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Second FBO Approved For Jackson Hole Airport

Airport Board Voted Unanimously To Authorize The Second Business

The Jackson Hole Airport Board unanimously passed a resolution last week authorizing a second fixed-base operation (FBO) on the Wyoming field, amid allegations of abnormally high prices for fuel and other items.

Five Receive Master Instructor Designation In May

National Accreditation Recognized By The FAA

Four instructors have renewed their Master Instructor designation in the month of May, while one received the designation for the first time. Master Instructors LLC said in a news release that all were accredited as Masters by Master Instructors LLC, the international Master Instructor accrediting authority. All obtained their designation through the Master Instructor "Fluid Review" program online.

Quadcopter Crashes In The Seats At Baseball Game

GoPro Karma Drone Reportedly Involved In The Incident

A drone being flown near San Diego's Petco Park during a game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the San Diego Padres May 21 suddenly flew out of control and went down in the seats in the upper deck of the stadium.

Waves Technologies Selects Cessna Grand Caravan EX

Aircraft Will Launch New U.K.-Based Air Taxi Service

Waves Technologies has placed an order with Textron for a Cessna Grand Caravan EX utility turboprop. The aircraft is expected to deliver in the coming months and will support the launch of Waves’ new on-demand, user-driven air taxi service for the U.K. Channel Islands.

Airbus Helicopters Breaks Ground On First Helicopter Assembly Line In China

H135 Final Assembly Line Is 'A Significant Step In The Company's Internationalization And Partnership' With China

Airbus Helicopters is moving forward with the expansion of its global footprint and its strategic partnership with China, as construction is now underway for its H135 Final Assembly Line (FAL) – the first of its kind not only for Airbus Helicopters, but also for the Western helicopter industry in China.

CHC, Sikorsky Commemorate Historic Transatlantic Flight

Crossing Completed In 1965 By An S-61N Helicopter

CHC Group and Sikorsky are marking the 52nd anniversary of their collaboration on the first transatlantic ferry flight by a civilian helicopter, which was also the first unescorted crossing of the Atlantic by helicopter. This milestone was completed in a Sikorsky S-61N operated by Okanagan Helicopters, which later became CHC.

Less Than Two Weeks Remain For A $500 Aviation Scholarship Opportunity

Open To All U.S. Pilots And Student Pilots

Last year, Frederick, MD based aviation insurance broker, Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR) helped one lucky recipient get her aviation career back on track and work towards more ratings. Once again, a $500 aviation scholarship is being offered for student pilots and pilots to help further their training. The Get into the Air scholarship can be used towards any phase of flight training, a flight review, written exam, instrument proficiency check or a check ride.

C-130T Upgrades Reduce Maintenance, Improve Reliability

Nineteen Aircraft Recently Upgraded With Electronic Prop Controls And Engine Displays

The Tactical Airlift Program Office (PMA-207) C-130T Electronic Propeller Control System and Engine Instrument Display System (EPCS/EIDS) team recently completed upgrades on 19 KC-130 aircraft in record time -- on cost and ahead of the original schedule.