Business continues to keep getting better for GA, according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, which reported that billings rose 31.6% in the first half of 2005, while shipments rose 38.1%. Please share: Continue Reading →

An attempt to auction the assets of moribund Lake Aircraft was unsuccessful. Continue Reading →

The credibility of pilots took another hit when news media revealed that 46 California pilots had been charged with lying to get or keep their certificates. Continue Reading →

A British pilot is suing the Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration, asking them to reveal why they think he’s a possible “threat to aviation or national security.” Continue Reading →

A slew of Light Sport Aircraft earned FAA certification right before AirVenture, including the Ikarus C42 and Breezer. Sportsplanes.com imports both from Germany. Continue Reading →

Aircraft Manufacturing & Development Co. has entered the ready to fly Light Sport Aircraft realm with the Zodiac CH 601 XL. Continue Reading →

Looking for something you can turn upside down? The MX2, a two-place all carbon fiber Unlimited aerobatic airplane, is now on the market. You can see the MX2 in action at the 2005 U.S. National Aerobatic Championships in Denison, Texas,... Continue Reading →

Extra Aircraft has unveiled the newest addition to its lineup, the EA-300LP. The model was specifically designed with the competitive and performance pilot in mind, according to Ken Weaver, Extra’s president. Continue Reading →

Eclipse continued its now-traditional flurry of news announcements this year at Oshkosh. Continue Reading →

Liberty Aerospace, which manufactures the certified XL2 , has opened its fifth “factory direct” sales office at DuPage County Airport in the Chicago area. The company also has offices in California, Texas, Maryland and Florida. Continue Reading →