SAJ Contributing Writer Awarded Wolf Aviation Fund Grant

State Aviation Journal (SAJ) contributor and volunteer director of the Teaching Women to Fly Research Project, Dr. Penny Hamilton has been awarded a 2011 grant from the prestigious Wolf Aviation Fund. Hamilton explained that of the top 10 barriers identified in their original 2008-10 research, the number two barrier identified by participants to female success […]

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Eclipse Announces Official Start of 550 Production

During the first International Eclipse Dealer and Sales Conference held this past Friday in Albuquerque, Eclipse Aerospace, Inc., manufacturer of the world’s first very light jet (VLJ), announced the official launch of initial production of the new model Eclipse 550 twin–engine jet. Eclipse dealers representing the United States and over 30 different countries were on […]

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Jviation Appoints Travis Vallin as Principal

Jviation, Inc., an aviation-focused planning, engineering and construction management firm, announced the appointment of Travis Vallin as Principal.  Vallin will be joining the three founding Principals of Jviation, Jim Trott, J.D. Ingram, and Jim Fluhr, as principal and part owner to further develop Jviation’s aviation practice throughout the United States. Vallin joined Jviation in 2010 […]

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Airventure Cup Race Seeking Sponsorships

The Airventure Cup Race (www.airventurecuprace.com) has announced that they are looking for  sponsorship opportunities for the 2012 race, scheduled to take place on Sunday, July 22. Sponsorships are available to anyone wanting to support the race and will provide companies visibility within the aviation community. Last month, race organizers decided to partner with the Sport […]

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Piper Adds Air Conditioning Option to Seminole Fleet

Piper Aircraft, Inc. is adding the Kelly Aerospace ThermaCool air conditioning system to new 2012 twin-engine Piper Seminoles as an option, and making the system available via retrofit for the Seminole fleet. Kelly Aerospace Thermal Systems, LLC and Piper worked collaboratively on the FAA-approved Supplemental Type Certificate and made the announcement jointly today.   Lisa […]

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Tennessee Steamplant Fly-In Set for June

EAA Chapter 1343 and GTO Aviation, Inc. are hosting a Tennessee Valley regional fly in and expo on Saturday June 23, 2012 at Sumner County Regional Airport (M33). This all-day event will feature a pancake breakfast, live music, catered lunch, displays, vendors, educational sessions and lots of airplanes. All EAA chapters in Tennessee have been invited […]

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