http://www.aviationpros.com AviationPros.com http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10963461/lindbergh-foundation-to-honor-solar-impulse-pilots It will present the Lindbergh Spirit medal to the pilots and co-founders of the Solar Impulse project in a special ceremony at the National Air and Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center on Friday, June 21. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:22:45 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10963461/lindbergh-foundation-to-honor-solar-impulse-pilots http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10963106/beechcraft-corporation-anticipates-strong-growth-for-the-special-mission-market It estimates that around one fifth of the 6,100 plus King Airs in operation today are currently in use for special mission operations such as aerial surveillance, air ambulance, flight inspection and utility transport. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:32:18 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10963106/beechcraft-corporation-anticipates-strong-growth-for-the-special-mission-market http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10962498/ The pilot of the single-engine airplane that crashed near the Madeline Island airport Saturday evening apparently was trying to land at the time, Ashland County Sheriff Mick Brennan said Sunday. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:42:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10962498/ http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10962938/embry-riddle-inks-deal-to-bring-internationally-renowned-aircraft-manufacturer-to-daytona-beach Diamond Aircraft will expand its current international R&D program and other initiatives working with students, staff and faculty from the universitys engineering and aviation colleges as well as its Eagle Flight Research Center. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:28:57 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10962938/embry-riddle-inks-deal-to-bring-internationally-renowned-aircraft-manufacturer-to-daytona-beach http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10962382/ A nearly $600,000 airport taxiway project is up for approval this week. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:19:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10962382/ http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10962875/ If unmanned drones are going to hover over Ohioans' heads, state law has to catch up with them, a lawmaker argues. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:26:20 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10962875/ http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10962870/ Chattanooga Airport and TAC Air officials skirmished Monday after airport officials said their general aviation center will lose about $450,000 in the budget year that ends June 30. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:24:05 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10962870/ http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10962386/ A conservation organization that uses ultralight planes to lead endangered whooping cranes from Wisconsin to Florida for the winter has to replace its aircraft by next spring to comply with Federal Aviation Administration regulations. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:22:57 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10962386/ http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10962383/solar-powered-plane-lands-near-washington WASHINGTON (AP) A solar-powered plane nearing the close of a cross-continental journey landed at Dulles International Airport outside the nation's capital early Sunday, only one short leg to New York remaining on a voyage that opened in May. Solar... Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:19:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10962383/solar-powered-plane-lands-near-washington http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10962378/ Brownsville is a promising site for a wind farm, though the project could meet an obstacle in the form of Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport's plans to extend its runway, Hornaday said. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:15:20 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10962378/ http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10962360/ Google is launching Internet-beaming antennas into the stratosphere aboard giant, jellyfish-shaped balloons with the lofty goal of getting the entire planet online. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:12:07 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10962360/ http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10962337/ Airbus says aircraft leasing company ILFC made a firm order Monday for 50 short-haul A320neo jets, kicking off the Paris Air Show with a robust start for the European plane maker. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:55:17 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10962337/ http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10961717/cessna-features-five-charities-as-part-of-2013-discover-flying-challenge To engage aviation enthusiasts and community partners' supporters alike, the six pilot interns will use social media to share their experiences with flight and philanthropy throughout the summer. The charity with the most social engagement will receive... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:40:30 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10961717/cessna-features-five-charities-as-part-of-2013-discover-flying-challenge http://www.aviationpros.com/event/10961646/paris-air-show The 50 th Paris Air Show will take place at Le Bourget exhibition centre from 17 to 23 June 2013, and will once again bring together all the industry's players across the globe to showcase the latest technological innovations. The first 4 days of the... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:54:01 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/event/10961646/paris-air-show http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10961505/ A new hybrid air service --not quite conventional airline, not quite charter --will fly 12 routes a week from Oxford starting June 20 that include Destin and Panama City, Fla., adding New Orleans on June 26. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:02:27 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10961505/ http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10961503/ Fans of Braden Airpark in Forks Township will get 120 days to come up with a way to keep the airfield operating, while Allentown has gotten the go-ahead to sell the fire training school it runs at the region's other small airfield, Queen City Airport. