Archive for December 2013
Toys for Tots – Oceano Airport Dec 7th
Who else has an Elf Bombing Contest? Help us spread the word.
December 7th, 2013 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Come Join us for our wonderful event to help the kids in our area.
Toys for Tots event in cooperation with the US Marine Corps.
Bring a new, unwrapped toy and enjoy the fun.
Read MorePalm Springs International Airport Airline Traffic Up
Travelers say Palm Springs’ airport has its own place in the sun – The number of passengers using Palm Springs International Airport in the last decade has grown 55.5%, with many travelers favoring it over bigger, more congested hubs.
In the courtyard of Palm Springs International Airport, Irene Dignon leans back in her chair, soaking up the sun at an open-air wine bar as she waits to begin a trip back to Scotland.
Read MoreBakersfield Flying Club raises money for Honor Flight
Flying club raises money for Honor Flight – The Bakersfield Flying Club has raised more than $3,000 for Honor Flight Kern County in Calif. The month-long fundraiser includes a Christmas party raffle, with prizes ranging from three hours of instruction in the club’s Redbird FMX motion simulator to a Foreflight-equipped iPad Mini, Garmin navigational watch,…
Read MoreBanning, CA Seeking To Develop Airport Property
But FAA Says City Can’t Close The Facility Without Heavy Penalties
Members of the Banning, CA city council held a workshop last month in which they discussed the possibility of closing Banning Municipal Airport (KBNG) and developing the 186 acres around the field into a logistics center. But the FAA says the city would face major financial and legal burdens should they try to do so.
Read MoreShell unveils lead-free avgas
Shell revealed today that it has developed a lead-free replacement for 100LL. The lead-free formulation, which comes after 10 years of “exhaustive R&D, as well as successful initial testing” by two OEMs, will now begin a strict regulatory approvals process, according to company officials. “We are proud of this first for Shell Aviation,” said Xinsheng…
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