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A Look Inside the Phenom 300E

This solid performer is a totally new Phenom on the inside.

News

Industry Leaders Promote Alternative Jet Fuels

Presentations, workshops and demonstration flights bring light to the benefits of green fuels.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Jan 22nd, 2019

Demonstration flights from the Van Nuys Airport powered by alternative jet fuels aimed to prove the benefits of green fuels in business aviation.
News

Report: Both Engines on All Nippon 787 Quit After Landing

Stories by Japanese media say the airline and Boeing are investigating the mysterious incident on January 17.

By Stephen Pope posted Jan 22nd, 2019

Both engines on an All Nippon Airways Boeing 787 reportedly quit soon after touchdown at an airport in Japan on January 17.
News

Sammy Mason Joins Red Bull Air Races

Youngest performer in the history of the competition was born to fly.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Jan 22nd, 2019

At 25, Sammy Mason is the youngest pilot to join the Red Bull Air Race.
News

A Little Financial Help From Some Friends

Even teachers can apply for AOPA scholarships.

By Rob Mark posted Jan 22nd, 2019

AOPA scholarships will help 100 lucky pilots defray the cost of learning to fly.

Video

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Aircraft

Gulfstream’s Rocket-like G280 Sets Another Record

Record flight powered by sustainable jet fuel.

By Rob Mark posted Jan 22nd, 2019

The Gulfstream G280 completed a 2,243 nm journey from the company’s Savannah factory to Van Nuys California in four hours and 49 minutes against a winter headwind…

News

Chicago Area 99s Holds Aviation Expo This Weekend

Saturday expo includes a little aviation for everyone.

By Rob Mark posted Jan 22nd, 2019

On Saturday, January 26, the Chicago chapter of the 99s will hold its VFR/IFR aviation safety expo, which typically draws 300 people from Northern Illinois, Southern…

Aircraft

A Look Inside the Phenom 300E

This solid performer is a totally new Phenom on the inside.

By Rob Mark posted Jan 22nd, 2019

On the outside, Embraer's Phenom 300E is the very same airplane. Inside, though, there’s very little of the original Phenom 300 left.
Pilot Proficiency

AvWx Workshops Offers Personalized Weather Training Online

One-on-one training sessions are conducted through GoToMeeting.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Jan 17th, 2019

AvWx Workshops is offering pilots one-on-one training that breaks down the gathering and deciphering of weather information through PowerPoint presentations and desktop…
Avionics

Garmin Introduces GTR 200B Comm

Customizable Bluetooth communications box brings flexibility to experimental operators.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Jan 17th, 2019

Experimental pilots can stream music and make calls through Garmin's GTR 200B.
Aircraft

Why Air France Really Stopped Flying the Concorde

Flight 4590 was the first and last SST accident.

By Rob Mark posted Jan 17th, 2019

John Hutchinson, a retired Concorde pilot in the UK, recently shared a detailed version of the Air France Concorde accident with the Podcasting on a Plane podcast.

Aircraft

Rolls-Royce Is Building the World's Fastest Electric Airplane

If all goes according to plan, top speed is projected to be more than 300 mph.

By Stephen Pope posted Jan 10th, 2019

Rolls-Royce is building what it hopes will be the fastest-ever all-electric-powered airplane.

Aircraft

Stratolaunch Nears First Flight

Test crew conducts high speed taxi of massive space launch aircraft.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Jan 10th, 2019

Stratolaunch, the world's largest airplane, is inching closer to its first flight.

The Top Aviation Stories of 2018

From the fight against privatization to a record shattering glider, these are the stories that defined aviation in 2018.

Aircraft

Stratolaunch Nears First Flight

Test crew conducts high speed taxi of massive space launch aircraft.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Jan 10th, 2019

Stratolaunch, the world's largest airplane, is inching closer to its first flight.
Aircraft

Cirrus Unveils Generation 2 SF50 Vision Jet

Autothrottle, an enhanced Garmin Perspective Touch+ cockpit and performance improvements come to the SF50.

By Stephen Pope posted Jan 8th, 2019

The Generation 2 Cirrus Vision Jet unveiled today features autothrottle, an updated cockpit, performance improvements and several cabin enhancements.
Aircraft

Bell Unveils Nexus eVTOL Air Taxi

Five-seat hybrid-propulsion air-taxi concept boasts a range of 150 miles and top speed of 150 mph.

By Stephen Pope posted Jan 8th, 2019

Bell unveiled the hybrid-propulsion eVTOL Nexus concept at CES in Las Vegas.
Aircraft

Tecnam Certifies 11-Seat P2012 Traveller

Italian airplane maker rolls out its first commuter-style airplane.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Dec 26th, 2018

Renowned airplane designer Luigi Pascale's final vision has become a reality with the certification of Tecnam's P2012 Traveller.

Aircraft

CubCrafters Celebrates a Decade of Carbon Cubs

Big public event is planned to commemorate the anniversary.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Dec 20th, 2018

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Carbon Cub, CubCrafters will commemorate the taildragger through the year and ultimately host “Cubfest 2019” on October 11…
Aircraft

Flying Car Crashes During Test Run

An accidental liftoff causes major damage to Detroit Flying Car.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Dec 18th, 2018

The Detroit Flying Cars WD-1 prototype suffered substantial damage during a test flight at the Willow Run Airport.
News

Tuskegee Airman, Col. Charles McGee, Celebrates 99th Birthday in the Air

Fractional ownership firm honors WWII hero with a flight in a HondaJet.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Dec 13th, 2018

Tuskegee Airman Col. Charles E. McGee took the controls of a HondaJet to celebrate his 99th birthday.
Aircraft

Gulfstream G650ER Shatters Speed Record

Ultralong-range bizjet flies from New Jersey to Dubai in just over 11 hours.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Dec 11th, 2018

A Gulfstream G650ER took off from Teterboro, New Jersey, flew 6,142 nm at an average speed of Mach 0.90, and landed in Dubai 11 hours and two minutes later, breaking a…

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