The Scottsdale Airport celebrated the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) one thousandth international aircraft to be processed this federal fiscal year on July 8, marking a new record. This is a first for Scottsdale. “Scottsdale Airport has reached an important milestone in private aviation,” says Luz Galarza, CBP, Phoenix area port director. “The one […]
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Dynon Taps Randy Lervold as New VP of Marketing and Sales
Dynon has announced that Randy Lervold will join the company as their Vice President of Marketing and Sales. In this newly created role Lervold will be responsible for expanding Dynon’s worldwide market reach as it capitalizes on the recent certification of their flagship SkyView HDX system. Robert Hamilton, Dynon President, says, “Entering the certified market, […]
Silver Air Expands Los Angeles Fleet with Gulfstream GIV
Silver Air, the private jet management and charter company, has signed another Gulfstream GIV under its PURE Jet Management program. Based out of Van Nuys, California, (VNY) the jet is now available for charter operations. The 11-seat cabin delivers luxurious comfort with a partitioned cabin for privacy, a full service galley, plus a 6-passenger sleeping […]
Guardian Flight Names Steve Kelly Safety Director
Guardian Flight Inc. appointed Steve Kelly Director of Safety for Guardian Flight, a medical transport company. As a member of the Executive Management Team, Kelly reports to Fred Buttrell, Guardian Flight President and President and CEO of Air Medical Group Holdings (AMGH), Guardian Flight’s parent company. Kelly is based in the company’s South Jordan, Utah […]
Methow Valley State Airport reopens July 3
Methow Valley State Airport has a brand new runway after a 45-day temporary closure to rehabilitate the 22-year-old pavement. On May 14, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation began the four Phased $5 million project to replace the pavement and maintain this crucial infrastructure. Methow Valley State Airport in Winthrop is the largest of […]
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 […]
SubSonex Personal Jet Approved for Reno Air Races
Sonex Aircraft is collaborating with High Performance Aircraft Group to showcase the SubSonex Personal Jet. High Performance Aircraft Group debuted the SubSonex at this year’s Pylon Racing Seminar (also known as “Rookie School”) during the week of June 7-10 at Reno Stead airport in preparation and training for the National Championship Air Races in September. […]
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 […]
Vermont Wing of Civil Air Patrol Announces New Burlington Squadron Commander
2nd Lt. Peter Slocombe has been named the newest commander of the Vermont Wing’s Burlington Squadron (VT-002), according to a statement by Col. Rick Lizzari, Commander of the Wing. Slocombe succeeds Captain Charles Dalch, who will continue to be active in the Wing’s emergency services and administrative roles. “Peter takes command of the largest squadron […]
One-G Simulation Launches Youth Access Program with Placement of FAA Approved Flight Training Device at East Valley Institute of Technology
one-G simulation is intent on expanding career pathways for youth in aviation through better access to simulation. Building upon one-G Access, the industry’s only pay-per-use flight simulator program, the company launches the one-G Youth Access program with the donation of an FAA approved flight training device to East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT), a career […]
