ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Centennial Airport is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with a year-long commemoration. Pilot, author, speaker and safety expert Captain Chelsey “Sully” Sullenberger will headline a special anniversary luncheon in Denver, sharing his credo of “leadership by personal example” as well as the life lessons that prepared him to handle the unprecedented […]
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Perlan Mission II prepares for takeoff
BRS Aerospace, a provider of aircraft parachute solutions for small aircraft, recently completed the installation of its custom ballistic whole aircraft parachute in the historic Perlan 2 experimental space glider as part of preparations for the 2018 season of Airbus Perlan Mission II. Last September, the Perlan 2 sailplane accomplished a record-setting powerless flight to […]
Zenith STOL wins bush pilot competition in New Zealand
OMAKA, New Zealand – Deane Philip’s Zenith STOL CH 701 took just 12.6 meters (41.33 feet) to take off and rolled just 14.7 meters (48.22 feet) after landing at the Feb. 3, 2018, New Zealand Bush Pilot Championships. Second place was another Zenith STOL aircraft, piloted by Chris Anderson, followed by a Rans S6 for […]
2018 National GA Award honorees named
Every year for more than 50 years, the General Aviation Awards program and the FAA have recognized aviation professionals for their contributions to general aviation in the fields of flight instruction, aviation maintenance/avionics, and safety. Recipients of the 2017 National General Aviation Awards are: Daniel Peter Christman of Las Vegas, Nevada: 2018 Certificated Flight Instructor […]
60th annual Cactus Fly-In prepares for takeoff
The 60th annual Cactus Fly-In will be held March 2-3, 2018, at Casa Grande Municipal Airport (KCGZ) in Arizona. Organizers say the fly-in is the premier event for antique airplanes in Arizona. “Come check out a host of unique aircraft, learn something new during forum presentations, and mingle with folks who enjoy history and the […]
Goulian wins Red Bull opener
A new decade opened for the Red Bull Air Race World Championship on Saturday, Feb. 3, and the 11th consecutive season opener at Abu Dhabi’s Corniche was loaded with surprises – perhaps none greater than the winner, the USA’s Michael Goulian, who logged his first victory since 2009 to claim the top of the overall […]
Survey: 53% of FBOs report increased fuel sales
Results of Aviation Business Strategies Group‘s (ABSG) Annual FBO Fuel Sales Survey indicates that 53% of FBOs in the U.S. experienced increased fuel sales in 2017 compared to 2016, with 73% of survey respondents giving a favorable rating to the economy. In addition, nearly half of the FBOs responding to the survey indicated they added […]
Governors increase funding for rural airports
Two governors in the Southeast have increased funding for rural general aviation airports, noting they recognize that having these airports upgraded is a key element in driving increased economic development in these areas. Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal recently proposed $25 million in increased funding for improvements and expansions at 11 rural airports, while Kentucky Gov. […]
Duncan Aviation named BendixKing repair partner
Duncan Aviation was recently selected by BendixKing as a BendixKing Repair Partner. This designation gives Duncan Aviation authorization to repair, overhaul and sell BendixKing components. As a repair partner, Duncan Aviation will provide 24/7 repair and overhaul service, support and sales for more than 100 BendixKing avionics and instrument units, including: KHF-950 System; ART 2000/2100 […]