Elizabeth City , N.C. — Last December, retired U.S. Air Force Col. Gail Halvorsen had children jumping for joy when he sailed chocolates aloft on tiny parachutes from the “Spirit of Freedom,” a restored 1945 Douglas C-54 aircraft. The “Candy Bomber,” who piloted the famous 1948-49 Berlin Airlift, returns to Elizabeth City with more treats […]
SeaMax celebrates 10th anniversary
SeaMax USA is celebrating a milestone this year: The 10th anniversary of AirMax, the parent company that manufactures the SeaMax M22 amphibious Light Sport Aircraft. This year, the 98th SeaMax rolled off the assembly line, according to company officials. The SeaMax has been certified in several countries and was the first S-LSA amphibious aircraft in […]
AeroRouter introduced
International Communications Group, Inc. (ICG) has developed a new data router for airborne applications. The AeroRouter 800, a line replaceable unit (LRU) that uses non-proprietary architecture, is designed to be compatible with any communications system or peripheral business device. The router provides connectivity to all common data circuits. It has two internal 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi […]
Global adds Grand Renaissance capability
Global Aviation Services, Inc. at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (KIAH) in Houston, Texas, a factory authorized Twin Commander Service Center, has added Grand Renaissance completions to its list of capabilities. The Grand Renaissance is a completely inspected, overhauled, refurbished, and upgraded turboprop Twin Commander. More than 40 Grand Renaissance Twin Commanders are in service worldwide, […]
Guided self-fly tours of Europe launch
Slovenia-based Cavok European Airtours will kick off guided self-fly European tours in 2010. Three tours are planned for the inaugural season. The Adria, Alps & The Glorious Empire is a 12-day tour with 10 days of flying. The Mediterranean Spirit I is a 15-day tour with 13 days of flying, while the Around The Alps […]
Aspen releases 2.0 upgrade
Aspen Avionics, Inc., maker of the Evolution Flight Display System, has released its Version 2.0 software upgrade kit to its dealers, allowing them to begin upgrading EFD1000 Primary Flight Displays in the field to the new software level. The 2.0 software upgrade kit is free from Aspen Avionics, and any authorized Aspen dealer can perform […]
Sunrise Aviation expands at OMN
Sunrise Aviation plans to expand at Florida’s Ormond Beach Municipal Airport (OMN). A new 12,000-square-foot hangar and office building will be built on approximately one acre of land leased from the city of Ormond Beach. The beginning term of the lease is for 30 years but may be extended in two increments of 10 years […]
Optimism grows as airpark market recovers
Renowned airpark expert Dave Sclair recently posted on LivingWithYourPlane.com a brief rundown of some of the discussions he had with pilots at the AOPA Aviation Summit about airparks. The good news? The airpark market seems to have hit bottom and is showing signs of recovery. Here’s what he wrote: Fortunately, I was able to speak […]
Stinson Airport called ‘economic engine’
Vintage Stinson Municipal Airport (SSF) in San Antonio, Texas, is being credited with contributing to the area’s economic rebirth. In a story at MySanAntonio.com, the airport is named as one of the “economic engines” that will bring a renaissance to the city’s south side. The airport recently completed a $4.8 million expansion, including lengthening the […]