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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
INTERNATIONAL LEARN TO FLY DAY SET FOR JUNE 2 AT FREDERICK MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Teaming with Maryland’s Frederick Municipal Airport, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is set to host International Learn to Fly Day on Saturday, June 2. The event, part of a worldwide effort, will include a free day-long event designed to introduce the local community to general aviation. From 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., AOPA […]
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 […]
Arizona Businessman Elected Chair for Flight School Association of North America
Tucson, Arizona business leader, Jim White (Shown at right), Manager of Double Eagle Aviation, has recently been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) at the group’s annual meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada. The goal of FSANA is to help flight schools improve their business […]
GippsAero Successfully Completes First Flight of New Turbo-Prop Aircraft
GippsAero, the Australian aircraft manufacturer and subsidiary of the Mahindra Group, has successfully completed the first flight of its new aircraft, the GA10. The aircraft, which is the first single turbo-prop to be designed and developed in Australia, is a 10 seat multi role aircraft based on the very successful GA8 AIRVAN utility aircraft. The […]
ASBA Says More Info Coming in Regard to Canceled FAA Airports Conference
By: Scotty Malta The previously reported cancellation of the FAA Western Pacific Airports Conference caught a lot of people by surprise – including the organizers, the American Small Business Alliance, Inc., (ASBA). Hillary Beulah, ASBA Communication and Marketing Manager said more information will be forthcoming and in the interim, please allow ASBA 30 days to […]
Tennessee DOT Announces Six Aeronautics Grants
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced last week that federal and state aeronautics grants totaling $394,100 have been approved for six Tennessee airports. Those airports receiving grants include : John A. Baker Field (Lewis County) Houston County Airport Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (Madison County) Hassell Field (Wayne County) Smithville Municipal Airport (DeKalb County) […]
K-State Salina Flight Team Lands in Top 10 at National Competition
Kansas State University Salina’s Flight Team placed seventh in the National Intercollegiate Flying Association’s National Safety And Flight Evaluation Conference, or SAFECON held in Salina, May 14-19 and hosted by the university. Twenty-eight teams from schools across the country participated. The Kansas State University Salina team won an invitation to the national competition by placing […]
