Hartzell Propeller’s 83-inch composite Trailblazer propeller has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Super Cub PA-12 and PA-18 aircraft. The announcement is being made this week by the company at Sun ‘n Fun in Lakeland, Fla., and AERO Friedrichshafen in Germany. Hartzell Propeller worked closely with Professional Pilots Inc., which owns the STC, and […]
Colorado Division of Aviation Sustainability Program Receives FAA Recognition
The Colorado Division of Aeronautics was recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with a Certificate of Excellence Award for the Colorado Airport Sustainability Program. The award was presented to the Division Director David Ulane by the FAA’s Denver Airports District Office Manager John Bauer at the FAA Northwest Mountain Region Airports Conference held in […]
Embraer Establishes Foundation in the United States
Embraer recently announced the establishment of the Embraer Foundation, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at the Company’s U.S. headquarters. The new foundation is a sister organization to the Brazil-based Embraer Institute (Instituto Embraer), which has led the social investment initiatives of the Company since 2001. “The Embraer Foundation will consolidate our ongoing investments in social and […]
Lakeland Aero Club Adds New Redbird FMX to Aviation Program
Lakeland Aero Club announced that they have added a Redbird FMX full motion flight simulator to their fleet. While Redbird Flight Simulations typically prides itself on a “white glove” delivery and installation service for its advanced simulators, they took a different approach with the Lakeland Aero Club when members asked to perform the installation themselves. […]
National Transportation Safety Board Marks 50 Years of Saving Lives
It was on this date 50 years ago that a Lexington Air Taxi Beechcraft D-18 crashed shortly after takeoff from Lexington, Kentucky, fatally injuring nine. It was the first major accident investigated by the newly formed National Transportation Safety Board. In the five decades since the NTSB was created, it has investigated thousands of accidents […]
Stemme AG at AERO 2017 – S12 further development and future plans from Strausberg
Each year Stemme AG, a premium sport aircraft manufacturer located in Strausberg near Berlin, presents its advanced powered gliders and company developments at AERO in Friedrichshafen, Germany. This year is no exception. From 5 – 8 April 2017 visitors to Europe’s leading general aviation fair can experience the fascination of Stemme at Booth 309 in […]
Sumwalt Designated Vice Chairman at NTSB
National Transportation Safety Board Member Robert L. Sumwalt will again serve as the agency’s vice chairman following his designation as vice chairman by President Donald Trump. The designation of vice chairman was made in conjunction with the President’s intent to nominate Sumwalt for another five-year term as a board member. Sumwalt officially assumed the duties […]
National Air Traffic Controllers Association Appoints Director of Public Affairs
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) has appointed Thom Metzger as its Director of Public Affairs. The team he oversees at NATCA is responsible for media relations, social media and other digital/web communications, member and public engagement, advertising, and planning for conferences and events. Metzger brings decades of strategic communications and marketing leadership to […]
VIPER SD-4, S-LSA to fly at Sun ‘n Fun
Eagle International Aircrafts L.L.C. announced that the FAA has approved the Viper SD-4 to be sold as an LSA in the U.S. Market. Since this approval, the head-turning machine has begun regular flights at North Perry Airport, Florida. VIPER SD-4 This all-metal original design was conceived to embody ruggedness, low maintenance and repair cost, and […]
Drone Territory takes flight in Campbell River
Drone Territory, a drone park franchise, will be launching April 1, 2017, with a kickoff event in Campbell River. Drone Territory not only meets the demand for safe spaces to fly drones but creates employment opportunities for First Nations. The launch event will introduce the drone park concept to other First Nations and will host […]