BATTLE CREEK, MICH. — Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce that Andy Richards has been selected for the position of Vice President of Completions and Modifications for Duncan Aviation’s Battle Creek, Michigan, facility. In his new role, Richards will oversee the Battle Creek Avionics Line, Avionics Installations and Interior Completions teams. He will also provide […]
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Duncan Aviation Completes Aircell Gogo Biz In-Flight Wi-Fi STC Installation in Embraer Legacy 600
LINCOLN, NEB. — Duncan Aviation recently completed an FAA STC-certified installation of Aircell Gogo Biz in-flight Wi-Fi operation in Embraer Legacy 600 and 650 models. The Aircell Gogo Biz system allows for Wi-Fi connectivity with speeds up to 3 MBPS. “This Wi-Fi installation will be popular with Embraer Legacy operators who want and need Wi-Fi […]
Piper Seminole Joins Redbird’s Innovative R&D Lab
Lakeland, Fla., March 28, 2012 – A new Piper Aircraft twin-engine Seminole delivered today here at Sun-n-Fun to Redbird Flight Simulations’ innovative and multi-faceted aviation research and development laboratory. Cutter Piper Sales sold the airplane at Oshkosh during AirVenture 2011. It will be based at Redbird Skyport of San Marcos, Texas. Redbird Simulation is the […]
AOPA ANNOUNCES NEW MEDIA PARTNERSHIP WITH BUILD-A-PLANE TO KICK OFF KIDS ACROSS AMERICA CAMPAIGN
Lakeland, FL – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has become the latest media partner with Build-A-Plane and is proud to support the Kids Across America campaign, created to help children make the trip to Oshkosh, Wis., for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 2012 AirVenture. Under the campaign, kids are charged with finding sponsors to fund […]
Sikorsky Innovations Joins Aviation Green® Alliance as a Founding Member
LAKELAND FL, SUN N FUN CAMPUS (March 28, 2012) – At Sun ‘n Fun today, the Lindbergh Foundation announced that Sikorsky Innovations has become the first rotorcraft company to join the Aviation Green Alliance as a Founding Member. Sikorsky Innovations is Sikorsky Aircraft’s technology development organization, charged with tackling the toughest problems in vertical flight. […]
Salina’s Airport Director receives AAAE Distinguished Service Award
Tim Rogers, A.A.E., Salina Airport Authority Executive Director, was honored this week when he was presented with the American Association of Airport Executives Distinguished Service Award at the AAAE annual South Central Conference in Wichita. The Distinguished Service Award is one of AAAE’s highest levels of recognition. Receipients are given this award as a reflection […]
North Carolina ACE Academy Provides Opportunity to Learn
Middle and high school students will have the opportunity to learn more about aviation-related job opportunities at five Aviation Career Education Academies that will be held across North Carolina this summer. “Governor Bev Perdue’s top priorities are creating jobs and education,” said N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation Director Richard Walls. (shown at right) […]
SeaPort Airlines donates $5K in flights to KU MedÂ
Amber Baxter, SeaPort Airlines customer service representative, hands over more than $5000 in flight vouchers to Dr. William Cathcart-Rake, director of Kansas University School of Medicine’s Salina campus. "It means a lot to us to have SeaPort Airlines support," said Dr. Cathcart-Rake. "Our students and staff often travel between Salina and Kansas City. SeaPort makes […]
ERIC CHRISTENSEN JOINS EMBRAER COMMERCIAL SALES AND MARKETING TEAM
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, March 22, 2012 — Seasoned airline veteran Eric Christensen was named Regional Vice-President of Marketing for Embraer’s Commercial Aviation division in North America, joining the company from SkyWest Inc., parent company to SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines. In his new role, Christensen will oversee all activities related to marketing Embraer’s successful E-Jets […]
Beechcraft Bonanza G36 to Debut New Interior Package at 2012 Sun ’n Fun Fly-In Alongside Entire Beechcraft Lineup
WICHITA, Kan. (March 22, 2012) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced it will feature its entire Beechcraft product lineup at the 2012 Sun ’n Fun International Fly-In and Expo March 27–April 1 in Lakeland, Fla. The display at booth MD7-B/MD8-A at the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport will feature a Premier IA, King Air 350i, King […]
