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 […]
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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 […]
Piper Aircraft Launches Apprenticeship Program for Local High School Graduates
Piper Aircraft, Inc. announced it is launching an accredited apprenticeship program in cooperation with Indian River State College. The program is being created in response to the increasing demand for high quality manufacturing candidates at Piper Aircraft. The two-year program, which will officially start in the summer of 2019, will initially begin with 10 individuals […]
New Air Traffic Tower Dedicated in Sarasota, Florida
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority (SMAA), and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) dedicated the new Air Traffic Control Tower at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport recently. The 128 foot-tall tower is a significant investment in our nation’s airport infrastructure and enhances air traffic controllers’ ability to provide the safest, most efficient service […]
FAA FINDS KEY WEST IN VIOLATION OF GRANT ASSURANCES ON PILOT SELF-SERVICE
In response to a Part 13 complaint submitted by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the FAA’s Southern Region Airports Division issued a determination on AOPA’s complaint that is mostly more of the same from the agency. While most fixed-base operators do a great job, the FAA continues to support the limitation of access […]
Wayman Aviation opens FAA Part 145 Air Repair Station
Wayman Aviation has earned FAA Part 145 Air Repair Station certification #4WVR269D, becoming the only Part 145 certified maintenance facility at Hollywood-North Perry Airport (KHWO) in Pembroke Pines, FL. “Wayman provides support to local and international customers, including annuals, repairs, modifications, and export services,” said Carlos Garcia, Base Manager. “Its deep knowledge of Cessna and […]
National architecture-engineering firm opens third Florida office in Tampa
Mead & Hunt, a national architecture-engineering consulting firm, is opening its third Florida office in Tampa. “We’ve been looking for the right opportunity to establish an aviation office in the Southeast, and Tampa was my first choice,” said Ron Engel (Pictured above), Vice President and Group Leader of Mead & Hunt Aviation Services. “With 20 […]
FAA Commissions New Tower at Sarasota Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) cut over to a new air traffic control tower at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport early this morning. The new, 128 foot-tall tower will enable air traffic controllers to continue to provide the safest, most efficient service to flights at the busy Florida airport. Air traffic controllers working in the 525 square-foot […]
Wayman Aviation Academy Goes Green with Diesel 172s
Wayman Aviation Academy’s fleet of 31 aircraft has grown by two Cessna C-172 Jet-A aircraft, offering Continental diesel power. The academy, established 31 years ago, has one of the largest fleets for pilot training in South Florida. Wayman has chosen to start this transition to take advantage of the important benefits brought by engines using […]
