A few years ago I walked the entire assembly line of a new type of Airbus at its sprawling plant in southern France. When I stepped outdoors for a look at the final product, I was both surprised and disappointed. ...more

January 21, 2009

My former company operates about half its 800 daily flights above the Arctic Circle. ...more

January 21, 2009

Welcome to our fifth expo, which remains focused on light sport aircraft, the Sport Pilot and related LSA certificates. This expo is predicated on the potential of economic development at our airport and in Highlands County. This vibrant sector of aviation continues to grow with new aircraft and component manufacturers as well as flight schools and related businesses focusing on this new category of recreational flying. We welcome you to our community and are pleased that you have chosen to attend this event. We have assembled an outstanding group of exhibitors representing all that is good about light sport aircraft. Aviation sponsorships, including Cessna, Remos, Gobosh, Rotax and Aircraft Spruce, reflect their growing confidence in this category. ...more

January 18, 2009

Remember World War I? That was the war to end all wars. Then came Dec. 7, 1941, and the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor. There we sat with World War I weapons, ammunition and military tactics. World War I resources against an enemy with the latest war materials: new carriers, the torpedo, aircraft, and the famous Jap ZERO. ...more

July 21, 2008

Part of a fleet of new refueling tankers could be headed to Tampa if MacDill Air Force Base is selected from among 27 installations across the country being considered as bases for the new aircraft. ...more

February 15, 2008