Aviation News

Steve Kelley Steve Kelley is StandardAero’s new corporate communications manager, responsible for internal and external communications. He’s held similar positions at Raytheon Missile Systems and other corporations.

Jill Heisterkamp Jill Heisterkamp, the former communications and media director for Multi Service Aviation-U.S. Bank is owner and director of Heiste Communications. The company counts business and GA firms among its clients.

The National Air Disaster Alliance/Foundation has filed suit against the FAA and the Department of Transportation, alleging that the agencies have been too slow to respond to NTSB safety recommendations… Cessna‘s 400 Corvalis TT single-engine piston aircraft, formerly the Columbia 400, is now EASA certified… Liberty Aerospace announced it is spinning off Liberty Composites to […]

Aircraft Spruce and Specialty has purchased Skysports, of Linden, Minn. Skysports produces single and dual fuel systems, fuel probes and a full line of aviation supplies. Their products are now available through Spruce.

A.M. Best Company has recognized Avemco in the Anniversary BestMark Program. The new award recognizes companies that have at least 25 years of being rated A or higher by the insurance rating company. In fact, Avemco has maintained an A+ rating … .

The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive for Cessna 400-series aircraft mandating an inspection of the auxiliary wing spar, and if any cracks are found, they must be reported … General Motors has shut down its flight department, cutting 49 jobs, and parked its seven leased aircraft. So far the company can’t sell the jets […]

AMETEK Inc. has purchased High Standard Aviation, an electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic repair company in Miami. The acquisition broadens AMETEK’s maintenance, repair and overhaul capability.

L.J. Aviation has completed a $2 million expansion at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Latrobe, Pa,. and is adding three new aircraft to its fleet. The expansion includes a 30,000 sq. ft. hangar.

ATP has or is opening five new flight training centers and is also lowering prices up to 20 percent to reflect lower prices for fuel, facilities and supplies. “We are taking full advantage of the current economic climate to reduce expenses across the board,” said Jim Koziarski, VP of Flight Operations.

Trish Diemer Trish Diemer is the new manager of the International Aerobatic Club, a division of EAA. Diemer has been program manager of the National Association of Flight Instructors since 2004.