As the nation braces for the hit of yet another massive hurricane, a Florida dentist and private jet owner recently took his Cirrus SR22TN to Houston to bring supplies to Hurricane Harvey victims. The nation’s general aviation (GA) community continues to answer the call for assistance in hurricane-ravaged areas of the southern U.S., with owner/pilot…
Earlier this week, the U.S. House and Senate returned after an August recess, leaving the FAA and Aviation industry curious about the outcome of reauthorization. The U.S. House and Senate return Tuesday after the August recess with no apparent consensus on FAA reauthorization and just 12 legislative working days left before the current FAA authorization…
NBAA is coordinating with the Red Cross, federal agencies and volunteer aviation relief groups regarding relief efforts when areas affected by now-Tropical Storm Harvey are again made accessible. The association’s Humanitarian Emergency Response Operator (HERO) database allows member companies to submit aircraft, personnel, and other available assets to be shared with relief organizations.
Following an announcement late last week regarding the fate of Jet Aviation’s St. Louis completions and MRO facility, the company, along with fellow General Dynamics subsidiary Gulfstream, issued a joint release yesterday to clarify that this portion of the business will transition to a company-owned Gulfstream maintenance center.
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and partner Build A Plane recently opened registration for the 2018 Aviation Design Challenge, a competition that aims to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) among U.S. high school students.
The exclusive Pilatus sales agent for South and Central America, Synerjet, has achieved numerous sales over the past two years in the Latin American market since it broadened its focus beyond Brazil. Economic confidence has slumped before and since the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff last August, at the time of LABACE 2016.
The Embraer Phenom 300 has been the best selling light jet in recent years, but the HA-420 HondaJet could give it a run for its money in 2017. If midyear results are any indication, the HA-420 HondaJet could be the most delivered light jet in 2017. If it pulls off the feat, the HondaJet would…
The Santa Monica Airport Association has been hosting events through 2017 to educate the general public and local community about the convenience and services the airport provides. The Santa Monica Airport Association (SMAA) has significantly increased its public outreach program for 2017, hosting events each month to invite the public onto the Santa Monica Municipal…
LABACE 2017 marked the debut in display of the Embraer Legacy 650E earlier this week. Check out the article, below, recapping the unveiling of this sleek aircraft, featuring a unique paint scheme. Embraer Executive Jets (EEJ) is debuting its upgraded Legacy 650, the 650E, at LABACE 2017 this week (Static 5115). The event marks the…