Van Nuys Airport Invites Children to Explore the World of Aviation Through Free Virtual Tour Program

Van Nuys Airport (VNY), one of the world’s busiest general aviation airports, announces the launch of a free virtual airport tour that invites children to experience the adventure of flight, learn how airplanes fly and explore exciting careers in aviation. Adapted from the airport’s popular on-site tour program, which has been temporarily suspended due to […]

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Israeli Air Force Pilots Share Thrill of Flying, Lessons Learned at New Online Flight Simulator Center of Excellence

The Squadron, the only air force simulator program with Israeli fighter pilots as instructors, announced the launch of their live, online center of excellence program. The program, which is designed for both organizations and individuals, creates a realistic aviation experience that incorporates lessons from the Israel Air Force to promote the ideals and principles it […]

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Volare Aviation Completes First Hawker Blended Winglet Retrofit

Aviation Partners, Inc. (API) announced that Oxford, UK based Volare Aviation has completed their first installation of the Blended Winglets retrofit on a Hawker 800XPi and is appointed an authorized installation partner for Hawker 800 series Blended Winglet retrofits in Europe. API’s Performance Enhancing Blended Winglets for the Hawker 800 series airplanes reduce drag by […]

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NBAA, NATA Urge IRS to Provide Guidance on FET Collection and Liability

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) asked the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to continue the reform of Federal Excise Tax (FET) regulations by addressing unclear and confusing rules covering the collection responsibilities for air charter operators and brokers. After a years-long advocacy effort led by NBAA and NATA, […]

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Aeroplex/Aerolease Group Launches New Solar Energy Project at Long Beach Airport

Long Beach Airport (LGB) officials celebrated the completion of the largest solar energy project on the Airport campus, marking a milestone in LGB’s growing sustainability program. Aeroplex/Aerolease Group, an aviation property development, consulting and management firm that holds an LGB master lease, installed the new system on their building, which is also host to Signature […]

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Sweetwater Union Adult Education Drone Program Flies in the Face of the Pandemic

The Sweetwater Union High School Adult Education program, located in San Diego County, is always looking for new and exciting curriculum offerings for their students that will provide them with valuable career opportunities.  Such was the case when Sweetwater District Adult Education Director, Dr. Ryan Burke, sought to bring in the Unmanned Safety Institute’s award-winning […]

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Hartzell Awarded STC for Talon Prop on Two-Seat Extra 300L

Hartzell Propeller recently received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its specially designed three-blade high performance Talon prop for installation on Extra 300L two-seat aerobatic aircraft. The Talon features an enhanced aerodynamic design coupled with Hartzell’s state of the art ASC-II™ resin transfer carbon fiber process. The Talon’s launch customer was Michael Goulian, who has […]

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