The FAA has given officials in St. George, Utah, the nod to build a new airport. Please share: Continue Reading →
What’s in a name?
Posted on September 8th, 2006 by Janice Wood
Some airplanes borrow their names from legendary heroes in Greek mythology, such as Hercules or Titan. The Xenos, a kit manufactured by Sonex Aircraft, is not one of them, although the name makes you wonder. Continue Reading →
Airlines vs GA
Posted on September 8th, 2006 by GAN Staff
Airlines drive the cost of the system, according to GAMA’s Bunce. Continue Reading →
Cessna owners told to get torqued
Posted on September 8th, 2006 by Meg Godlewski
The owners of certain Cessna 172 and 206 models will be taking their planes into the shop soon to comply with a new Airworthiness Directive concerning torque tension on fittings of the fuel line attachment. Continue Reading →
LoPresti Fury to be built in New Mexico
Posted on August 18th, 2006 by Tom Norton
“It’s been a long time coming,” said Curt LoPresti, “but we are delighted to announce that a location for the Fury factory has been selected.” Continue Reading →
Cessna Citation Mustang began the last step of flight testing to gain type certification
Posted on August 18th, 2006 by GAN Staff
Cessna began function and reliability flight testing on the Citation Mustang earlier this month, the last step before gaining type certification from the FAA, which is expected later this year. The TC will include approval for single-pilot operation, day/night operations,... Continue Reading →
Eclipse gets pioneer VLJ certification
Posted on August 18th, 2006 by Tom Norton
“I have what may be the most significant piece of paper in America today,” said FAA Administrator Marion Blakey to Eclipse Aviation President and CEO Vern Raburn at this year’s AirVenture. “It opens the way wide for the next generation... Continue Reading →
Piper Aircraft Inc is the new name of The New Piper Aircraft Inc
Posted on August 18th, 2006 by GAN Staff
The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. has changed its name to Piper Aircraft, Inc. The name change is part of a new campaign that evokes the history and heritage of Piper, which celebrates its 70th anniversary next year, company officials said.... Continue Reading →
Spectrum 33 twin-engine jet crash during a routine test flight
Posted on August 18th, 2006 by GAN Staff
The July 25 crash of the Spectrum 33 twin-engine jet prototype at Spanish Fork Airport, Utah, during a routine test flight claimed the lives of Glenn Maben, director of flight operations, and Nathan Forrest, vice director. According to preliminary NTSB... Continue Reading →
Cirrus Design Corp. debuted its new Cirrus Turbo at AirVenture
Posted on August 18th, 2006 by GAN Staff
Tornado Alley Turbo, Inc., of Ada, Okla., will supply the turbonormalizing system, which will feature a twin turbonormalized, dual intercooled engine installation matched with a new three-blade Hartzell lightweight composite propeller and a built-in oxygen system. Also incorporating GAMIjectors balanced... Continue Reading →
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