Caravella Aerospace returns to AirVenture this year with a prototype of the “CaraVellair,” first introduced in mock-up form at AirVenture 2008 and then detailed in the 2009 AirVenture forum, “Affordable Roadable Aircraft Design.” Since the design and engineering continue to meet or exceed expectations, Caravella Aerospace has started taking orders (without deposits) and are continuing […]
VIRGIN AMERICA PLANS ORDER FOR 40 AIRBUS A320 AIRCRAFT, WITH OPTIONS FOR AN ADDITIONAL 20
Virgin America today announces it plans to order 40 new Airbus A320 aircraft, with options for 20 additional aircraft. The new aircraft would be delivered from 2013 through 2016 – with 10 firm orders per year on average, and options for 20 additional aircraft in 2017-2018. With today’s order of 40 new aircraft and growth […]
FAA Finalizes Recurrent Aircraft Registration Rule
In an effort to create a more accurate aircraft registration database, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is requiring re-registration of all civil aircraft over the next three years and renewal every three years after that. The rule establishes specific expiration dates over a three-year period for all aircraft registered before Oct. 1, 2010, and requires […]
SR-71 ‘BLACKBIRD’ FORD MUSTANG PRODUCED IN FIRST EVER SHELBY-ROUSH COLLABORATION
Aviation-themed Build #1 of 1 Ford Mustang SR-71 “Blackbird” to be sold at auction July 29, at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, with proceeds supporting youth experiences and education DEARBORN, Mich., July 14, 2010 – Two automotive icons, legendary racer and manufacturer Carroll Shelby, and world-renowned racer, engineer and designer Jack Roush, have come together in their […]
Major Motion Picture to Premier at Oshkosh
It’s not often that Hollywood takes a back seat when it comes to a movie premiere, but that’s exactly what will happen this year at AirVenture, the worlds’ greatest aviation celebration, July 26th through August 1st, in Oshkosh Wisconsin. For the first time ever, AirVenture will premiere a major motion picture. It’s called “Pearl”, a […]
Thirty Year Veteran, Holzer, Retires from North Dakota Aeronautics Commission
By Gary R. Ness Mark Holzer, Aviation Planner for the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission is retiring from the state position he held for over 30 years. He will be venturing into a second career path with the Bismarck Airports District Office (FAA-ADO) on Monday, July 19th. He is looking forward to new challenges in GIS […]
Skiles Presents Keynote at 12th Annual Meeting of Bird Strike Committees
By Gary Ness Jeffrey B. Skiles, first officer on the infamous US Airways Flight 1549 that went down in the Hudson River as a result of a bird strike, was the keynote speaker at the 12th Annual Joint Meeting of the Bird Strike Committees USA/Canada, held last month in Salt Lake City, Utah. The get […]
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Nebraska Honors 19 in Dedication of WASP Memorial
On Saturday, June 12, 2010, a monument to the nineteen Nebraska Women Airforce Service Pilots was unveiled at a dedication ceremony in the Veterans Memorial Garden, Lincoln, Nebraska. It had been almost 66 years since the organization had been disbanded, and the women had declared Nebraska their home. They had received little if any recognition […]
CONKLIN & DE DECKER RELEASE 2010/2011 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE COMPARATOR
Orleans, MA – July 2010 — Conklin & de Decker announces the release of their 2010/2011 Aircraft Performance Comparator with the most comprehensive aircraft comparison data available to the industry. Part of a family of innovative software products created by Conklin & de Decker, the Aircraft Performance Comparator is a must-have tool for anyone that […]
PIPERJET ADDS DECRANE, PROPEL DESIGNS FOR PASSENGER CABIN ADVANCEMENTS
VERO BEACH, Fla., July 7, 2010 – Piper Aircraft Inc. has chosen two respected aircraft interior specialists for the PiperJet, the company’s comfortable and efficient single-engine entry in the very light jet market. As Piper incorporates even more passenger comfort and operational efficiency into an aircraft design that already responds very well to a challenging […]
