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We Fly: Diamond DA40 NG

This diesel-powered gem could be just what the general aviation market is clamoring for.

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Blue Angels to Receive "Super Hornet" Upgrade

Demonstration team will receive 11 upgraded aircraft.

By George Clark posted Aug 16th, 2018

The Boeing Company’s St. Louis facility has been awarded $17 million for retrofit kits to turn nine F/A-18E and two F/A-18F fighter jets into the newest Blue Angel…
News

Recovery Operation From Alaska Crash Deemed Too Dangerous

Landscape and condition of the wreck create a high-risk environment.

By George Clark posted Aug 16th, 2018

The National Park Service worries the recovery of a sightseeing plane that crashed in Alaska earlier this month could lead to additional injuries.
Pilot Proficiency

FlightSafety Offers PT6-Specific Course

Turboprop pilots can learn more about their engines.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Aug 16th, 2018

FlightSafety International’s PT6 engine familiarization course includes basic theory, engine to airframe interface, and best practices while operating the engine.
News

ERAU Students Glimpse Pilot Training 70 Years Ago

University’s Link Trainer will help celebrate National Aviation Day.

By Rob Mark posted Aug 16th, 2018

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will display an historic Link Trainer as part of the Aug. 19 celebration of National Aviation Day.

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Pilot Proficiency

FlightSafety Offers PT6-Specific Course

Turboprop pilots can learn more about their engines.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Aug 16th, 2018

FlightSafety International’s PT6 engine familiarization course includes basic theory, engine to airframe interface, and best practices while operating the engine.

Avionics

uAvionix Announces Tail Mounted ADS-B Solution

The tailBeacon provides full compliance with the ADS-B mandate with minimal installation cost.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Aug 14th, 2018

The uAvionix tailBeacon is a quick-mount ADS-B solution that will soon be available for a wide variety of light airplanes.

Gear

Aeronautix's Free Basicmed STC

posted Aug 13th, 2018

The STC lets seven-seat Piper PA-32 and PA-34 models owners remove one seat to take advantage of medical certification reforms under BasicMed.
Gear

The FTA-550 Pro-X Radio is a Powerful Handheld Navcom

posted Aug 13th, 2018

You’ve never seen a handheld navcom radio quite like the FTA-550 Pro-X Radio.
Pilot Proficiency

How Seaplane Floats Work

More than meets the eye.

By Rob Mark posted Aug 13th, 2018

Adding floats transforms a land-based machine into a multipurpose recreational water vehicle, opening the door to thousands of small bodies of water not accessible by…
Pilot Proficiency

Are Airlines Training Pilots for the Real World?

One emergency at a time.

By Les Abend posted Aug 10th, 2018

Judging by the industry safety record over the past decade or more, the short answer would be yes.

Aircraft

Honda Aircraft Begins HondaJet Elite Deliveries

Innovative light jet sees great success worldwide.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Aug 9th, 2018

Honda Aircraft has started delivering the upgraded HondaJet Elite.

Aircraft

The Staggerwing was the Climax, and the End, of an Era

By Peter Garrison posted Aug 8th, 2018

Though it was stylish and fast and came at the climax of the biplane era, the Staggerwing was obsolete when it was new.

Inside the Diesel Revolution

Piston diesels are coming to America, but will they ever catch on?

Aircraft

Epic Completes Structural Testing Program for E1000

Single-engine turboprop closes in on certification.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Jul 26th, 2018

Epic's PT6A-powered E1000 is expected to achieve certification by the end of the year.
News

Republic Airline Training Program Fleet Chooses Diamond Aircraft

Order represents the largest training aircraft order in U.S. airline history.

By George Clark posted Jul 26th, 2018

Republic Airlines orders largest number of propeller-driven training aircraft in U.S. airline history.
Aircraft

Lancair Announces Two-Seat Barracuda

A derivative of the Legacy model, the kit airplane is expected to fly at 200 knots.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Jul 25th, 2018

Lancair International's two-seat Barracuda is designed to provide speed and affordability.
Aircraft

Sun Flyer Program Progresses as Big Order is Announced

Siemens motor is being installed in all-electric airplane.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Jul 25th, 2018

A Siemens motor is being installed in the Sun Flyer 2, which took its first flight in April.

Aircraft

Cirrus Vision Jet Wins 2018 Flying Innovation Award

World’s first single-engine personal jet continues to gain accolades.

By Flying Staff posted Jul 24th, 2018

The Cirrus Vision Jet won the 2018 Flying Innovation Award.
Aircraft

Icon Launches A5 Fractional Program

Beta test for Icon Fleet Access to launch this fall at four U.S. locations.

By Stephen Pope posted Jul 23rd, 2018

Icon Aircraft is launching a fractional ownership program for the A5 light-sport amphibian called Icon Fleet Access.
Aircraft

Stratos Announces Larger Single-Engine Jet

Stratos 716 will be introduced as an experimental.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Jul 23rd, 2018

Stratos Aircraft unveiled the 716X at a press conference at EAA's AirVenture in Oshkosh.
News

A Flying Aston Martin?

But will it ever fly?

By Rob Mark posted Jul 19th, 2018

In addition to an autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL flying vehicle, Aston Martin also has plans to build a submersible vehicle with Triton Submarines.

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