Aviat Aircraft has received FAA approval for a new, shock-absorbing landing gear for the A-1C Husky. The gear will be standard equipment on all three versions of the Husky: those equipped with the 160, 180 and 200 hp engines. The... Continue Reading →
Quest to team with Northrop Grumman on special mission Kodiak
Posted on March 21st, 2012 by Janice Wood
Quest Aircraft Company, manufacturer of the Kokiak, will team with Northrop Grumman Corp. to develop the Air Claw special mission demonstrator based on the Kodiak airframe. Continue Reading →
CAFE registration opens
Posted on March 19th, 2012 by Ben Sclair
The 6th Annual CAFE Electric Aircraft Symposium (register here or download a preliminary program) is scheduled for April 27, 28 in Santa Rosa, California. Continue Reading →
Flightline Group named Airvan dealer
Posted on March 19th, 2012 by Janice Wood
GippsAERO, the Australian based manufacturer of the GA8 Airvan aircraft, has appointed Flightline Group, Inc. as the authorized dealer for the southeastern United States. Continue Reading →
SmartDeck selected for new EV-55 Outback
Posted on March 19th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Esterline CMC Electronics’ SmartDeck integrated avionics suite has been selected by Evektor of the Czech Republic, for the multipurpose EV-55 Outback aircraft. Continue Reading →
Paradise on pontoons
Posted on March 18th, 2012 by GAN Staff
By AMELIA T. REIHELD Wouldn’t it be great to own the only seaplane operation in the Hawaiian Islands? Fly excited tourists around one of the most beautiful islands in the world? Sit on your own waterfront lanai, surrounded by potted... Continue Reading →
Twilight formation airshow act to debut at FIAS
Posted on March 18th, 2012 by Ben Sclair
Team RV will debut its formation twilight show on March 23 at the Florida International Air Show (FIAS) in Punta Gorda, Florida. Consisting of 12 aircraft, Team RV, is the world’s largest precision formation and formation aerobatic air show team. Continue Reading →
Planes of Fame looking for volunteers
Posted on March 15th, 2012 by Ben Sclair
CHINO, Calif. – Organizers of the Planes of Fame Airshow (May 5-6) are looking for volunteers. Volunteer applications can be filled out online. More information from Cindy Novak at 909-597-3722. Continue Reading →
Cessna’s Citation M2 makes first flight
Posted on March 11th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Cessna’s new Citation M2 made its first prototype flight March 9. The flight lasted a little more than an hour and a half and included tests of the avionics system, autopilot, engine system, aircraft systems and instrument approaches. Continue Reading →
Onex hardware kits at Wicks Aircraft
Posted on March 7th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Wicks Aircraft Supply has reached an agreement with Oshkosh-based Sonex Aircraft to supply the hardware kits for its new Onex (pronounced “one-x”). Continue Reading →
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