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The relentless snow and ice storms this winter have led to the most flight cancellations in more than 25 years, according to an analysis by The Associated Press. It's hard to remember now, but being trapped on an icy ramp used to happen many times a year before passengers united to form FlyersRights.
Zenith Aircraft Company has now shipped 10,000 sets of plans to aircraft builders in over 50 countries. Most sets of plans are sent with complete or partial aircraft kits, though some go to builders who prefer to scratch-build the aircraft. Over the past four decades, prolific aeronautical engineer Chris Heintz has developed a dozen aircraft designs. Today, Zenith Aircraft Company markets kits for four of Chris Heintz' most popular and versatile concepts: the original STOL CH 701 Sky Jeep, the STOL CH 750, the CH 750 Cruzer, and the low-wing CH 650. Additional Heintz designs are built and sold by Zenith's sister company: Zenair Ltd, in Canada.
The new aviation educational institute will offer a range of flight- and technical programs that will inspire, innovate and provide training in all fields of aviation.
Pilots who fly for Republic Airways holdings,one of the nation's largest regional airline companies say lack of pay and respect causing pilot shortage at the airline. Pilots have been without a contractual raise or an adjustment of work rules to reflect industry and economic changes for over six years--and counting.
In mid-December, 2013 Pro Star Aviation completed the first Garmin G1000 Installation on a King Air B200 for the New England Region. The G1000 upgrade is a retrofit suite that integrates all primary flight, navigation, weather, terrain, traffic, radio frequency, engine and fuel data readouts on large format, high-definition LCDs providing safety, reliability and increased workload efficiency.
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) today announced the recipients of its Industry Excellence Awards given annually to individuals, offices, and organizations that have helped improve the general aviation community by demonstrating excellence in their field and the highest level of customer service.
West Star Aviation recently announced they are now offering a Waste Drain Valve Modification for Hawker 800, 800XP, and 850XP. The valve is manufactured and certified under FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval "PMA" and replaces the factory installed valve, which allows leakage and the potential for corrosion.
The Golden Eagles Flight Team of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has won its 28th consecutive regional championship title at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) SAFECON Region II Competition.Embry-Riddle, along with the City of Prescott, hosted the 2014 NIFA Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON) Regional Competition held Feb. 4-7 at Prescott's Ernest A. Love Field. Besides Embry-Riddle, flight teams were fielded by Cypress College, Mt. San Antonio College, San Diego Christian College and San Jose State University.
Hartzell Propeller Inc. and Cirrus Aircraft have entered into a five-year extension of an exclusive supplier agreement to provide propeller systems and governors for all of Cirrus Aircraft's new prop-driven airplanes. The agreement extends a relationship between the companies that began in 1996.
Swann Auction Galleries explores the days of early aviation at its Vintage Posters auction on February 25.Featuring seven unusual examples of flight from 1897 through 1912, these posters capture the spirit and excitement of this new technology in France, Germany and the United States.
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