Randy Babbitt, former FAA Administrator was on hand to deliver the keynote luncheon address for day two of the Phoenix International Aviation Symposium. Babbitt joked that today the audience was getting "Babbitt unplugged." The former FAA head was given a standing ovation after his talk which was, in his own words, unrestrained from the typical […]
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Piper Shows Meridian, Mirage, Trainers; Celebrates 75th Anniversary at Sun ‘n Fun
Vero Beach, Fla., March 23, 2012 – Piper Aircraft Inc. plans to display airplanes from its M-Class business aircraft and trainer product lines at the Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In & Expo in Lakeland, Fla. beginning March 27. The company will also use the iconic fun flying venue to begin a year-long celebration of its […]
Phoenix Hosts 21st Annual International Aviation Symposium
Billed as the most exclusive gathering in the industry, the City of Phoenix and Sky Harbor International Airport kicked-off the 21st Annual International Aviation Symposium this week at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, AZ. Over 120 attendees from across the globe pre-registered for the three-day event to hear or participate […]
Fantasy of Flight to Host Splash-In
Fantasy of Flight will once again play host to one of Central Florida’s splashiest events on Thursday, March 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The aviation attraction welcomes "Splash-In," a one-day event specifically designed to celebrate seaplanes and other amphibious aircraft. Throughout the day, dozens of seaplane pilots will use Fantasy of Flight’s Lake […]
Castle Proves to be Attractive Alternative for Charter Services
Castle Airport took the form of an international welcoming hub recently as dozens of Germans were chartered to and from the site by an aviation tour company that’s decided to take advantage of the former Air Force base. Charter Air Transport, is the latest business to start using Castle’s facilities. The company had been operating […]
Colorado’s Spirit of Flight Center to Host F-16 Pilots
The Spirit of Flight Center in Erie, Colorado will host several F-16 pilots on Saturday, April 14th from 10am-2pm. Visitors to the Center will be able to hear what it’s like to fly this amazing jet. There is a $5 cost to attend but that includes a museum tour with over 1,000 aviation and WWII artifacts. […]
Oklahoma Aviation Art Contest Winners Announced
Officials with the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission have announced the winners of Oklahoma’s 2012 International Aviation Art Contest. The students will be recognized for their artwork during an awards ceremony scheduled for April 19 at 2 p.m. in the Governor’s Blue Room at the state Capital. "We must get young people interested in careers in aviation,” […]
FAA to Increase Efficiency and Reduce Aircraft Emission in Northern California Airspace
OAKLAND – Acting Federal Aviation Administrator Michael Huerta and aviation partners today kicked off a collaborative effort to make air traffic control more efficient, help airlines improve on-time performance, and reduce emissions generated by aircraft flying into and out of Northern California airports. “By working together, the FAA and our aviation partners are improving flying […]
EMBRAER RECEIVES MELBOURNE, FL CHAMBER’S IMPACT AWARD
Melbourne, Fla – March 8, 2012 — Embraer Aircraft has been awarded the 2011 Impact Award by the Melbourne Regional Chamber of Commerce which recognizes the contribution of aviation companies to the area’s economy. Embraer is receiving the award for the development of a final-assembly center for the company’s Phenom Executive Jets as well as […]
OK Aeronautics Commission Approves Capital Improvement Program, Includes Largest State-Funded Project in History
OKLAHOMA CITY – Last week, during its regularly scheduled meeting in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission approved its three-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which includes a project to extend the runway and parallel taxiway system at Enid’s Woodring Regional Airport from 5,600 feet to 8,000 feet. The Commission’s investment in the Enid runway […]
