West Star Aviation has received a “significant investment” from Norwest Equity Partners (NEP), a middle market investment firm founded in 1961, according to company officials. “On behalf of the entire West Star team, we are confident that our new partnership with NEP will help us successfully achieve our next level of growth,” said Robert Rasberry, West […]
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FAA tests FBI Drone Detection System at JFK
The FAA is expanding research on ways to detect “rogue” drones around airports. The FAA is collaborating with its government, industry and academia partners to evaluate drone detection technology at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York. Over the last two years, the FAA has received numerous reports from pilots and residents about unmanned aircraft […]
Stemme S12 earns EASA TC
Stemme AG’s new Twin Voyager S12 has earned European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) type certification (TC). The S12 model is based on the previously TC’d S10 and now clears the way to start customer deliveries, according to company officials. FAA certification is in underway.
Third class medical reform included in defense bill
Third class medical reform will once again go to the full Senate for a vote, this time as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). On May 13, the Senate Armed Services Committee approved the NDAA, including third class medical reform language from the Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2 (PBR2), by a vote of […]
Base Operations on AIN FBO list for fourth consecutive year
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Base Operations at Page Field has been ranked in the top 20% of FBOs in an Aviation International News (AIN) survey for the fourth consecutive year. In 2016, Base Operations ranked first in the Fort Myers/Naples area and scored in the top 25 for all FBOs. The survey asked qualified subscribers to […]
Ladies Love Taildraggers Fly-in/Splash-In slated for June
Ladies Love Taildraggers will hold its annual fly-in June 3-5 at Sulphur Springs Airport (KSLR) in Texas. All pilots are invited to attend the event, officials note. Anyone wanting to kick-start the fun may arrive Thursday, June 2, and take advantage of free camping and hot showers on the field. Motels are nearby with group rates […]
Sun Flyer prototype unveiled
DENVER, Colorado – Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. (AEAC), which is developing the high-tech, solar-electric Sun Flyer general aviation flight trainer, hosted a rollout event of its proof of concept (POC) Sun Flyer May 11 at Centennial Airport. The airplane unveiled publicly for the first time is a two-seat POC prototype version of Sun Flyer. Performance data […]
Most memorable aviation records of 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C — The official record keeper for United States aviation, the National Aeronautic Association, has released its list of Most Memorable Aviation Records for 2015. They are: Speed Around the World, Over Both the Earth’s Poles: 43.68 mph Record for airplanes (Class C-1.d, Group I-piston engine airplanes weighing 3,858 < 6,614 pounds) William Harrelson took […]
Consumer drone market to top $4 billion by 2024
New research shows that the global consumer drone market size is expected to reach $4.19 billion by 2024. A new report by Grand View Research shows that the market’s substantial growth prospects can be attributed to surging eminence of drone flying as hobbies, such as photography and racing. Consumer remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) have gained prominence owing to their […]