CRESTVIEW, FL - Capital Avionics recently expanded and relocated to Bob Sikes Airport in Okaloosa County. The company plans to double its current staff and erect a new hangar/office facility at the Crestview airport. “Among other advantages are the presence of a large skilled workforce, Bob Sikes Airport’s proximity to the military bases in this area, and a large general aviation community,” says...

Toronto, ON - Nominations are being accepted for the fourth annual Elsie MacGill Northern Lights (EMNL) awards. The awards honor outstanding women who have demonstrated determination, perseverance, leadership and courage throughout their aviation and aerospace careers. The awards' mission is to recognize excellence and to inspire women to enter the aviation and aerospace industries in Canada. The...

Washington, DC -- Today, the U.S. aviation industry received notification from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that the final rule for aircraft repair station security will not be approved and published until the fourth quarter of 2012. This notification was prompted after 20 industry leaders sent a letter to DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano asking that the rule, which has been under...

Helicopter Association International (HAI) announces that the discount deadline for HELI-EXPO ® education courses is fast approaching. Don’t miss your chance to register for education courses at HELI-EXPO 2012 at discounted prices! Register at www.rotor.com/education by Dec. 30 and receive significant savings on professional development opportunities including — Aviation Security Flying in the...

Titusville, FL -- after a successful collaboration with the Brevard County Commission and the Titusville City Council, Professional Aircraft Accessories, a Greenwich AeroGroup Company, broke ground today on a 20,000 square-foot expansion that solidifies the company’s commitment to Titusville and aviation jobs in Brevard County. “This has truly been a joint effort,” says President of Professional...

Portland, OR - Max-Viz announces the addition of Grant Sumpter to its sales team. Sumpter, who has been in corporate aviation for more than 15 years, has 16 years of avionics experience including complex avionics installations, engineering, regulatory compliance and sales. He began his avionics career at a third-party MRO working on commercial aircraft. For the past five years, Sumpter has worked...