A Commemorative Air Force World War II trainer, a Fairchild PT-26 Cornell, struck a tree and crashed at Peach State Airport near Williamson, Ga., June 16. The crash killed the pilot, James Ford of Marietta, Ga., and passenger Robert Lang,... Continue Reading →
Curtis Pitts dies
If the Pitts Special was the standard by which aerobatic biplanes were judged for more than half a century, Curtis Pitts was the inspiration behind much of today’s sport aviation. Continue Reading →
A gathering of bombers at Oshkosh
Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II, a unique reunion of World War II bombers will gather for this year’s AirVenture, July 25 through 31. Continue Reading →
Interest grows in B-29 at bottom of Lake Mead
A B-29 that crashed into Lake Mead in July 1948 was not found until 2002. Now, not a week goes by that officials at the National Resource Area of Lake Mead in Boulder City, Nev., do not get an inquiry... Continue Reading →
Forecast calls for $106.7 billion in bizjets in next eight years
FAIRFAX, Va. — A total of 7,417 business aircraft valued at $106.7 billion will be produced between 2005-2014. Continue Reading →
Mooney racks up record sales and deliveries
The good news continues at Mooney Airplane Co., which reports that it had record new orders and deliveries for the first quarter of 2005. Continue Reading →
Coming to America: More S-LSAs are certified by the FAA
The Light Sport Aircraft field is growing. Continue Reading →
Total healthcare program created for bizjet engines
CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J. — The Total Healthcare Program for Honeywell TFE731 powerplants, recently launched by Jet-Care and its sister company Spectro, is being extended to cover the most popular engines from Pratt & Whitney Canada and Williams International. Continue Reading →
Legend Cub to go on tour
The latest company to take its product to the people is American Legend Aircraft Co., which plans a tour of its new Legend Cub. Continue Reading →
AirVenture 2005: Celebrating the past, looking toward the future
If your summer air show plans include shopping for a Light Sport Aircraft, picking up gadgets that enhance your aviation experience, admiring rare warbirds or basking in the glory of record setting aircraft, you’ll want to be at Wittman Regional... Continue Reading →


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