Honda Aircraft Company has announced plans to expand its global headquarters in Greensboro, NC by investing an additional $15.5 million in a new 82,000-square-foot facility on its 133+ acre campus in Greensboro. This will bring the company’s total capital investment in its North Carolina facilities to more than $245 million. Scheduled to break ground in […]
Jeff Mulder, A.A.E., Honored With AAAE Distinguished Service Award
Jeff Mulder, A.A.E., Executive Director of the Lee County (Florida) Port Authority, has received the American Association of Airport Executives’ (AAAE) Distinguished Service Award, which is presented to airport executives in honor of an exemplary career and contributions to the airport industry. “Jeff is a dedicated colleague who has served the nation’s aviation community in […]
Daher’s TBM 940 Receives EASA Certification at EBACE
Daher has announced that its new TBM 940 has been certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), enabling deliveries to begin with this latest turboprop aircraft version. EASA’s certification paperwork will be formally provided during the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) at Geneva, Switzerland, where Daher will be exhibiting at the […]
New Members Appointed to FAA Drone Advisory Committee
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao has formally announced new appointments to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Drone Advisory Committee (DAC). Secretary Chao named Michael Chasen, chief executive officer for PrecisionHawk USA Inc., as chair of the DAC. New members appointed include Bob Brock, Director of Aviation and Unmanned Aircraft Systems for the […]
Record Numbers of Aircraft Fly to EBACE on Alternative Fuels
Photo above – Daher’s TBM 910 is flown with a biofuel mix to the EBACE show. Business aviation leaders are celebrating the record number of airplanes arriving at the industry’s largest European industry event fueled by sustainable alternative jet fuels (SAJF). In all, 23 aircraft arrived at Geneva Airport (GVA) for the annual European Business […]
Wisconsin Students Crowned America’s Top Rocketeers
Madison West High School of Madison, Wisconsin today took home the top prize at the world’s largest student rocketry competition – The Team America Rocketry Challenge. The students from Madison West will now represent the United States at the International Rocketry Challenge at the Paris International Air Show in June, facing off against teams from […]
Sling Pilot Academy Welcomes First Accelerated Airline Pilot Program Class
A little bit of aviation history was made recently as the combined efforts of three passionate aviation advocates initiated an aggressive new pilot training program, in earnest. On May 15th, the first training class in the Sling Pilot Academy’s (SPA) innovative new Accelerated Airline Pilot Program took flight“… literally. The Academy, based in Torrance CA, […]
Alsim Partners with Mélanie Astles, F1 Pilot of the Skies
Alsim has announced its partnership with the first female Red Bull Air Race winner and French aerobatics champion Mélanie Astles. Alsim believes they can help in Ms. Astles training to win those few extra seconds required to stand out in this highly skilled, competitive sport. Together they will develop a full-size replica of her aircraft, […]
DFS FBO Achieves IS-BAH Accreditation at Paris-Le Bourget
Dassault Falcon Service’s Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) at Paris-Le Bourget airport has been awarded an International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) Stage 1 certificate, a key milestone in its commitment to guarantee the safest and most reliable handling services in the industry. “Ground safety is becoming increasingly important for regulators, airlines, business operators and insurers […]
Cirrus Aircraft Announces New Facility in the Dallas Metroplex Area
Cirrus Aircraft has announced a new facility at the McKinney National Airport (KTKI) in McKinney, Texas that will provide a world-class customer experience for Cirrus aircraft owners in the Dallas Metroplex Area. Factory Service operations will be offered to customers beginning in August 2019, and in late 2020 the facility will expand to include a […]
