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We set out to explore the motivation behind why Howard Levinson of Glenview, Illinois (who turns 85 years old this month) attempted and achieved his ATP rating in May of this year. What AVweb‘s Mike Blakeney uncovered was a treasured American, a WWII heavy iron veteran and patriot who lived many of the events you […]

We’ve been doing it for about a decade, and for anyone who travels, online booking of airline flights is practically second nature. But the complexities of charter and business aircraft bookings have made the transition to online reservations a little more challenging for charters. CharterX CEO Jim Betlyon explains to AVweb‘s Russ Niles how his […]

As you may have read recently on AVweb, Staff Sgt. Ryan Kelly recently earned his helicopter and helicopter CFI certificates (as well as a degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University). Having lost a leg in Iraq, Kelly is the first wounded warrior to earn his fixed-wing private pilot certificate through the Able Flight scholarship program. Listen […]

AirVenture is coming at us faster than an F-22 fly-by, but hold on – some say Oshkosh won’t officially begin until the Beechcraft boys arrive in their impressive formation. A flight of 100+ of “Those Incomparable Bonanzas” have been preparing all year to once again fill the skies over Wittman Airport announcing their arrival at […]

While outsourcing and contracting services has been the trend in many aviation enterprises, a Florida charter company claims that an integrated approach saves time and money for both the company and its customers. AVweb‘s Russ Niles spoke with StrategicAir CEO Keith St. Clair. Duration: File Size: download here

Click here for an enhanced photo podcast with images.Enhanced podcast opens in a new window. You may need to disable pop-up blockers. If the above link doesn’t work, click here. Just a few weeks ago, Mooney announced final approvals on its new version of the Acclaim, the Type S. The company claims a 242-knot top […]

Like other U.S. manufactories benefitting from the weak dollar, Mooney is enjoying strong sales in Europe, with buyers divided between business and pleasure flyers. Mooney CEO Dennis Ferguson says that’s good news, but he also notes that one challenge the company continues to face is controlling production costs. AVweb‘s Paul Bertorelli interviewed Ferguson in Kerrville […]

Click here for an enhanced photo podcast with images.Enhanced podcast opens in a new window. You may need to disable pop-up blockers. If the above link doesn’t work, click here. For those of us not in the market for a $600,000 new airplane, Aspen Avionics is now shipping the Evolution EFIS for the aftermarket. Our […]

One of the biggest issues facing business aircraft manufacturers is the fact that their products are in such demand they’re losing orders to people and companies who don’t want to wait three, four, five and even six years to get their jet. The aftermarket is also tight, with used aircraft selling for more than new […]

The huge diversity of attendees, the sheer numbers of participants, and the ramp full of expensive hardware are testament to the importance of EBACE in the business aviation world, according to NBAA President Ed Bolen. AVweb‘s Russ Niles spoke with him in Geneva on Tuesday. Duration: File Size: download here