Adam Aircraft earns TC for A500

Posted on May 20th, 2005 by

The FAA issued a Type Certificate May 11 for the Adam Aircraft A500 centerline twin. Please share: Continue Reading →

Indiana State University upgrades simulator lab

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Indiana State University in Terre Haute recently invested more than $600,000 in two new simulators. Continue Reading →

Kansas pilot shot in head while looking for suspect

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A Kansas pilot assisting sheriff’s deputies in apprehending a suspect took a bullet to the head, but was still able to land the aircraft. Continue Reading →

Eclipse price goes up

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As the Eclipse 500 Very Light Jet nears certification, the price has gone up. Continue Reading →

Javelin hits another milestone

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Another milestone has been reached for the Javelin jet: permanent installation of the specially modified Williams FJ33-4-15M turbofan engines. Continue Reading →

G.A. shipments increase in first quarter 2005

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General aviation shipments were up 15.7% in the first quarter of 2005, according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). Industry billings for new airplanes rose to $2.7 billion. First quarter shipments of piston-powered airplanes manufactured worldwide increased to 432... Continue Reading →

House ups pressure to open DCA

Posted on May 20th, 2005 by

The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure has approved legislation that continues to apply pressure on the federal government to reopen Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to general aviation operations. H.R. 1496 would direct the Department... Continue Reading →

Oregon Aero named No. 1 growth company

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Oregon Aero, Inc. has been named No. 1 for growth in 2004 among medium-sized companies by the Portland (Ore.) Business Alliance. Continue Reading →

AOPA Fly-In slated

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The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) will host its 15th Annual Fly-In & Open House at AOPA headquarters on the Frederick Municipal Airport in Frederick, Md., June 4. Thousands of members and other pilots are expected to attend the... Continue Reading →

Cessna Mustang makes first flight

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Cessna’s newest entry-level bizjet, the Citation Mustang, made its maiden flight April 23. The 141-minute flight from McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita began with a climb to 11,000 feet where various stability and control tests were performed, including cycling... Continue Reading →