The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is proud to announce the return to flight for FIFI, “the Queen of the Fleet.” The world’s only flyable Boeing B-29 Superfortress returned to the skies early Thursday morning for its first flight since 2004. “It is an emotional day at the CAF for our volunteer-members and staff,” said CAF […]
ROLLS-ROYCE ENCOURAGES YOUNG PILOTS THROUGH EAA SCHOLARSHIPS
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, will help young pilots achieve their dreams by pledging financial support for the 2010 EAA Young Eagles Scholarship Program. Designed to support teenagers interested in aviation and aviation careers, EAA Young Eagles scholarships fund flying lessons and flight experiences for deserving teenage student pilots. In 2010, flight training scholarships […]
Wisconsin, Ohio and Kentucky Issue Proclamations Recognizing the Importance of Aviation
Over the past month, three Governors have signed proclamations highlighting the value of aviation in their state. Governors in Ohio, Wisconsin, and Kentucky have all recognized the thousands of jobs and millions in economic impact that aviation, specifically general aviation, provide to their respective states. The Alliance for Aviation Across America, along with partners NBAA, […]
TAA BOARD AWARDS CONTRACT FOR MANAGEMENT OF AIRPORT PARKING LOTS
At its meeting today, the Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) Board of Directors awarded a three-year contract, with two one-year options, to Ace Parking Management, Inc., to operate TAA’s parking facilities, and associated shuttle bus operation at Tucson International Airport. In addition to reimbursing approved actual operating expenses, TAA will pay an annual management fee […]
Day 6 Photos from EAA 2010 AirVenture
Paul Poberezny, EAA Founder, left and Henry Ogrodzinski, President of the National Association of State Aviation Officials reminisceSaturday on the grounds of the EAA 2010 AirVenture. (SAJ photo by Shahn Sederberg) Attachment:
ICON AIRCRAFT SELECTS LIBERTYAEROSPACE AND FLYTECH AS COMPOSITE STRUCTURE SUPPLIERS FOR THE ICON A5
Following a rigorous and comprehensive global supply chain analysis, ICON Aircraft (www.iconaircraft.com) has selected Liberty Aerospace of Melbourne, FL, and Flytech Kft. of Szombathely, Hungary, as their suppliers of structural composite assemblies for the ICON A5 Light Sport Aircraft. The selection is a significant step in ICON’s ongoing development efforts of its ICON A5, marking […]
FAA Finds Mexico Does Not Meet ICAO Safety Standards
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that Mexico is not in compliance with international safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), following an assessment of the country’s civil aviation authority. As a result, the United States is downgrading Mexico from a Category 1 to Category 2 rating. […]
Aviation Legends Tucker and Weeks Join Lindbergh Foundation Board
Two of aviation’s best known names, air show ace Sean D. Tucker (right) and aircraft collection icon Kermit Weeks (below) have joined the board of The Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation to further its long-standing efforts to better the environment. Both say they were drawn to the Foundation by its substantial programs within […]
Full Slate of Activities Honor Vets at the 2010 AirVenture
There was an extensive list of events held this week comprising a "Salute to Veterans" at the EAA’s 2010 AirVenture at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, including a Parade of Veterans on Friday. All veterans in attendance were able to participate in the procession, which began at Scotts Warbird Alley and concluded in AeroShell […]
Hightower Tours EAA Grounds with Paul Poberezny in Red One
Rod Hightower, veteran pilot, EAA member and business executive was introduced Monday as the next CEO and President of EAA. Hightower, a Texas native, is a vintage aircraft enthusiast, having restored his own Stearman biplane, which he flies out of the Creve Coeur, Missouri airport. Hightower is a director of the National Stearman Foundation and […]
