Yves “Jetman” Rossy, the world’s first jet-powered man, will make his first public U.S. flights this summer at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh July 29-Aug. 4. Please share: Continue Reading →
LiveAirShowTV talks sequestration
Posted on May 1st, 2013 by Ben Sclair
PFLUGERVILLE, TX – “Air shows have been cancelled from coast to coast. The military jet demo teams and single-ship demo teams and jumpers are grounded. Who would have ever thought that would happen”, said LiveAirShowTV President Jeff Lee. “It’s a... Continue Reading →
Chicago returns for Oshkosh opening day concert
Posted on May 1st, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
One of the music world’s legendary bands will be back at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013, as Chicago will take the stage on Monday, July 29, for the event’s opening-night concert. Continue Reading →
AERO 2013: A clear signal on fuels
Posted on April 29th, 2013 by Kent Misegades
As was the case when I reported from the great AERO Friedrichshafen show last year, judging from the latest generation of engines and aircraft on display this year, Europeans have put the issue of leaded avgas behind them. Once again,... Continue Reading →
AERO attracts 32,600 visitors from around the globe
Posted on April 29th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany — This year’s AERO attracted 32,600 visitors from around the world, according to organizers. Continue Reading →
Disney’s Planes to air at AirVenture
Posted on April 29th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
The summer release of “Disney’s Planes,” the animated comedy adventure from above the world of the popular 2006 film “Cars,” has the entire aviation community buzzing. Those attending AirVenture this year will have the opportunity to experience a Special Preview... Continue Reading →
Airshow, Ely-Pusher, Spirit of Freedom to headline Festival of Flight
Posted on April 25th, 2013 by Ben Sclair
Suffolk, Va. – “Bob Coolbaugh’s replica of the 1911 Ely-Curtis Pusher which he built and flew around the country for the 2011 100th anniversary of the US Navy will attend,” the May 4-5, 2013 Virginia Regional Festival of Flight as reported by fly-in manager Judy Sparks.... Continue Reading →
Cessna updates AERO on single-engine line
Posted on April 24th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany — Cessna Aircraft Co. is showcasing its newest single-engine products at this week’s AERO Friedrichshafen general aviation trade show. The TTx and the Grand Caravan EX are on display in the show’s exhibit hall for the duration of... Continue Reading →
Tecnam debuts Astore at AERO
Posted on April 24th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
As part of its 65th anniversary celebrations, Tecnam debuted the Tecnam Astore next-generation Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) at AERO 2013 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Continue Reading →
Expanded WomenVenture planned for AirVenture
Posted on April 23rd, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
WomenVenture, Women in Aviation, International’s collaborative program with the Experimental Aircraft Association, is now in its sixth year and will be expanded during this year’s EAA AirVenture with a group lunch. Continue Reading →
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