Hartzell Propeller has added legacy four-blade structural composite propellers for Beechcraft 1900C and 1900D turboprop aircraft to the company’s Top Prop lineup. Hartzell’s props were offered as standard equipment on Beechcraft 1900 series aircraft. “We are now offering special pricing on these new propellers for the popular 19-passenger Beech 1900C and 1900D airliners,” said Hartzell […]
Dee Howard Foundation Holds San Antonio Aviation and Aerospace Hall of Fame Awards Dinner
To honor San Antonio’s Aviation and Aerospace History, the Dee Howard Foundation (DHF) joined together, in collaboration with other local, state, and national partners, to organize the San Antonio Aviation and Aerospace Hall of Fame 2019 Awards Dinner, which took place on April 4th. The event was hosted by GDC Technics at their state of […]
First Pipistrel SkyCharge Electric Aircraft Charging Station Installed in U.S.
The first of five Pipistrel SkyCharge stations to be installed this month has just been completed at Compton Airport, Los Angeles California. This SkyCharge unit is capable of charging 2 electric aircraft at the same time giving the aircraft a one hour flight duration followed by a one hour charge cycle. The aircraft are owned […]
National Aviation Hall of Fame issues “Call for Entries” for Aerospace Teacher of the Year Award
The National Aviation Hall of Fame is seeking entries for its 33nd Annual A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year Award, which includes a cash stipend. Founded in 1986 by famed research test pilot, the late A. Scott Crossfield, the award is a juried competition open to current classroom teachers from grades kindergarten […]
Van Nuys Airport Completes Phase One of Taxiway B Rehabilitation Project
Earlier this month, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) completed phase one of the nine-phase project to rehabilitate Van Nuys Airport’s (VNY) Taxiway Bravo. The $26.3 million, 14-month project will ensure a minimum 20-year taxiway lifespan and make improvements to increase safety. Phase one of the project consisted of a full-depth restoration of the north end […]
Sino Jet is Fastest Growing Operator in China According to Asian Sky Group Fleet Report
Sino Jet, a leading business jet management company is now the fastest growing operator in China according to statistics released by Asian Sky Group on 15 April at ABACE2019. According to the report, there are 292 jets among the top ten operators in Asia-Pacific, with 39 of these within the Sino Jet fleet. Sino Jet […]
Inaugural AsBAA China Safety Day Held in Beijing
AsBAA, the Asian region’s non-profit organization for business and general aviation hosted the inaugural AsBAA China Safety Day on April 12th in Beijing. The event, which was held at Sino Jet’s Beijing headquarters, was well attended by government, aviation stakeholders and members of the media. Jenny Lau, Chairperson of AsBAA, said in her opening speech […]
NCDOT Aviation Hosts SAS Data on the Fly
SAS’s Data on the Fly, an event that uses aviation to inspire students to pursue science, technology, engineering and math careers, returned to Raleigh-Durham International Airport on April 12th with a twist. For the first time, all 30 of the students in attendance were girls. Speakers and instructors were mostly women as well, and included […]
Missouri Aeronautical Chart Now Available
Missouri’s aeronautical chart has been updated and is now available to pilots and other aviation enthusiasts. A planning tool for pilots and users of Missouri’s aviation system, the chart is produced every other year by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). The chart provides airport information, communication frequencies, a guide to airfield signs and airspace […]
Women in Aviation Scholarship Program Celebrates Milestone
The AAAE Foundation, which has raised more than $5 million dollars and issued over 3000 scholarships since its inception, celebrated a milestone recently at the 3rd Annual Women in Aviation Scholarship Luncheon. Since the establishment of the Women in Aviation Scholarship Program in late 2015, more than $1 million dollars has now been raised to […]
