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Unusual changes are taking place at King Schools to ensure their continued pace of technological advancement. Long-term President and CEO of King Schools, Dave Jackson, recommended to company owners John and Martha King that Barry Knuttila, formally Senior Vice President, Technology and Marketing, take over the CEO duties while Jackson would remain as President and […]
Winter Park, Fla. – Stephen Pope has been named editor-in-chief of Flying, Shawn Bean, editorial director for Bonnier Corp.’s Active Interest Network, announced today. Pope’s new role has several key objectives, which include leading a redesign of the magazine as well as the relaunch of flyingmag.com later this year. In addition, he will re-establish Flying […]
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been formalized between AirShip Technologies Group, Inc. and Robotic Skies, LLC, which forms the framework for global support services for AirShip customers worldwide. AirShip Technologies Group, Inc. (www.airshiptg.com) based in Oregon, and Robotic Skies (www.roboticskies.com) based in Nevada, are now working together to assure certified service, repair and maintenance […]
In 1956, Brazilian Ada Rogato boarded her Cessna 140 to fly throughout the Amazon Jungle landing in newly opened forest clearings and visiting Indian villages. She was the first human being to do so. The epic trip took 163 hours of flight time. To celebrate her accomplishment, the Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide (iWOAW) […]
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that retired Command Sergeant Major Jeffrey Mellinger, Bell Helicopter’s aircraft design liaison, received the 2015 Doughboy Award. The annual Doughboy Award recognizes Infantrymen for their outstanding contributions to the United States Army Infantry and is highest honor bestowed by the Chief of Infantry. The award […]
Composiclean, Llc, maker of high quality aircraft cleaning and detailing products has struck a deal with major aviation distributor, Wing Aero Products of Rowlett, TX to distribute their products. Composiclean, Llc opened their doors in March 2006 with a “niche” line of cleaning and detailing products. From their product “Bucket Wash” for the basic wash […]
“For Love of Country, Pass it On!” – a Gala evening to raise awareness and support for Pacific Aviation Museum Honolulu, HI – “Remember Pearl Harbor,” once a call to arms, now serves as a reminder of resilience, hope and a commitment to peace and friendship. Guests are invited to join Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl […]
National Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinees joined presenting sponsor Perform Air International in awarding the Grand Champion Neil A. Armstrong National Aviation Heritage Trophy to the 1944 North American P-51B – Owned by Max Chapman, Idaho Falls, Idaho, restored by Pacific Fighters. Winners in other categories: CONTEMPORARY: Steven F. Udvar Hazy trophy: 1963 Meyers 200B. […]
Sept. 23, 2015 -WACO, Texas – NextGen avionics leader FreeFlight Systems announced today that Peter Ring has been appointed as the company’s director of sales and marketing. Based in Irving, Texas, Mr. Ring is responsible for the implementation of sales initiatives, objectives and policies, data collection and market analysis, and overseeing staff operations, business planning […]
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation continues to act on its commitment to support the good work being done through general aviation (GA) by awarding grant funding to programs that plan to use general aviation to help critically ill children obtain medical services, prevent youth gang involvement, and allow low-income students to attend […]
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