The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) hired NEXA Advisors to produce at study titled, “Government Use of Aircraft: A Taxpayer Value Perspective.” Spoiler alert: government personnel, at all levels of government, like using aircraft to do their job and find value... Continue Reading →
Rare JU52 to visit Front Range Airport
Posted on June 7th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Front Range Airport (FTG) near Denver will be one of only five United States stops on the RIMOWA JU52 2012 North American Tour. The rare 1930s vintage aircraft will continue on to EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis., where it will... Continue Reading →
Shoulder harness system now available for Twin Commanders
Posted on June 7th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Twin Commander has partnered with Aircraft Belts, Inc. (ABI) to offer a three-point shoulder harness system. Continue Reading →
Drones getting easier to fly in U.S.
Posted on June 5th, 2012 by Ben Sclair
A May 31 story by Sarah Childress on the Frontline website is titled, “It’s Getting Easier to Fly Drones in the U.S.” The story links to a few videos posted by the Mesa (Arizona) County Sheriff’s Office showing how they... Continue Reading →
Emergency AD issued for Great Lakes aircraft
Posted on June 5th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The FAA has issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) that addresses a safety problem with Great Lakes aircraft produced in the 1970s and 1980s. Continue Reading →
Eclipse kicks off production
Posted on June 4th, 2012 by Janice Wood
During the first International Eclipse Dealer and Sales Conference held this past Friday in Albuquerque, Eclipse Aerospace announced the official launch of initial production of the new model Eclipse 550 twin-engine jet. Continue Reading →
The Spivey family flying station wagon
Posted on May 31st, 2012 by Meg Godlewski
There are many men who will tell you that buying an airplane very nearly resulted in divorce because their wives were dead-set against its purchase. Kenneth Spivey Jr., from Vestavia, Ala., says he had a completely different experience: “My wife... Continue Reading →
GRS Whole-Plane Rescue Systems wins patent
Posted on May 31st, 2012 by Janice Wood
The rocket-assisted GRS airframe rescue systems manufactured by Galaxy High Technology of the Czech Republic has been awarded a U.S. patent for the deployment system incorporated in GRS parachute devices. Continue Reading →
Icon releases spin-resistance video
Posted on May 30th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Earlier this year, Icon Aircraft revealed that it had successfully completed spin-resistance testing of its A5 amphibious Light-Sport Aircraft to the standard specified by the FAA for Part 23 certified aircraft. Continue Reading →
Piper Seminoles get air conditioning upgrades
Posted on May 29th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Piper Aircraft is adding the Kelly Aerospace ThermaCool air conditioning system to new 2012 twin-engine Piper Seminoles as an option, and making the system available via retrofit for the Seminole fleet. Continue Reading →
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