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Pia Bergqvist

Spitfire Documentary Available for Screenings

The Supermarine Spitfire was one of the British Royal Air Force’s most notorious fighters in World War II and has, along with the North American P-51 Mustang, become one of the biggest favorites of warbird enthusiasts. A documentary about the famed warbird was released earlier this year, screened first on July 9 at the Curzon […]

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Flying-specific Eyeglasses Achieve Certification as Safety Glasses

Austin, Texas-based Flying Eyes Eyeglasses has achieved certification for two of its eyeglass models, designed specifically to fit under a headset or helmet. The certification was achieved under ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2015, the same certification required for safety goggles, spectacles, face shields and welding helmets. The certification is established by the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) and […]

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American Aero FTW Becomes First to Earn Stage 3 FBO Registration

American Aero FTW, based at the Mecham International Airport in Fort Worth, Texas, has become the first fixed base operator to earn recognition for establishing the highest level of safety and service. The company achieved Stage 3 registration from the International Business Aviation Council’s (IBAC) International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH). IBAC’s IS-BAH was […]

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Aerion Progresses on Supersonic Aircraft Design

Aerion’s CEO Tom Vice announced at NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention and Expo that the conceptual design phase for the AS2 supersonic jet is complete. The company is now starting the preliminary design phase and expects to begin initial flight testing of the 12-passenger jet in 2023. The Reno, Nevada-based company hopes to achieve certification for […]

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FlightSafety Rolls Out Courses for a Variety of Gulfstream Aircraft

On the eve of the NBAA Business Aviation Convention and Expo in Orlando, Florida, this week, FlightSafety International announced a series of courses designed specifically for Gulfstream aircraft. The courses have been added to the extensive course offering at the company’s Savannah Learning Center, located adjacent to the Gulfstream headquarters at the Savannah/Hilton Head International […]

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Garmin’s G700 TXi Becomes Available for Cessna Citations

Cessna Citation owners can now take advantage of Garmin International’s advanced avionics technology as the Olathe, Kansas-based company’s G700 Txi is now available for the light business jet series. Citation owners can get a single or dual 10.6-inch display installed through an STC made available by JETTECH, based in Broomfield, Colorado, and can be installed […]

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FlightSafety’s Bruce Whitman Dies at 85

FlightSafety International’s chairman, president and CEO Bruce Whitman, whose career with the flight training company spanned 57 years, died this week at the age of 85. During Whitman’s tenure, he made it his mission to reduce aviation accidents by creating programs that train pilots, not only for proficiency, but to increase their abilities to handle […]

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Historic Tuskegee Aircraft Fly Over Home Field

A historic three-ship formation flight featuring aircraft flown by Tuskegee Airmen, past and present, took place recently over Moton Field Municipal Airport (LID) just north of Tuskegee, Alabama, honoring the brave African-American pilots who fought layers of obstacles to fight for their country in World War II. Moton Field was one of the primary training […]

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Goulian Scores on Home Soil in Red Bull Air Race

Michael Goulian had a perfect run in the Final 4 round at the first of two Red Bull Air Race venues on American soil, topping the podium at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana. An emotional Goulian kissed the bricks on the Speedway, following a tradition started by car racers he’s admired since he […]

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