The owner of a fuel-starved Cessna 152 that landed on an interstate in Utah last week is under investigation after the aircraft ended up back at its home base of Spanish Forks Airport. Local authorities apparently expressly denied permission to fly the refueled airplane from the interstate but likely would have known about it being […]
The FAA will impose a TFR over Chicago this weekend as President Barack Obama visits the city… Heli Expo coming up, Feb. 22-24, in Anaheim, Calif…. A new documentary film in the works, A Pilot’s Story, aims to inspire the next generation of aviators… Tutor.com, Careers in Aviation, and Jamail Larkins have combined forces to […]
Melissa Rudinger Melissa Rudinger has been named VP and Assistant to AOPA President Craig Fuller and will oversee operation of the president’s office. She was formerly VP of Regulatory Affairs.
Terence Lyons has succeeded Kenneth Beckemeyer as CEO of AmSafe Global Holdings. Lyons was the Chief Financial officer of the company since 2004.
David Welch David Welch has joined Sierra Industries in sales and marketing. Welch has 21 years of experience in the field.
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… […]
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