It’s a special year for ALSIM at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 as the simulator manufacturer celebrates its 25th Anniversary. Founded in France in 1994, ALSIM now has over 400 devices and 300 clients located in over 50 countries. ALSIM continues to invest heavily in the United States. Announced at AirVenture 2018, the company is proud […]
Hartzell Voyager Propeller Receives STC for Cessna A185E/F
Hartzell Propeller has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a new three-blade aluminum Scimitar propeller for Cessna’s A185E/F Skywagon and AgCarryall aircraft. Cessna 185 aircraft are known for stellar bush performance in the most inhospitable terrain. Named the Voyager, the custom-designed premium performance propeller provides improved performance with up to seven knots faster cruise […]
RTCA, Inc. and the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) Announce Signing of MOU
RTCA, Inc. and the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate in promoting the value and power of digital standards to support information integration and interoperability solutions in the aviation ecosystem. The MOU establishes an agreement to work jointly in the development of standards and solutions […]
EAA Members Can Now Receive Weekly Personalized Updates on Best Local Aviation Events
The Experimental Aircraft Association and the developers of SocialFlight.com and the SocialFlight mobile apps have joined forces to offer EAA members customized aviation newsletters delivered weekly to their email inbox that include upcoming local aviation events. “Our annual member survey confirmed what our website traffic data showed—finding events and places to fly is a significant […]
Pittsburgh International Airport named Cargo Distribution Center for Sri Lanka-based freight forwarder through Qatar Airways Cargo
As Qatar Airways Cargo nears its two-year anniversary in Pittsburgh, the cargo route received a significant boost with a major global customer committing to shipping its goods through Pittsburgh International Airport. Sri Lanka-based freight forwarder EFL is making Pittsburgh International Airport a cargo distribution point in conjunction with the nonstop service – a milestone reflective […]
Durango’s Tony Vicari Named Colorado Aviation Professional of the Year
Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) Director Tony Vicari was distinguished as the “2019 Colorado Aviation Professional of the Year” by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Division of Aeronautics. The award was announced on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at the Colorado Airport Operator’s Association (CAOA) Spring Conference in Greeley, Colorado, and presented by Aeronautics Director […]
Flying Musicians Association Celebrates 10 Years 2009-2019
The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) will celebrate a decade at AirVenture’s 50th anniversary in Oshkosh, WI July 22-28, 2019. Pilot/Musicians will celebrate this milestone along with the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon and the EAA’s (Experimental Aircraft Association) half-century in Oshkosh, WI. The idea for the association came to co-founders […]
Cadence Aerospace Names Anthony E. Lawson as Vice President
Cadence Aerospace announced recently the appointment of Anthony (Tony) E. Lawson as Vice President—Operations, Quality & Environment, Health and Safety (EHS). With Centers of Excellence based in the U.S. and Mexico, Cadence Aerospace serves the world’s leading manufacturers of aircraft, aerostructures, aeroequipment and other defense platforms. In his new role, Mr. Lawson will provide leadership […]
AAAE Announces Three Recipients of Airport Innovation Awards
The Airport Innovation Accelerator – established by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) as a hub for innovation to drive creative approaches and build airports of the future – recently announced the winners of the 2019 Airport Innovation Awards, which are given to honor innovative developments that are a model for airports around the […]
Newly Released Skillscore Tracker Provides Immediate Feedback on Piloting Skills
The Experimental Aircraft Association, in cooperation with CloudAhoy, a leader in bringing technology to post-flight debriefing, is releasing at no charge to EAA members the first proficiency tracker for flying skills. The EAA SkillScore Tracker is the first resource that allows pilots to measure flying proficiency on an EAA web portal or their mobile devices. […]