This spring, National Geographic Studios presents “Living in the Age of Airplanes,” which promises to carry audiences across 200,000 years of history and around the globe on a journey to 95 locations in 18 countries spanning seven continents to remind us how, in a single century, aviation has changed our world forever. The world premiere of […]
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Bede LSA enters Phase 1 of flight testing
Officials at Bedecorp report that the New BD-22 Light-Sport Aircraft has begun Phase I of its flight testing program. Tim Becker, an engineer with Bedecorp, said he believes the BD-22L will meet or exceed all of the company’s design expectations. The BD-22L is the big brother of the BD-17L, which incorporates the same bonded honeycomb fuselage. (The […]
New flight school opens at BUY
BURLINGTON, N.C. — CFI Chris Whittle, who has logged more than 10,000 hours of flight time, has opened Elon Aviation, a flight school and aircraft rental company at Burlington-Alamance Regional Airport (BUY). Elon Aviation trains students to obtain their private, commercial, instrument, multi-engine and Certified Flight Instructor certifications. Additionally, Elon Aviation rents aircraft, including a Cessna C-172SP and a […]
American Propeller tapped as Hartzell service facility
Hartzell Propeller has appointed American Propeller Service as a Recommended Service Facility. American Propeller, of Redding, Calif., covers a large area of the western United States, with its fleet of transport vehicles offering propeller pickup and delivery services. American Propeller becomes the 22nd Hartzell Propeller Recommended Service Facility. American Propeller also supports Hartzell customers as […]
Flying Musicians launch scholarship program
The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) has created the FMA Solo Scholarship Award program. Recipients will receive scholarships that will pay for their primary flight training through their first solo. The program will fund four scholarships to juniors or seniors in high school who have been nominated by their band or music director. FMA officials said they recognize that many skills […]
Hydroswing partners with GS Global Resources
Hydroswing North America has partnered with GS Global Resources (GSGR), a New Berlin, Wis.-based company that manufactures fluid power and electronic controls for customers around the globe.Besides providing components and systems for Hydroswing hydraulic doors, GSGR will also be the foundation of the upcoming Hydroswing Parts Store, according to Hydroswing officials. With more than 7,000 Hydroswing doors in use […]
KEAR FBO expands
KEARNEY, Neb. — Kearney Aviation Center (KAC) at Kearney Regional Airport (KEAR) recently expanded operations and will now be the exclusive FBO on the field.“We have consistently added new services and facility enhancements since our start in 2011,” says Steve Cole, General Manager. “Our next focus will be a complete ramp restoration initiative.” Owned and operated […]
Raisbeck Engineering expands dealer network
SEATTLE — Raisbeck Engineering has chosen Executive Aircraft Maintenance (EAM) in Scottsdale, Arizona, as the newest Raisbeck Authorized Dealer. Executive Aircraft Maintenance will be authorized to install all of Raisbeck’s Performance Systems on the Beechcraft King Air fleet. “It was an easy decision to partner with EAM based on their proven track record of successful Raisbeck installations. With multiple […]
Advocacy groups oppose restrictions on business at HTO
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) joined by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and the National Business Aviation Association submitted comments at the March 12 East Hampton Town Board Meeting in opposition to the town’s proposal to restrict operations at East Hampton Airport (HTO) in New York. The town is proposing four restrictions on the […]