Dynon has announced that Randy Lervold will join the company as their Vice President of Marketing and Sales. In this newly created role Lervold will be responsible for expanding Dynon’s worldwide market reach as it capitalizes on the recent certification of their flagship SkyView HDX system. Robert Hamilton, Dynon President, says, “Entering the certified market, […]
Washington
Methow Valley State Airport reopens July 3
Methow Valley State Airport has a brand new runway after a 45-day temporary closure to rehabilitate the 22-year-old pavement. On May 14, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation began the four Phased $5 million project to replace the pavement and maintain this crucial infrastructure. Methow Valley State Airport in Winthrop is the largest of […]
One-G Simulation Launches Youth Access Program with Placement of FAA Approved Flight Training Device at East Valley Institute of Technology
one-G simulation is intent on expanding career pathways for youth in aviation through better access to simulation. Building upon one-G Access, the industry’s only pay-per-use flight simulator program, the company launches the one-G Youth Access program with the donation of an FAA approved flight training device to East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT), a career […]
CUBCRAFTERS ANNOUNCES CHANGE IN SENIOR LEADERSHIP
Light aircraft manufacturer CubCrafters announced a change in senior leadership as it continues to advance the company’s plan for long-term growth. Patrick Horgan, CubCrafters’ executive in charge of operations and product development, has been named President. Horgan has recently focused on increasing the company’s manufacturing capability and productivity; this promotion reflects Horgan’s record of successes […]
Airmail History Celebration Flight Carries 2,700 Letters from San Diego to Seattle
Historic Stearman Speedmail biplanes carried 2,700 letters for 1,200 miles from San Diego to Seattle from Sunday, May 13, to Friday, May 18, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of airmail service in the United States. The Mail Centennial Celebration included a stop in Olympia where the public viewed these rare planes. The Olympia stop on […]
Historic Stearman Speedmail Biplanes to Carry Mail from San Diego to Seattle
Like a flight back in time, historic Stearman Speedmail biplanes will carry mail from San Diego to Seattle from Sunday, May 13, to Friday, May 18, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of airmail service in the United States. The Mail Centennial Celebration includes a stop in Olympia where the public can view these rare planes. […]
Largest Washington airport rehabilitation project for WSDOT Aviation temporarily closes airport
Methow Valley State Airport’s pavement is 22 years old. Later this month, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation begins a $5 million project to replace and rehabilitate the pavement to maintain this crucial infrastructure. The airport will be closed to the public on May 14 to allow Wenatchee general contractor, Selland Construction, to start […]
WSDOT Aviation participates in annual COMMEX as the State Air Operations Branch
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation Division participated in the annual Northwest Regional Aviation Communications Exercise (COMMEX) on March 7, 2018 as the State Air Operations Branch (AOB). WSDOT Aviation Division used their Aviation Emergency Coordination Center (AECC) and radio equipment to help state emergency responders prepare and practice for future incidents and disasters […]
Vashon Aircraft Introduces the Ranger R7
Vashon Aircraft recently introduced the Ranger R7. Billed as affordable, rugged and refined, the U.S. designed aircraft is manufactured in the aviation center of Seattle, Washington. Vashon Aircraft was founded by John Torode, and the Ranger R7 was designed by noted Pacific Northwest aeronautical engineer Ken Krueger. The Ranger is a two-seat aircraft, which the […]
Design from Vancouver Team Chosen for New WSDOT Airport Informational Kiosk
The votes are in, and the new state airport kiosk will be a design by a pair from Vancouver, WA. Designed and built by George Welsh, and featured artwork from Hannah VanGelder (pictured above), their concept earned the top votes during the Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation Division’s airport kiosk design competition. Ballots were […]