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:00:36 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10961503/ http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10960646/airport-group-studies-inventory-aviation-forecasts June 12--The second of five planned study sessions regarding the Tacoma Narrows Airport master plan update was held Thursday at Cottesmore of Life Care in Gig Harbor. The afternoon meeting involved the Planning Advisory Committee, made up of... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:45:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10960646/airport-group-studies-inventory-aviation-forecasts http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10961470/ The EAA AirVenture on Thursday completed a one-time agreement with the FAA over disputed charges for air traffic control services at the Oshkosh organization's large aviation convention that starts in July. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:22:19 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10961470/ http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10961469/tulsa-airport-may-take-over-claremore-site Claremore Regional Airport is located on 520 acres, most of it undeveloped. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:20:35 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10961469/tulsa-airport-may-take-over-claremore-site http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10961320/canadas-airworthiness-authority-certifies-pw306d-mtu-holds-a-25-percent-stake The PW306D is the latest addition to Pratt & Whitney Canadas PW300 engine family. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:50:49 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10961320/canadas-airworthiness-authority-certifies-pw306d-mtu-holds-a-25-percent-stake http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10961074/embry-riddle-prescott-daytona-beach-teams-compete-in-womens-air-race-classic Flying for Prescott are pilot Shelby King and co-pilot Anna Chrzanowski, while pilot Valdeta Mehanja and co-pilot Danielle Erlichman will fly for Daytona Beach. This years race begins at Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco, WA, on June 18. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:31:25 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10961074/embry-riddle-prescott-daytona-beach-teams-compete-in-womens-air-race-classic http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10961071/no-good-options-in-faa-atc-demands EAA today finalized a one-time agreement with the FAA to cover nearly $450,000 in expenses related to air traffic control services at the 2013 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in, which begins on July 29. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:23:40 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10961071/no-good-options-in-faa-atc-demands http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10960959/duncan-aviation-names-shawn-schmitz-as-new-turbine-engine-tech-rep He most recently served as the team leader for the Duncan Aviation Engine Line shop, demonstrating a high degree of technical expertise and dedication to customer service. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:37:13 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10960959/duncan-aviation-names-shawn-schmitz-as-new-turbine-engine-tech-rep http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10960679/beechcraft-features-defense-special-mission-amp-mission-support-capabilities-at-paris-air-show Its static display outside its Chalet #500 is scheduled to include the company's Special Mission 350ER demonstrator, a King Air 350ER operated by French Customs, a corporate-configured King Air 350i, as well as a Beechcraft T-6 trainer and an AT-6 light... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:23:55 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10960679/beechcraft-features-defense-special-mission-amp-mission-support-capabilities-at-paris-air-show http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10960593/ranch-amp-coast-magazines-best-of-2013-party-at-schubach-aviation-raises-over-16000-for-shelter-to-soldier More than 300 guests attended the festive affair and showed their support of the organizations mission to rescue, train and place dogs with veterans with PTSD and other mental disabilities Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:03:29 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10960593/ranch-amp-coast-magazines-best-of-2013-party-at-schubach-aviation-raises-over-16000-for-shelter-to-soldier http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10960576/dassault-decides-to-stay-home-expand-operations Dassault Falcon decides to build a $60 million expansion at its current operations in Little Rock, AR, after working with Greensboro officials for five years for a possible expansion at Piedmont Triad International Airport. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:44:13 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10960576/dassault-decides-to-stay-home-expand-operations http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10959608/ Instead of firing missiles, however, the eight-prop drone shot high-resolution video and photos. And the agent who deployed the drone doesn't work for the CIA; he's with First Team Real Estate. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:15:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10959608/ http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10960307/new-frontiermedex-airassist-helps-corporate-aircraft-crews-handle-in-flight-emergencies Emergency physicians located at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center are specially trained to talk flight crews through a medical emergency and can coordinate with dispatch, operations and ground emergency medical services if a flight diversion... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:59:28 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10960307/new-frontiermedex-airassist-helps-corporate-aircraft-crews-handle-in-flight-emergencies http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10960282/in-case-of-emergency-lockheed-martin-flight-services-and-spidertracks-are-calling-in-the-cavalry Updates to the Lockheed Martin Flight Services (LMFS) automation system using spidertracks real-time flight tracking and communications technology will make General Aviation in the USA safer and more convenient. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:19:46 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10960282/in-case-of-emergency-lockheed-martin-flight-services-and-spidertracks-are-calling-in-the-cavalry http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10959081/quicksilver-aeronautics-joins-with-ident-to-produce-surveillance-aircraft The partnership offers a cost-effective alternative for government agencies and other customers faced with the challenge of acquiring surveillance aircraft that are extremely expensive to acquire and operate. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:35:42 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10959081/quicksilver-aeronautics-joins-with-ident-to-produce-surveillance-aircraft