SAN FRANCISCO — LAM Aviation has introduced a new wing flight control system. According to company officials, the LAM Aero System (LAS) is based on a novel approach to using aileron and flap panels that exploits new interactions between the panels, while uncoupling the traditional interdependent sizing relationship between ailerons and flaps. The resulting configurations limit loss of […]
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Cesssna offers hard point provisions on Grand Caravan EX
Cessna has recently received certification for hard point provisions for the Cessna Grand Caravan EX. These hard points give owners additional mission capabilities, such as extended range with additional fuel tanks, increased cargo space, agricultural operations and the ability to configure the aircraft for missions that require armament, company officials explained. The Grand Caravan EX is […]
First flight: Mooney Ovation Ultra
On June 4, the first Mooney Ovation Ultra made its maiden flight. Mooney Chief Test Pilot Mike Miles made an approximate 60 minute flight from Runway 30 at Kerrville Municipal Airport/Louis Schreiner Field (KERV). The Ovation Ultra Serial Number 32-0001 is a fully FAA conforming certification aircraft, according to company officials. The airplane will continue test flying […]
Quest Aircraft names new Kodiak dealer
Quest Aircraft Company has appointed Aviation Unlimited as an authorized Kodiak dealer for Eastern Canada. Based in Oshawa, Ontario, Aviation Unlimited has more than 30 years of experience in the aviation industry, according to Quest officials. The company’s sales territory for the Kodiak covers the province of Quebec and the Maritimes. Over the last few years, Quest […]
Clear Skies Club debuts
GEORGETOWN, Texas — Charlie Bravo Aviation, an aviation consulting company, and a broker and dealer of pre-owned jets, turboprops and rotorcraft, has launched Clear Skies Club. The subscription-based service minimizes expenses for private aircraft ownership and charter, whether for an established flight department or someone considering private aviation for the first time, according to company officials. Clear […]
NASA research plane gets X number, new name
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With 14 electric motors turning propellers and all of them integrated into a uniquely-designed wing, NASA will test new propulsion technology using an experimental airplane now designated the X-57 and nicknamed “Maxwell.” NASA Administrator Charles Bolden highlighted the agency’s first X-plane designation in a decade during a keynote speech at the American Institute […]
Piper M600 certified
VERO BEACH, Fla. — Piper Aircraft‘s newest flagship, the Piper M600, has received type certification from the FAA. According to company officials, Piper Aircraft validated the M600’s performance, safety, function and reliability through extensive ground and flight tests with the FAA. Total flight hours accumulated during development and certification topped 1,850 hours using three flight test aircraft. The […]
800 and counting…
Pipistrel reports it has produced the 800th aircraft in the Sinus/Virus family. The aircraft will be shipped to Argentina. Company officials noted they took this occasion for the 100-plus members of the Pipistrel team to take a photo next to the aircraft. The Pipistrel distributor team from Argentina — André Hediger and Ernesto M. Hayes — accepted the […]
Seeker Aircraft approved for commercial operations
Seeker Aircraft reports that the FAA and the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) have both issued Normal Category Type Certificates (TCs) to the Seeker SB7L-360 series aircraft. Now that it is FAA Part 23 Normal Category Certified, Seeker Aircraft can sell the Seeker for commercial operations, in addition to individuals for personal use, company officials explain. […]