James E. Bennett, A.A.E., Director of Aviation Services for the City of Phoenix, operator of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, will receive the American Association of Airport Executives’ (AAAE) Distinguished Service Award, which is presented to airport executives in honor of an exemplary career and contributions to the airport industry. “Jim is an invaluable colleague who […]
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JSSI Appoints Brendan Lodge as Aircraft Acquisitions Specialist
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) has announced the appointment of Brendan Lodge as aircraft acquisitions specialist. An experienced aircraft sales broker and financier, Lodge will provide support to JSSI’s growing Advisory Services and JSSI Parts divisions. “We are excited to welcome Brendan to the team. I’ve worked with Brendan over the last several years and […]
SIMPRO Flight Training Announced as New Brand Name for Glass Simulator Center
Owners of the Glass Simulator Center have announced the new name for this facility is now SIMPRO Flight Training. Conveniently located on the Aurora Municipal Airport (KARR), 35 miles west of Chicago, SIMPRO Flight Training center was recently remodeled with an updated pilot lounge and new classroom with the latest audio-visual equipment. SIMPRO pilots arriving […]
Lancair Welcomes First Mako Owner to New Texas Builders Assistance Center
Lancair’s first production Mako customer was welcomed last week to the newly-launched Builder Assistance Center at the company’s Texas headquarters. Housed in a 10,000 square foot climate-controlled hangar, the Builder Assistance Center provides a dedicated work environment for Lancair kit owners to complete critical aircraft assemblies or the entire aircraft. Comprehensive in-house factory support, including […]
Setouchi Holdings Signs Joint Venture Agreement for Seaplane Operation in the Maldives
Quest Aircraft Company announced a new joint venture agreement between Quest parent company Setouchi Holdings, Inc and the Maldives-based company Island Aviation Services Ltd. The agreement establishes a new seaplane operation, Sky Atoll Private Ltd, and an initial order of four Kodiak 100s has been placed to kickstart the new program. Made up of roughly […]
Piper’s Deliveries and Revenue Soar in Q3 2017
Piper Aircraft, Inc. announced its aircraft sales and delivery results for the third quarter of 2017, ending September 30th. Aircraft sales continued to grow in both the Trainer class and M-class product lines with the flagship M600 and the single engine Archer TX trainer leading the sales expansion for the company. The company delivered 42 […]
EUROPEAN AVIATION SAFETY AGENCY (EASA) GRANTS BELL 505 JET RANGER X CERTIFICATION
Bell Helicopter announced the certification of the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). “This is a significant milestone for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X and I know our customers in Europe are thrilled to hear the news as well,” said Patrick Moulay executive vice president, Commercial Sales and […]
New “Aeroplate” Now Available in Oklahoma
In celebration of the state’s second largest economic engine, aviation and aerospace, a new Oklahoma specialty license plate is ready to beautify the bumpers of automobiles with the rising slogan: “Oklahoma Aviation.” The plate, requested by the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission (OAC), is the state’s official aviation and aerospace specialty plate. The statute creating the “Aeroplate”, […]
Evans Retires After Long Public Service Career at DOAV
After 32 years of public service with the Commonwealth of Virginia, Cherry A. Evans, Director, Communications & Education Division, Virginia Department of Aviation announced her retirement effective November 1st. Ms. Evans, who was employed with the Department of Aviation since 1989, said she is proud to have promoted Virginia’s fine air transportation system and an […]
DOG IS MY COPILOT TRANSPORTS THEIR 8,000th PASSENGER
Dog Is My CoPilot (DIMC) flew their 8,000th passenger along with over 50 other dogs from Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC) in Arizona to shelters in Montana. Shelters like MCACC are overflowing with animals and not enough adopters so transporting them gives them a chance at finding their forever home through organizations that […]
