Textron flies into Lynchburg

School of Aeronautics will host the Global Cessna Pilot Center Conference Liberty University’s School of Aeronautics (SOA) has had a robust relationship with Textron, owner of the Cessna brand, primarily due to several agreements and partnerships over the course of 2014. Because of these extensive partnerships, the Global Cessna Pilot Center Conference will be held at Liberty University for the […]

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City reaches agreement

Council votes in favor of Freedom Aviation as only area FBO A nine-month battle between Freedom Aviation, a subsidiary of Liberty University, and some members within the general aviation community came to a close Tuesday, Feb. 24, when the Lynchburg City Council voted 6-1 to work on a lease that would allow Freedom Aviation to become the sole fixed-based operator […]

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FBO appeals to city council

Freedom Aviation raises concern as it seeks former competitor’s lease In an attempt to enable business growth, Freedom Aviation, a fixed-based operator (FBO) and a subsidiary of Liberty University, is seeking to secure long-term rights in a lease at the Lynchburg Regional Airport, a move that has created some controversy. Freedom Aviation provides fuel, flight instruction, hangar space, maintenance, charter […]

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