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Next series of UL 91 unleaded avgas approvals revealed by Lycoming

Posted on April 24th, 2013 by

Lycoming Engines released Service Instruction SI-1070R in April 2012, which approved a wide variety of engines for use with ASTM D7547 UL 91 unleaded avgas. This week, the company reports that Service Instruction SI-1070S has been approved for release, adding... Continue Reading →

Help influence future recreational aviation… today

Posted on April 24th, 2013 by

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has released “proposed planning directives for public review and comment. These directives are the key set of agency guidance documents that direct implementation of the 2012 planning rule.” This rule will replace the previous one written in the... Continue Reading →

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Cessna updates AERO on single-engine line

Posted on April 24th, 2013 by

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany — Cessna Aircraft Co. is showcasing its newest single-engine products at this week’s AERO Friedrichshafen general aviation trade show. The TTx and the Grand Caravan EX are on display in the show’s exhibit hall for the duration of... Continue Reading →

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King Air fleet surpasses 60 million flight hours

Posted on April 24th, 2013 by

The worldwide fleet of Beechcraft King Air turboprops has topped 60 million flight hours. Continue Reading →

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Tecnam debuts Astore at AERO

Posted on April 24th, 2013 by

As part of its 65th anniversary celebrations, Tecnam debuted the Tecnam Astore next-generation Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) at AERO 2013 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Continue Reading →

FAA changes Special Issurance medical certification

Posted on April 23rd, 2013 by

A major change has been made to the medical certification process for several common diagnoses that previously required a special issuance and a review process by the FAA prior to issuing a medical certificate. According to a report at EAA.org,... Continue Reading →

Solid foundation for Beechcraft

Posted on April 23rd, 2013 by

According to a report in the Wichita Eagle, Bill Boisture, CEO of the newly reorganized Beechcraft Corp., told the  Wichita Aero Club on Monday that as the company emerges from bankruptcy,  it is “a healthy company with a good future.... Continue Reading →

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Expanded WomenVenture planned for AirVenture

Posted on April 23rd, 2013 by

WomenVenture, Women in Aviation, International’s collaborative program with the Experimental Aircraft Association,  is now in its sixth year and will be expanded during this year’s EAA AirVenture with a group lunch. Continue Reading →

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Cessna expands service for Caravans

Posted on April 23rd, 2013 by

WICHITA, Kan. — Aircraft on ground (AOG) maintenance will now be available for Cessna’s 208 model Caravan at all the company’s factory owned Citation Service Centers. Continue Reading →

California Aviation Awareness Day

Posted on April 23rd, 2013 by

The first California Aviation Awareness Day event will be held April 24, between 11 am and 1 pm on the north steps of the State Capitol in Sacramento. The purpose of the event is to inform the public and legislators... Continue Reading →