Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS)’s Quick Response Team will provide on-site technical expertise and immediate support to owners at popular business, political, sporting and lifestyle events across the globe, including next month’s Super Bowl and the Daytona 500. Aircraft owners attending the following events can call on a Hawker Beechcraft Quick Response Team by […]
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Phillips 66 Aviation launches mobile app
Phillips 66 Aviation, the largest branded dealer network in general aviation, has launched a WingPoints Rewards With Altitude mobile app, giving pilots access to their WingPoints accounts, along with an airport dealer locator. The new app lets pilots find FBOs and check WingPoints Rewards balances on the fly using their iPad, iPhone and iTouch devices. […]
Embry-Riddle offers short courses in aviation safety
The Professional Programs Office of the College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will host several five-day Center for Aerospace Safety/Security Education (CASE) short courses that combine information on safety, security, human factors and aircraft accident investigation. Participants may elect to take courses independently or to complete the three courses marked with an asterisk to […]
Sporty’s publishes ‘Then and Now: How Airplanes Got This Way’
Sporty’s has published aviation historian Phil Scott’s latest book, “Then and Now: How Airplanes Got This Way,” which explores how airplanes evolved into the form and silhouette we see today. It is a light-hearted look at the people and events that shaped today’s general aviation airplane, company officials said. “Ever wonder why an airplane can […]
Indy FBOs charged up for Super Bowl
Travelers to this year’s Super Bowl at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Feb. 5 are in for a “super” experience. Avfuel-branded FBOs are prepared to kick off the festivities with bonus AVTRIP Point promotions, Big Game parties and much more. Avfuel FBOs in and around Indianapolis are offering: 417: Dixie Chopper Air (Greencastle) – […]
CPS slates Rotax training classes
California Power Systems has scheduled Rotax certified training classes from Feb. 14 through the 23. CPS is conducting the classes in its new training facility at the Chino Airport (CNO) in Southern California. The classes range from 2 Stroke Service and Maintenance Training all the way to 912/914 Heavy Maintenance Training. Professional mechanics, as well […]
Aircraft Spruce offers LSA products
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co., a leading distributor of homebuilt and certified aircraft parts and materials since 1965, now also distributes many products for Light-Sport Aircraft. Products available include DVDs, books, eBooks, avionic items, and instruments, along with the entire SkySports line, which Aircraft Spruce acquired in 2009. SkySports produces its own line of single […]
85 Exxon FBOs rebrand as Phillips 66 Aviation
Eighty-five FBOs formerly with Exxon have joined the Phillips 66 Aviation network of branded dealers. The expansion of the Phillips 66 Aviation network heralds the beginning of the company’s 85th year providing fuel, lubricants and support programs to the general aviation industry, according to officials. The 85 former Exxon FBOs add a significant West Coast […]
ASA adds second iPad kneeboard
ASA adds a second iPad kneeboard ($29.95) to its line. The new iPad case and kneeboard helps pilots protect and use their iPad in flight and on the ground. The elastic strap secures the case to the pilot’s leg for in-flight use. The plastic cover keeps the iPad screen safe while maintaining full viewing and […]