WICHITA, Kan. (April 12 2010) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced that the 50th anniversary Beechcraft Baron G58 will make its public debut at the 36th annual Sun ‘n Fun Fly-in & Expo April 13-18 in Lakeland, Fla. The limited edition Baron that incorporates high performance Hartzell Scimitar propellers, elegant interior design features and […]
FAA Suspends Darby Aviation’s Air Carrier Certificate
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an emergency order suspending Darby Aviation’s air carrier certificate until the company demonstrates to the FAA it can conduct operations in accordance with regulatory requirements. Darby Aviation has failed to produce an acceptable Operations Manual or an approvable training program despite repeated FAA efforts to inform the company […]
Small Business Receives Major NextGen Engineering Contract
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that CSSI, Inc., of Washington, D.C., a woman-owned small business, has won a contract to perform engineering work that will help transform and modernize the nation’s airspace system into the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). The $280 million contract is the first of up to six that […]
Gordon named new CDOT Aeronautics Division Director
David Gordon, manager of the Ft.Collins/Loveland Municipal Airport, has been named Colorado Department of Transportation CDOT) Aeronautics Division Director. His appointment is effective April 9, 2010. Gordon has worked in the aviation sector for the past 35 years. He served for 24 years as manager of the Jefferson County Airport in Broomfield, and since 2002 […]
Strong Line-Up Leads to Informative NASAO Conference
A strong line-up including Catherine M. “Kate” Lang, FAA Acting Associate Administrator for Airports helped to assure that the NASAO 2010 Washington Legislative Conference held on March 28th through the 31st in the nation’s capital was informative. Joining Kate Lang was Peter Bunce, President and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, Brian Delauter, General […]
Aeronautics Commission OKs State Grants for Airport Terminal and Taxiway Projects
OKLAHOMA CITY – During their March meeting, members of the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission approved state grants for capital improvement projects at both Shawnee Municipal Airport and Eaker Field in Durant. The Commission approved a maximum $275,000 grant for the City of Shawnee to construct a new, 4,000-square-foot terminal building at the airport. The new building […]
Charleston Adds Non-Stop Service to O’Hare
American Airlines recently announced that beginning April 6, 2010 will offer non-stop service from Yeager Airport (Charleston, WV) to Chicago O’Hare – two departure flights and two return flights daily, provided by American Airlines’ regional carrier American Eagle using 44-seat Embraer regional jets. "We are thrilled that West Virginia is gaining new air service," said […]
Davis-Monthan Hosts Arizona and Aerospace Days
After a three-year hiatus, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base hosted Aerospace & Arizona Days this weekend. The theme of the two day event was "Davis-Monthan: Tucson Pride, Air Force Power." One estimate had over 100,000 people attending on Saturday to see aerial demonstrations by various aircraft including the F-18, C-17, A-10’s, the Patriots Jet Team and […]
Jack Pelton and FedEx Selected to Receive Lindbergh Award and Corporate Award for Balance
The Lindbergh Foundation announced that Jack Pelton, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cessna Aircraft Company, has been selected to receive the 2010 Lindbergh Award. The Foundation will recognize FedEx Corp. as the recipient of its Corporate Award for Balance, and noted that both Awardees will be honored at the 32nd annual Lindbergh Award […]
Aircraft and Porsche Mix it up in Glendale
The Porsche Aircraft Experience was held at the Glendale Municipal Airport in Glendale, Arizona on Thursday, March 11th. Cirrus, Hawker Beechcraft, Piaggio and Cessna were on hand with some of their latest aircraft, along with the latest offering from Porsche. A steady stream of attendees had their eyes fixed on both modes of transportation and […]

















