KERRVILLE, Texas — Dr. Vivek Saxena has been named the new president and chief executive officer of Mooney International. Saxena, a 25-year veteran of the aerospace industry, joins Mooney from the global aviation consultancy ICF International where, as vice president, he led its aerospace operations practice. Prior to ICF, Saxena served in senior roles with Pratt & […]
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FAA to open new Center of Excellence
The FAA has selected teams from the University of Oklahoma and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to lead the new Air Transportation Center of Excellence for Technical Training and Human Performance (COE TTHP). The COE will conduct research and development on technical training for air traffic controllers, aviation safety inspectors, engineers, pilots and technicians. “This world-class, public-private […]
Nall Report released
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) released the latest edition of the Joseph T. Nall Report, which provides the most comprehensive analysis of general aviation safety available. The latest edition includes data through 2013, the most recent year for which NTSB probable cause findings, aviation activity surveys, and other relevant data sets […]
NASAO awards first “Henry O” scholarship
A student attending the University of North Dakota has been selected to receive the first Henry Ogrodzinski (“Henry O”) Scholarship Award established by the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO). The $1,000 scholarship will be presented later this month to Jordan Aritt of Minnesota. The scholarship program was created and named after Ogrodzinski, who […]
Commemorative Air Force to honor WASP
The newest addition to the Commemorative Air Force‘s national educational outreach program is CAF RISE ABOVE: WASP. The initiative will bring the legacy of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) to a nationwide audience, with the story of a group of women who served their country with distinction. The CAF RISE ABOVE: WASP program is centered […]
Beechcraft introduces 2017 American Bonanza Society Sport Package
Beechcraft unveiled an American Bonanza Society (ABS) Sport Package option for the Beechcraft Bonanza G36 at AirVenture 2016. The factory option includes a custom interior and paint scheme that will be available starting in 2017 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the American Bonanza Society and the 70th anniversary of the longest continuously produced aircraft in history, the […]
Platinum Air Center opens at KJKA
A new FBO, Platinum Air Center, opened its doors July 29 at Jack Edwards Airport (KJKA) in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The independent, family-owned FBO is a member of the Paragon Network of FBOs. Its new facility features a pilots’ lounge, flight planning room, and work stations with high speed WiFi, and a full-service concierge. “While Platinum […]
New development underway at VNY
VAN NUYS, California — Aeroplex/Aerolease Group, an aviation property development, management and consulting firm, broke ground July 1, 2016, on a $7.5 million, three-acre development project at Los Angeles’ Van Nuys Airport featuring hangar, office, shop and private terminal areas. The new facility will complement the company’s adjacent six acre private aviation center project that was developed in 2008. […]
King Schools teams with NAFI
King Schools and the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) have reached a two-year agreement providing NAFI members an opportunity to take select King School courses for free, as well as get discounts on other courses and products. King Schools is now a NAFI Advocate Level Supporter, NAFI’s highest level of sponsorship. King Schools will […]