ThinkGlobalFlight.org is around-the-world flight to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (S.T.E.M) education, aviation and aerospace. Students will participate in “educational challenges” developed by Fly To Learn, the educational component of X-Plane. ”No aviation experience is needed nor do you need special equipment. Teachers and administrators... Continue Reading →
Air Journeys founder donates Baron to Bahamas Habitat
Posted on May 1st, 2012 by Janice Wood
Thierry Pouille, president of Air Journey in Jupiter, Fla., has donated a Beechcraft Baron E55 to Bahamas Habitat for use in its mission work. Continue Reading →
Warbirds keep flying high
Posted on April 29th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The world’s only flyable Boeing B-29 Superfortress, “FIFI,” and other Warbirds have triumphed in a battle against a proposed amendment that would have grounded many of these aircraft. Continue Reading →
Muncie Aviation tapped as Airvan dealer
Posted on April 29th, 2012 by Janice Wood
GippsAERO, the Australian based manufacturer of the GA8 Airvan utility aircraft, has appointed Muncie Aviation as its authorized dealer for the midwestern United States. Continue Reading →
Familiar frame, different name
Posted on April 26th, 2012 by Meg Godlewski
For some planes, it’s the (air)frame, not the name, that sells it. Such is the case with the Polish-built AT-4, an airframe that was introduced to the American market a few years back as the Gobosh 700. Gobosh, which stands... Continue Reading →
New prop approved for Navajo
Posted on April 26th, 2012 by Janice Wood
MT-Propeller has received an FAA STC for a next-generation 4-blade scimitar composite propeller on the Piper PA-31P Navajo with the Lycoming TIGO-541-E series engine. Continue Reading →
‘FIFI’ dustup leaves more questions
Posted on April 25th, 2012 by Ben Sclair
The truth is out there… somewhere. Last week, a proposed amendment to the House’s National Defense Authorization Act caused a bit of a firestorm. The proposed amendment from Rep. Michael Turner (R-Ohio) would “bar the Department of Defense from loaning or gifting... Continue Reading →
Eclipse receives Production Certificate for jet
Posted on April 25th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Eclipse Aerospace, Inc., manufacturer of the Eclipse 550 very light jet, has received Production Certificate #550 from the FAA, paving the way for production of the new Eclipse 550 twin-engine jet. Continue Reading →
MU-2 pilot proficiency program set
Posted on April 25th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The every-other-year Mitsubishi MU-2 Pilot’s Review of Proficiency (PROP) program will be in Reno and Columbus, Ohio, this year. Continue Reading →
Diamond DA42 NG receives Transport Canada nod
Posted on April 24th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Transport Canada has certified both regular and special mission versions of Diamond Aircraft’s DA42 NG, powered by Diamond’s proprietary Austro Engine AE300 jet-fuel piston diesel powerplant. Continue Reading →
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