Fri, May 05, 2023
The 66th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show saw the presentation of the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award to Ric Peri, AEA VP of government and industry affairs.
The FAA granted the award in honor of Charles Taylor, the first aviation mechanic in powered flight. Sonex has a new dual-stick option for the company’s Sonex, Waiex, and Xenos B models. The dual-stick configuration will be available as both a forward fit option for new aircraft and a retrofit package.
The dual-stick architecture includes a new universal seat pan installation that accommodates both center and dual-stick installations and features a removable forward seat pan that facilitates improved access for autopilot servo installations and installation and service of avionics sensor boxes and/or antennas. The NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots (NJASAP)—the labor union representing the three-thousand-plus aviators currently in NetJets’ employ—has filed a lawsuit against the air-charter and fractional ownership powerhouse. The suit accuses NetJets of attempting to suppress union-related pilot speech in violation of federal labor law. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne-Unlimited!!!
Airborne 04.28.23 is chock full of info in this Daily News Episode, Friday, April 28th, 2023... Presented by Aero-TV veteran videographer and Airborne Host Holland Lee. Holland is supported by ANN Chief Videographer Nathan Cremisino, as well as ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief Jim Campbell. This episode covers:
- FAA Presents Taylor Award to Rick Peri at AEA 2023
- Sonex Announces Dual-Stick Option for B-Models
- NetJets Sued by Its Own Pilots
- Universal Avionics Completes Connected FMS TSO
- Japanese Private Sector Moon Mission Fails
- Amendments Proposed to Canada Transportation Act
- RAA Applauds Flight Education Access Act
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