Hartzell Propeller has created a series of how-to videos and a new field repair manual describing how to evaluate and repair Hartzell’s structural composite propeller blades when they suffer minor damage. A true composite propeller is made from carbon fiber or Kevlar. “Unlike aluminum or wooden blades, Hartzell’s composite propeller blades can be restored to […]
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CAC Chair Receives Laurence P. Sharples Award from AOPA
Elliot Sanders, Citizen Advisory Council (CAC) Chair, received the Laurence P. Sharples Award recently from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). The annual award is the highest honor given to an individual who has made significant contributions to the advancement of general aviation, which characterized the life of Laurence P. Sharples, one of AOPA’s […]
Phoenix Sky Harbor Offers Self-Guided Tour
America’s Friendliest Airport® has gotten friendlier and now offers a great opportunity for students, families, friends, and others to explore and learn about the airport, its amenities and surrounding landmarks through fun, self-guided tours. Individuals and school groups can see what there is to do at America’s Friendliest Airport® by visiting a special section of […]
Astronics Max-Viz Commends FAA for Supporting Enhanced Vision Systems to Improve GA Safety
Astronics Corporation, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Astronics Max-Viz, commended the FAA’s General Aviation Joint Steering Committee (GAJSC) for recent statements in support of enhanced vision technology to improve general aviation safety in situations involving weather, night, smoke and other obstructions to vision. Max-Viz develops Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) that enable increased pilot visibility, especially in […]
Michigan DOT Names Airport, Consultant of the Year
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of Aeronautics has named the Jack Barstow Airport in Midland as Airport of the Year, and C&S Companies of Livonia as the Robert G. Peckham Consultant of the Year. The annual awards recognize outstanding service to Michigan aviation. (Photo – Airport of the year – MDOT Aeronautics Commission […]
Intellisoft Study to Lift Aviation Security Best Practices
Leading identity and credential management company, Intellisoft is polling more than 3,500 industry leaders in order to release a study designed to improve aviation security best practices. The survey includes 23 questions aimed at finding out what is on the minds of industry leaders, said David Peeples, Intellisoft’s president and founder. The results of the […]
PARKLAND SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH REPUBLIC AIRWAYS TO SUPPLY PILOTS
To help resupply American air carriers with well-trained pilots, the Institute of Aviation has announced the signing of a guaranteed interview agreement with Republic Airways. “For years, many aviation experts have warned of an impending shortage of pilots for airlines as current pilots reach retirement age,” said Sybil Phillips, Director of the Institute of Aviation. […]
Cirrus Aircraft Delivers Strong 2015 Performance as Vision Jet Accelerates Towards First Customer Delivery
Cirrus Aircraft announced that new aircraft shipments in 2015 exceeded 300 for the second year in a row as the Cirrus SR22 maintained its position as the best-selling airplane in its segment for the thirteenth consecutive year. New unit deliveries for 2015 totaled 301 while the global Cirrus fleet surpassed 6,200 total SR aircraft and […]
Sonex Aircraft Announces Development of Sonex and Waiex B-Models
Sonex Aircraft has announced its latest aircraft development project: Sonex and Waiex B-Models. Sonex designer and founder John Monnett said the aircraft is more of everything a pilot wants in a sport aircraft. “More room and comfort, more panel space, more fuel, more engine choices, and more standard features combined with reduced build time and […]
Monica Hargrove Appointed New Airports Authority Vice President and Secretary
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority board of directors appointed Monica R. Hargrove the Airports Authority’s vice president and secretary at its monthly meeting Wednesday. Hargrove joined the Airports Authority in 2013 as deputy general counsel. A veteran aviation attorney, she previously served as general counsel at Airports Council International – North America and associate counsel […]
