A newly restored B-29 has included EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 on its inaugural tour schedule, creating the potential to have two of these World War II-era bombers in one place for the first time in more than 50 years. The B-29 Doc, which has just completed its restoration in Wichita, Kansas, will be on tour […]
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C&S Wins ACEC Ohio Honor Award for Youngstown Airport Project
The C&S Companies were presented with a 2017 Honor Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies Ohio at their annual Engineering Excellence Awards luncheon held on March 9. C&S was recognized for the firm’s work on the Youngstown Warren Regional Airport mid-field taxiways design project, for which the firm was the consulting engineer. Youngstown […]
Nate Darlington Named Paint Manager for Duncan Aviation’s Battle Creek Facility
Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce that Nate Darlington has accepted the position of Paint Department Manager at its Battle Creek, Michigan, facility. The Paint Shop at Battle Creek touches roughly 100 aircraft per year, ranging from Citation to Global airframes. As a leader in paint services for business aviation, Duncan Aviation is capable of […]
Data Comm Comes to New York
Data Comm, the NextGen technology that enhances safety and reduces delays by dramatically improving the way air traffic controllers and pilots talk to each other, is up and running at five airports in the New York metropolitan area: JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, Teterboro and Westchester. These airports were among the first to receive the critical system […]
Continental Motors GroupTM Southern AvionicsTM Grand Re-Opening in Fairhope
Continental Motors Group™ Ltd, an AVIC International Holding Corporation company, announced today that its operating division Southern Avionics and Interiors™ has re-opened after relocating to the H. L. Sonny Callahan airport (KCQF) in Fairhope, Alabama. Southern Avionics and Interiors™ was founded over thirty years ago and has built, over the years, a reputation for excellence […]
Ultra Electronics Airport Systems awarded contract by Lima Airport Partners in Peru
Ultra Electronics Airport Systems (Ultra) has been awarded a contract to deliver and integrate an Airport Information System (AIS) at Lima’s Jorge Chavez International Airport. As a software platform for real-time information management, our AIS will optimize decision-making processes, facilitate operational excellence and underpin a significant expansion of Peru’s primary airport. Lima Airport Partners (“LAP”) […]
Duncan Aviation’s Jason Burhoop Named Project Manager
Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce that Jason Burhoop was recently named a Project Manager for the company’s Lincoln, Nebraska, location. In 1999, Burhoop started his career at Duncan Aviation as an Engine Technician. During his 17 years in the engine shop, he served as Engine Lead Tech, Master Tech, Engine Tech Rep, and most […]
AirMed International Acquires Air Medical of San Antonio
As part of its continuing growth strategy, AirMed International has acquired San Antonio-based Air Medical, the largest fixed wing air medical transport company in Texas. Air Medical’s fleet of three jets and two King Air turboprops, equipped for critical care transports, is located at San Antonio International Airport. Those aircraft will join AirMed’s fleet, including […]
MD HELICOPTERS DEBUTS MD 6XX CONCEPT AIRCRAFT AT HAI HELI-EXPO 2017
After announcing the planned development of an all-new, high-performance single-engine helicopter at HAI Heli-Expo 2016 in Louisville, KY, MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) recently announced the debut of the MD 6XX Concept Helicopter at the 2017 HAI Heli-Expo Trade Show & Exhibition. On display was the MD 6XX next-generation, multi-mission helicopter that will set new standards […]
Newfoundland Helicopters Selects First Bell 407GXP for Utility Operations in Canada
Bell Helicopter announced that the Eastern Canada-based charter company Newfoundland Helicopters, Ltd. will accept delivery of a Bell 407GXP this month. Newfoundland Helicopters charter aircraft services include corporate travel, forestry, hydro, mining, filming and photography, and tourism. The company was the first in Canada to receive a Bell 407GX to be used for utility operations […]
