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The Cirrus Life: Three Remarkable Days at the Cirrus Vision Center in Knoxville

How the Cirrus Life lets pilots use their airplanes to live a better, more fulfilled life.

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Signature Flight Support and Citation Jet Pilots Ink Flight Support Agreement

CJP members will benefit from reduced fuel prices and fees at all Signature locations in North America.

By Stephen Pope posted Mar 21st, 2019

Signature Flight Support and the Citation Jet Pilots reached a flight support agreement that will provide lower fuel prices and fees to CJP members.
News

White House Sets Dickson Nomination in Motion to Lead the FAA

No date set for Dickson’s Senate confirmation hearing.

By Rob Mark posted Mar 21st, 2019

Steve Dickson, President Trump's nominee to head the FAA, is expected to face a friendly Republican-controlled Senate hearing, but a hearing filled with controversy over…
News

Hayward to Host U.S. Aircraft Expo

Manufacturers will showcase their airplanes in the San Francisco Bay area.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Mar 19th, 2019

Mooney is one of many aircraft manufacturers that will be displaying its airplanes at the Hayward Executive Airport this weekend.
News

Safety Topics Emerge Following Grounding of Boeing’s 737 Max

No date yet announced for the aircraft’s return to flying status

By Rob Mark posted Mar 19th, 2019

Questions have begun swirling from around the industry related to the safety and certification of Boeing's 737 MAX 8 & 9 aircraft.

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Pilot Proficiency

Unpeeling the Layers of Aviation History

Aviation is, to stretch it, perhaps like the history of the Jews: It is an artichoke.

By David Mamet posted Mar 22nd, 2019

David Mamet takes us on a journey through aviation and his own Jewish family history through the memorabilia he has collected.

Pilot Proficiency

FAA Tells Cirrus Pilots to Pay Special Attention to Ailerons During Preflight

Simple maintenance fix could prevent an accident.

By Rob Mark posted Mar 21st, 2019

The FAA published a maintenance alert telling Cirrus pilots to be sure a safety wire is in place on the aircraft's ailerons…

Aircraft

Can There Be an Electric Airliner?

There may be pie in the sky before you die.

By Peter Garrison posted Mar 20th, 2019

There is a rethinking of what aviation technology can do. Can hybrid systems eventually lead to pilotless electrified air taxies or airlines powered by wind and…
Aircraft

Rolls-Royce Completes First Ground Test of Hybrid-Electric Propulsion System

Intended for use in future eVTOLs and general aviation aircraft, flight testing is slated to begin within two years.

By Stephen Pope posted Mar 19th, 2019

Rolls-Royce successfully tested a hybrid-electric propulsion system for aircraft that is based on its M250 turbine engine for helicopters.
Aircraft

UK Startup Launches Hybrid Commuter Airliner

The 18-passenger STOL design from Faradair could reach the market by 2025.

By Stephen Pope posted Mar 19th, 2019

A UK startup firm has launched an 18-passenger hybrid-electric commuter airliner.
Pilot Proficiency

Instrument Failure - When the Dog Bites and the Bee Stings

A few of my least favorite things.

posted Mar 18th, 2019

A Pilot Shares a Few of His Least Favorite Things - Simultaneous Instrument Failures…

Aircraft

Icon Partners with Prestige Imports, a Luxury Car Firm

A5 amphibious LSA will mingle with Bugattis and Lamborghinis.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Mar 14th, 2019

Icon's A5 amphibious LSA will mingle with Bugattis and Lamborghinis at Prestige Imports…

Pilot Proficiency

Transitioning from Boeing to Piper

Après retirement.

By Les Abend posted Mar 13th, 2019

It was the same Piper Arrow II with the blue-and-silver accent ribbon that flowed from the tail to the nose against a white background.

2019 Editors' Choice Awards

Aircraft

Daher unveils the TBM 940

Enhancements include auto-throttles and automatic deicing

By Rob Mark posted Mar 12th, 2019

Daher just unveiled the newest version of the TBM 900 series, the TBM940.
Gear

Finally, the Pick Up

Back in business after six months without an airplane.

By Dick Karl posted Mar 11th, 2019

Back in business after six months without an airplane.
Aircraft

Nixus Fly-By-Wire Glider Takes Flight

Revolutionary sailplane technology is proven with first successful flight.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Mar 5th, 2019

The revolutionary wing design of the Nixus incorporates fly-by-wire controls that work as flaps and ailerons concurrently.
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Turboprop Upgrades: Blackhawk’s King Air 350 Engine Mod Wins Conversion Converts

Blackhawk XP67A Upgrade

By James Wynbrandt posted Mar 1st, 2019

Turboprop owners have several available options for boosting performance and aircraft handling qualities. Blackhawk Modification’s new XP67A Engine+ Upgrade is gaining…

Aircraft

Dassault Improves BizJet Bad Weather Approach Capability

Aircraft will soon be able to land without ever seeing the ground.

By Rob Mark posted Feb 26th, 2019

Dassault announces a new nearly all-weather certification for the Falcon 900LX, the 2000S and 2000 LXS aircraft…
Aircraft

GAMA Announces Strength in the Industry at Annual Press Conference

All General Aviation segments showed increases in deliveries for 2018.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Feb 21st, 2019

Icon Aircraft had a very strong year, increasing its reported A5 shipments from 10 in 2017 to 44 in 2018.
News

Aircraft Manufacturers to Hold Showcase in St. Petersburg

Learn more about aircraft ownership at this two-day event.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Feb 19th, 2019

This weekend's U.S. Aircraft Expo will be held at the Signature Flight Support FBO at the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport.
Aircraft

Boeing 747 Arrives Safely in Hotel Garden

Former KLM aircraft to become tourist attraction.

By Rob Mark posted Feb 19th, 2019

The story of how and why an Amsterdam Corendon hotel moved a retired KLM Boeing 747 from Schiphol Airport to its garden to become a tourist attraction.

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