For the first time in the history of the NBAA convention, exhibitor space was sold out. Close to 1,150 exhibitors packed the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando Oct. 17-19. Please share: Continue Reading →
It’s full certification for Eclipse
Eclipse Aviation received full FAA Type Certification for its Eclipse 500 Very Light Jet Sept. 30. Continue Reading →
When cargo goes astray…
How did alligators get into the sewers of New York? Maybe they took an airplane. Continue Reading →
New GA advocacy organization formed
‘It’s time forthe grassrootsto be heard’ Continue Reading →
“Mama Bird” grounded
Evelyn Bryan Johnson, recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s highest-time pilot, was injured seriously in an automobile accident Sept. 10. Continue Reading →
Of Meigs and mayors
Pilots are not the only people still talking about the closure of Meigs Field in Chicago. Continue Reading →
Old School Flying: Of Cubs and CLippers and the way we were
The Wright brothers taught themselves to fly. Continue Reading →
Jabirum’s smallest LSA receives certification
Jabiru USA’s smallest Light Sport Aircraft, the Calypso, has earned LSA certification. The Calypso-SP (Sport Pilot) can cruise at 100 knots on 85 hp, provided by a four-cylinder, aircooled, direct-drive Jabiru 2200 engine, which runs on either 100LL or 91-octane... Continue Reading →
Cirrus has landed a milestone
Cirrus Design Corp. has landed a milestone, receiving an Organization Designated Airworthiness Representative (ODAR) designation from the FAA. Continue Reading →
Taylorcraft evicted
City officials in Brownsville, Texas, have filed a notice to vacate on Taylorcraft Aviation LLC. The notice, filed Sept. 29, was effective immediately, but as of Oct. 12, when this issue went to press, Taylorcraft was still in its location... Continue Reading →


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