. recently announced its aircraft sales and delivery results for the third quarter of 2018, ending September 30th. Aircraft sales continued to grow in both the Trainer Class and M-Class product lines with turbine M-Class products and the single engine Archer TX trainer leading the sales expansion for the company. The company delivered […]
