The Federal Aviation Administration has again tapped Ascension Air President and CEO Jamail Larkins to be the agency’s partner and honorary ambassador for Aviation and Space Education. He and FAA Acting Administrator Michael P. Huerta recently signed a memorandum of understanding extending the relationship. Larkins has served as the program’s official ambassador since 2004, successfully […]
Farnsworth Named to AOPA Board of Trustees
Ms. Amanda C. Farnsworth has been named to the Board of Trustees of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). Board Chairman William Trimble said Amanda’s mix of business acumen, strong aviation background, and experience serving on corporate boards make her a great addition to the AOPA Board of Trustees. Farnsworth recently retired from […]
Conklin & de Decker to Hold 13th Annual Aircraft Acquisition Seminar in Scottsdale
Conklin & de Decker will host their 13th Annual Aircraft Acquisition and Planning Seminar in Scottsdale, Arizona on December 5-6, 2012 at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort. Unique from other seminars and workshops, the Conklin & de Decker Aircraft Acquisition Planning Seminar is the only seminar that is designed to help the aircraft buyer, aircraft owner […]
Kansas Governor to Dedicate New Rooks County Regional Airport Sept. 29
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback will highlight the dedication ceremony September 29, for the new Rooks County Regional Airport. The ceremony will begin at approximately 2 p.m. CDT. The Rooks County Regional Airport is the first new airport constructed in the state of Kansas since 1989. The all-weather airport replaces individual turf runway airports that have […]
Seneca V Set for Demo Flights
The Piper Seneca V, a turbocharged six-place piston twin, is a powerful twin-engine aircraft, built to stand the test of time. It boasts the highest single-engine service ceiling in its class, making it the perfect choice for operations in and around mountainous terrain and over water. With energetic handling and intuitive avionics, the Seneca V […]
First Ever Cockpit-Fest USA Scheduled at Kansas Aviation Museum
The Kansas Aviation Museum, in association with the Newark Air Museum in Newark, England, is hosting the first ever Cockpit-Fest USA this September 29th/30th at the Kansas Aviation Museum. This two day event coincides with the McConnell AFB air show featuring the USAF Thunderbirds. An indoor exhibit area will include instrument panel displays, ejection seats […]
GippsAERO sponsors Fixed-Wing Award at ALEA
GippsAERO recently attended the ALEA (Airborne Law Enforcement Association) conference in Reno, NV. In addition to exhibiting at the conference, GippsAERO sponsored the Fixed-Wing Award. The award celebrates the professionalism and dedication of an individual without whom many police operations would have failed or not been able to conclude while maintaining the safety of other […]
New Mexico Governor Announces Air USA to Relocate Corporate HDQ from Illinois to Albuquerque
Governor Susana Martinez, joined by Albuquerque Mayor Richard J. Berry, Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Jon Barela and officials from Air USA, recently announced that Air USA will be relocating its corporate headquarters from Quincy, IL to Albuquerque. Air USA is a company that provides tactical aircraft services to U. S. defense agencies, defense contractors and NATO […]
Piper Names Aircraft Dealer for Turkey; Exhibits at AIREX in Istanbul
Piper Aircraft appointed BAYMAP Aviation, Ankara, Turkey, as its dealer for new aircraft sales in the Middle Eastern country that spans Southeastern Europe and Southwestern Asia. In addition, Piper and BAYMAP will be jointly exhibiting two M-Class aircraft at AIREX 2012 Istanbul Air Show, held here Sept. 6-9 on the General Aviation apron at Istanbul […]
FAA Announces Completion of Nashua-Boire Field Airport Runway Project
U. S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the completion of a runway project at New Hampshire’s Nashua-Boire Field Airport funded with more than $16 million from FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Secretary LaHood said he applauds the FAA and all the partner agencies that made this project a reality. “The FAA’s substantial investment allows […]
