Aviation News

Richard Hodkinson, the former West Coast division president of FirstFlight, has purchased those operations and will operate them under the name JetCore.

A unit of Landmark Aviation Services has emerged under new ownership. Piedmont Aircraft Company will sell pre-owned Hawker and Beechcraft from offices in Winston-Salem, N.C. and Leesburg, Va.

PlaneSense has expanded coverage in the Bahamas to include seven new airports, bringing to 19 the number accessible without repositioning fees. The company has also expanded its primary operating area westward to include parts of Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

Cessna plans to reduce the work week of some employees spared layoff in its recent round of cutbacks. The shorter weeks and perhaps furloughs are part of the company’s plan to ensure production and demand are balanced and could last two years … Cirrus Aircraft may further adjust production but it’s not planning any more […]

The NTSB says it found no mechanical problems with the engines on Flight 1549, but bird remains have been confirmed in both engines… AAI Acquisition, which last year bought the assets of Adam Aircraft, is looking for a strategic partner to continue the development of the A700 light jet, the Wichita Eagle reported this week… […]

An ATR-42 owned by FedEx crashed 300 feet short of the runway while on an ILS approach into Lubbock, Texas, early Tuesday morning; both pilots on board walked away… GA pilots are invited to take part in a research project about Notams this Saturday, Jan. 31. Just one meeting is required, from 10 to 4, […]

Tom Moon, who was four times Australia’s national aerobatics champion, died on Tuesday when the Extra 300 he was flying crashed on a runway next to the Temora Aviation Museum, in which he played an active role… Waco announced it will certify select pre-owned aircraft that meet stringent standards and provide a factory warranty with […]

Kansas State University now has a Cessna 421B for students in its maintenance programs to work on. The pressurized piston twin remains on flight status. It was donated to the university by supporters and aviation enthusiasts Kenneth and Tamara Knight.

Diamond Aircraft announced a major order for its Lycoming-powered DA42 twin from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The university ordered 10 DA42 L360s and will have them in time for the next academic year.

AMSTAT, which provides corporate aviation fleet and operator information, has been part of the CAMP Systems family of companies for five years. It’s expanded aggressively in that time and boasts a 96 percent customer satisfaction rating.