ITASCA, Ill. — Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired NationAir Aviation Insurance. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1978, NationAir is an insurance broker offering commercial property/casualty and risk management insurance services specifically for the aviation industry. Jeffrey Bauer and his associates will continue to operate in West Chicago under the direction of Michael […]
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Free syllabi available for CFI ratings
Two new syllabi for those seeking the flight instructor (CFI) and flight instructor instrument (CFII) ratings are now available as free PDF downloads from ASA. The Flight Instructor Syllabus and the Flight Instructor Instrument Syllabus are divided into stages containing multiple modules, each designed to meet a particular training requirement. Both syllabi meet Parts 61 […]
Hillsboro Aviation unveils expansion plans
Hillsboro Aviation recently unveiled its plans for expansion into new corporate headquarters and an executive hangar at Portland-Hillsboro Airport (KHIO) in Oregon. Construction will begin in July, with an anticipated completion date in 2016 of the 425,000-square-foot project. “I feel optimistic and energized about this new phase,” said Max Lyons, owner and president of Hillsboro Aviation. “Our new facility […]
Aviation Academy takes off in Pennsylvania
MONACA, Pa. — The first in the region, Community College of Beaver County’s new Aviation Academy for high school students recently welcomed the inaugural class of 27 students from nine county school districts. The academy is a dual-enrollment educational partnership of CCBC and Beaver County high schools in Aliquippa, Ambridge, Beaver, Blackhawk, Central Valley, Hopewell, Rochester, Southside, […]
Banyan’s corporate chaplain honored
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida — Albert Beltran, Banyan Air Service’s corporate chaplain, was recently named 2014 Chaplain of the Year. This honor is based on demonstrated passion and excellence in fulfilling Corporate Chaplains of America’s (CCA’s) mission among the employees he serves. Attributes of a Chaplain of the Year include a genuine care for people and availability and […]
New location for Red Bull Air Race
The third race of this year’s Red Bull Air Race World Championship will be staged in Rovinj, Croatia, replacing Sochi, Russia, “which unfortunately cannot be conducted due to financial and organizational challenges,” officials said. “It would have been great to host the first Red Bull Air Race in Russia this year, but due to the […]
Landmark Aviation acquires Island City Flying Service at EYW
Landmark Aviation has acquired the FBO assets of Island City Flying Service at Key West International Airport (EYW) in Florida. Landmark began operations in the former Island City Flying Service facility Feb. 1. The location’s amenities include a VIP lounge, flight planning areas, hangar space and an executive conference room. Customs and immigration services are also […]
CubCrafters names two new sales centers
Backcountry aircraft manufacturer CubCrafters has appointed two new Certified Sales Centers: SWT Aviation Northeast will cover the Northeastern United States, and SunCountry Cubs will support states in the southwest. SWT and SunCountry are now the exclusive authorized dealers in their territories for new and pre-owned CubCrafters aircraft, including the Sport Cub S2 and Carbon Cub SS […]
EAA launches AirVenture volunteer program for college students
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — College-age aviation enthusiasts have a pathway to Oshkosh this year with a new Collegiate Volunteer Program for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015. The 63rd annual fly-in convention for the Experimental Aircraft Association takes place July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The program is designed for college students, whether […]