Press Releases

Mineral Wells, TX (March 29, 2016) – Genesys Aerosystems announced today that the company has received an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the retrofit installation of its HeliSAS(R) Stability Augmentation System and two-axis autopilot on Robinson R66 turbine helicopters. “The Genesys Aerosystems’ HeliSAS has been a popular option on factory-new R66s since its introduction. […]

As part of its continuing mission to support the worldwide fleet of Cessna Caravan family aircraft, Airforms, Inc. has obtained FAA STC approval for procedures that provide repairs to worn Nose Gear Torque Links and Nose Gear Shock Struts, and replacement of their respective attaching parts with FAA PMA’d oversize components. “As the torque link […]

The Hayward Air Rally, the longest continually-held proficiency flying event in North America, has selected two teenagers to receive fully-paid scholarships including tuition and roundtrip airfare to the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) Advanced Air Academy summer 2016 program. In partnership with local chapters of the EAA, the Hayward Air Rally is pleased to announce the […]

Parsippany, New Jersey – Global Aerospace Inc., a leading provider of aerospace insurance, is pleased to announce Community of Excellence, the 2016 SM4 Safety Program. The refreshed SM4 Program will offer exciting new initiatives to all of its clients and the entire aviation industry. Since launching the SM4 program in 2010, the company’s financial investment […]

Fort Worth, Texas – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that two of its retired employees, Dwayne Williams and Wayne Brown, were honored by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with its Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award – one of the most prestigious pilot safety awards in the industry. The “Master Pilot” […]

WINGsReality EDU has released an interactive, web-based certification course for recreational and model drone operators. This course takes the Recreational/Model Drone Flying course to a significantly elevated level. Recreational/Model Drone Operator Certification is the certification level course for operators who want to demonstrate the highest level of success in their learning outcome and achieve a […]

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is pleased to announce new Student and College Chapter membership programs dedicated to providing students with resources, access to experts in the field, and networking opportunities that will benefit their future careers in aviation. “NATA’s Student and College Chapter memberships provide significant opportunities for college students to build upon […]

Karen Gebhart, Vice President of Business Development for the Helicopter Association International, was elected for a two-year term as the chair of Women in Aviation International’s (WAI) board of directors at the 2016 International Women in Aviation Conference. She is a private pilot and industry veteran who previously worked for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots […]

Nicolas Chamussy will become Executive Vice President Space Systems in the Airbus Defence and Space Division on 1 July 2016. Chamussy was appointed Chief of Staff to Airbus Group CEO Tom Enders in July 2012. Prior to assuming this position, he served as Head of Mission Air Systems leading UAV programmes in the former EADS […]

Air Orlando Sales, Inc. announced it has accepted an appointment as an Authorized Sales Representative (ASR) for Diamond Aircraft Industries. “Diamond Aircraft is a prominent general aviation manufacturer with an excellent mix of aircraft,” said Mike Long, President of Air Orlando. “We especially look forward to marketing and delivering the new DA-62 twin-engine aircraft along […]