JetSuiteX, an air carrier that offers daily flights from private terminals for the cost of a commercial ticket, has announced that it will soon launch service from Phoenix to Burbank, Las Vegas, and Oakland. Customers traveling between these cities will be able to enjoy the seamlessness of flying on 30-seat jets from private terminals with […]
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University of Dubuque Acquires Alsim AL250 Simulator
Alsim is proud to announce the sale of an AL250 simulator to the University of Dubuque. The simulator will be installed in the University’s Ed Babka Aviation Learning Center, a new state-of-the-art flight operations center scheduled to open fall 2019. The University of Dubuque has a growing Aviation program, including Flight Operations and Aviation Management […]
Woodie Woodard Named Recipient of 2019 ACC Aviation Award of Excellence
The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) has announced the selection of Ms. Woodie Woodward as the recipient of the 2019 ACC Aviation Award of Excellence. The award will be presented on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, during the ACC 41st Annual Conference & Exposition Awards Luncheon in Palm Springs, California. The Aviation Award of Excellence is presented […]
Cirrus Aircraft Announces New Chief Executive Officer
Cirrus Aircraft has announced that Zean Nielsen has been selected to succeed Co-founder Dale Klapmeier as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Nielsen has held senior leadership roles at a range of global world-class organizations, including Tesla Motors, James Hardie and Bang & Olufsen. “Cirrus Aircraft has a remarkably bright future ahead,” noted Dale Klapmeier, […]
Condor Extends Successful PHX-Frankfurt Flight in 2020
Condor Airlines continues to see strong demand with its nonstop Phoenix-Frankfurt flight, and as a result, has extended its service in 2020. Next year, Condor will expand its current service, adding two days a week for the month of April, then, continue its three day a week service from May to October. Condor Airlines began […]
Legendary Aircraft Designer Burt Rutan to Be Featured at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
Renowned aircraft designer and aerospace engineer Burt Rutan will be honored and celebrated at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019. The 50th consecutive EAA fly-in convention at Oshkosh is July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport. Rutan Is highly regarded among the aviation community after founding two ground breaking aerospace companies: Rutan Aircraft Factory and Scaled Composites, where […]
FAA Breaks Ground for New Air Traffic Tower at GSO
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) held a groundbreaking ceremony recently for a new Air Traffic Control Tower and Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) at Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) in Greensboro, N.C. The agency will invest $61 million in the new facility. “This investment in infrastructure and technology will place the […]
Washington State Asks for Help to Debug and Check-Out New Aircraft Registration System
If you want a chance to have the first look at the new online aircraft registration system, the Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation Division would appreciate your help. Prior to the official launch of the new system, the agency will complete an internal and external testing phase. If you are interested in participating in […]
Washington Governor Proclaims June as “General Aviation Appreciation Month”
The skies are turning blue and aviation enthusiasts in Washington have reason to celebrate after Gov. Jay Inslee signed a proclamation naming June 2019 as General Aviation Appreciation Month. The proclamation recognizes general aviation’s importance to the state of Washington, and says that aviation plays a critical role in the lives of Washingtonians, as well […]
Pilot Proficiency Offers 24/7 Simulator Recurrency Training for Private Pilots
Pilot Proficiency, a new pilot training business providing 24/7 simulator access has taken delivery of a Frasca RTD simulator and is open for business at their first pilot recurrency training center located in Lisle, Illinois. The company offers FAA approved Frasca AATDs (advanced aviation training devices) in locations convenient to pilots and available 24/7. Pilots […]
