Submitted by Scott Malta At 7:00 a.m. on October 27, 2011, Oxnard Airport opened with a new landing distance of 5,500 feet. This new distance, an increase of 924 feet over the previous landing distance, is important for the airport because it maximizes the available runway pavement for landing, enhances safety and brings the airport […]
New Video Feature Connects Private Flyers with Charter Operators
JetCharters.com, the Worldwide Air Charter Marketplace, is first in the industry to offer a video feature introducing charter operators to their customers. If a picture is worth 1,000 words, then videos must tell the rest of the story. The company reports it is leading the industry with its unique search technology that provides videos aimed […]
Sennheiser Continues Support of Aviation Community; Expands Educational Focus
Old Lyme, Conn., March 29, 2012 — Aviation headset manufacturer Sennheiser announced that it is enhancing and expanding its Live Your Dream program in 2012 with an increased focus on, and more significant flight scholarships, flight school integration and organizational partnerships. Live Your Dream was launched last summer with the objective of helping individuals take […]
FROM EXECUTIVE PRODUCER GEORGE LUCAS COMES THE INSPIRATIONAL STORY OF THE MEN WHOSE BRAVERY MADE THEM HEROES AND WHOSE ACTIONS MADE HISTORY
Los Angeles, CA (March 29th , 2012) —Lucasfilm Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment present the remarkable story of an inspirational group of men whose legendary bravery was cemented in the sky in RED TAILS, soaring onto Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital Download May 22. Set for release just prior to Memorial Day, RED TAILS […]
Andy Richards Promoted to VP of Completions and Modifications
BATTLE CREEK, MICH. — Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce that Andy Richards has been selected for the position of Vice President of Completions and Modifications for Duncan Aviation’s Battle Creek, Michigan, facility. In his new role, Richards will oversee the Battle Creek Avionics Line, Avionics Installations and Interior Completions teams. He will also provide […]
Duncan Aviation Completes Aircell Gogo Biz In-Flight Wi-Fi STC Installation in Embraer Legacy 600
LINCOLN, NEB. — Duncan Aviation recently completed an FAA STC-certified installation of Aircell Gogo Biz in-flight Wi-Fi operation in Embraer Legacy 600 and 650 models. The Aircell Gogo Biz system allows for Wi-Fi connectivity with speeds up to 3 MBPS. “This Wi-Fi installation will be popular with Embraer Legacy operators who want and need Wi-Fi […]
Duncan Aviation Plans IA Renewal Seminars During “Duncan Intelligence LIVE” Events
LINCOLN, NEB — Duncan Aviation will host several IA renewal seminars around the world this year, in continuation of its goal to partner with its customers and help educate pilots, directors of maintenance and maintenance technicians about the often-confusing topics on aircraft maintenance, completions and operations. These Duncan Intelligence LIVE events will provide face-to-face forum […]
AOPA AWARDS THREE FLIGHT TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has named three winners for $5,000 flight training scholarships, which were presented today at the 38th annual Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In & Expo. The AOPA Flight Training Scholarship, the Erral Lea Plymate Memorial Scholarship and the Jeppesen Flight Training Scholarship were created to help student pilots succeed in […]
AOPA UNVEILS THE 2012 KEEP ʼEM FLYING CHALLENGE
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has launched the Keep ʼem Flying Challenge, a new time-bound, incentive-based contest that will inspire pilots to fly more in the coming months. “There are many ways for AOPA members to make a difference, including this challenge,” said AOPA President Craig Fuller. “The more people who fly, and do […]
Piper Seminole Joins Redbird’s Innovative R&D Lab
Lakeland, Fla., March 28, 2012 – A new Piper Aircraft twin-engine Seminole delivered today here at Sun-n-Fun to Redbird Flight Simulations’ innovative and multi-faceted aviation research and development laboratory. Cutter Piper Sales sold the airplane at Oshkosh during AirVenture 2011. It will be based at Redbird Skyport of San Marcos, Texas. Redbird Simulation is the […]
