Michael Huerta, the administrator of the FAA, will join the year’s largest gathering of industry professionals at the Redbird Migration Flight Training Conference on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Redbird Skyport in San Marcos, Texas. Presenting the conference keynote, Huerta will address topics important to the industry, including changes to regulatory policies and the impact of […]
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Changes at King Schools
President and CEO of King Schools Dave Jackson has recommended to company owners John and Martha King that Barry Knuttila, formally Senior Vice President, Technology and Marketing, take over the CEO duties while Jackson would remain as President and Chief Operating Officer. Jackson, who has been at King Schools since 1997, came to the company […]
Wipaire’s Florida facility named Cessna service facility
Cessna has named Wipaire’s Leesburg, Florida, facility an authorized service facility for Cessna propeller aircraft, including the Caravan series. Wipaire’s South St. Paul, Minnesota headquarters has been an authorized service facility for Cessna propeller aircraft since 1981. “Being appointed a Cessna authorized service facility is a key development for our Leesburg facility,” commented Chuck Wiplinger, President […]
Exec Aero named TBM service center
Daher has appointed Orlando, Florida-based Exec Aero as the TBM Service Center serving customers based in Central Florida, and for all visiting TBM aircraft to the area. Exec Aero was created by former employees of Flight Express, a cargo and courier company that was one of the largest FAA Part 135 carriers in the United States. […]
AEA scholarship applications available online
The Aircraft Electronics Association Educational Foundation will award more than 20 scholarships totaling more than $125,000 for the 2016-17 school year to students pursuing a career in avionics or aircraft maintenance, as well as students from AEA member companies. Numerous scholarships are available, ranging from $1,000 to more than $35,000. Applications are available online beginning today at […]
FAA funding extension passes
Funding for the FAA will be extended through March 31, 2016, under legislation passed by the House and Senate just ahead of the Sept. 30 deadline. The “Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2015” was passed by the Senate on Sept. 29, just one day after the House passed the bill on a voice vote. […]
TriFan 600 project reaches $10 million in crowdfunding
DENVER — Equity crowdfunders from around the world have reserved shares for more than $10 million to support development of the TriFan 600, projected to be the world’s first commercially certified vertical takeoff airplane, according to officials with XTI Aircraft Co. The six-seat aircraft will have the speed, range and comfort of a business jet, yet take off […]
Clay Lacy Aviation launches annual scholarship program
LOS ANGELES — Clay Lacy Aviation has awarded $10,200 in scholarship funds to 24 students enrolled at the Aviation Center (AV-Center), an aircraft mechanics school at Van Nuys Airport and operated by the Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LAUSD) Division of Adult and Career Education. Recipients were selected based on their higher education goals, academic achievements and community involvement, […]
NBAA2015 app now available
The official mobile app for the National Business Aviation Association’s Convention & Exhibition — NBAA2015 — is now available. The free mobile app – available for iPad, iPhone and Android smartphones – will help prepare you for the convention, enhance your on site experience, and will serve as a resource after the show concludes, NBAA […]