Aerospace is the economic engine that can propel Virginia’s economy to new levels. That was the message last week brought to the Virginia General Assembly members on AeroSpace Days 2010, Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 3-4, in Richmond. NASA leaders from Langley Research Center in Hampton and Wallops Flight Facility on the Eastern Shore participated with […]
Belfort Instrument Adds Gill Three-Axis Wind Speed and Direction Sensors to its Product Offering
BALTIMORE, MD. – Belfort Instrument Company, one of the country’s oldest meteorological sensor manufactures, has added the Gill Instruments line of three axis wind speed and direction sensors to its catalog. The Gill three axis products consist of the WindMaster, WindMaster Pro, and the R3 and HS Research anemometers. Belfort has been a […]
“Focus and Vision: Moving Forward”
J. Randolph Babbitt, Washington, D.C. on January 26, 2010 to the Aero Club Thank you, and good afternoon. There’s a saying out there that we’ve all heard — The more things change, the more things stay the same — and I used to think that made a lot of sense. I’ve been in this business […]
B-17 ‘Flying Fortress’ 75th Anniversary Part of Big Celebration at EAA AirVenture 2010
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. – (Jan. 25, 2010) – The Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress," perhaps the most readily recognized bomber of the World War II era, will be center stage for its 75th anniversary during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010, "The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration," on July 26-August 1 at Wittman Regional Airport in […]
Duncan Aviation Releases Whitepaper on WAAS
LINCOLN, NEB. —Duncan Aviation recently released a whitepaper that addresses common questions and misperceptions about Wide Area Augmentation Systems (WAAS) Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance (LPV) upgrades. Entitled "Upgrading to WAAS: Answers From Industry Experts," the whitepaper is written by experienced avionics installation representatives at Duncan Aviation’s Lincoln and Battle Creek facilities as a resource […]
Conklin & de Decker Release LIFE CYCLE COST 2010 Volume I
Orleans, MA – January 2010 — Conklin & de Decker announced the release of their innovative LIFE CYCLE COST 2010 Volume 1 — the most comprehensive and easy-to-use aircraft budget and financial analysis tool available. LIFE CYCLE COST is part of a family of aircraft operating & acquisition products developed by Conklin & de Decker […]
AZ Aviation Day at the Capitol Draws Record Numbers
Supporters of aviation in Arizona rallied on the lawn of the state capitol Wednesday, January 20th with hopes of making an impact on state legislators and their staff. The message was to promote the benefits and economic impact of aviation in Arizona. Governor Jan Brewer attended and spoke with representatives of a number of aviation […]
Olsson Associates Adds Stevens to its Phoenix Airports Team
Olsson Associates has announced the addition of Kim Stevens as a business development leader for its Phoenix Airports team. Stevens has been involved in aviation for 30 years, having earned his pilot’s license in 1979, followed by his commercial license with an instrument rating in 1981. He was appointed director of the Nebraska Department of […]
REMOS Aircraft offers 2010 bonus packages
REMOS Aircraft kicked off the 2010 Model Year by announcing a program of special sales incentives on 2010 REMOS GX aircraft. The announcement was made today by Mr. Donald Kamenz, VP of Sales and Service, during the opening hours of the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida. “The REMOS GX has redefined what light […]
Wisconsin Aviator Visits Lindbergh’s Grave Site
Tom Thomas of Wisconsin visited Lindbergh’s grave site recently in Maui. Thomas says it was something he’d always wanted to do but never thought the day would ever come to pass. "He (Lindbergh) really opened the door for modern aviation and all of us", said Thomas. "His accomplishments did not go without other… challenges as […]
















