Briefing: June 2015

Aero Friedrichshafen, the biggest general-aviation event in Europe, opened in April with the delivery of an EASA type certificate to Diamond Aircraft for its twin-engine DA62. CEO Christian Dries said FAA certification should follow by early next year. Other news was the first flight of a four-seat C4 prototype from Flight Design, just a few days before the show, and Pipistrels introduction of the Alpha Electro battery-powered trainer, ready for sale. At Sun n Fun, in Lakeland, Florida, Piper debuted three new M-class models--the M350 piston and M500 and M600 turboprops--and Mooney brought a mockup of its new all-composite M10T three-seat trainer.

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Friday, May 08, 2015 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

New aircraft models, including electric trainers and advanced turboprops, were debuted or progressed towards certification at major general aviation events in Europe and the US.
Eclipse Aerospace and Kestrel Aircraft merged to form One Aviation, aiming for increased efficiency and investment, while Superior Air Parts announced new diesel engine options for GA.
Progress was made on revising international Part 23 certification rules, with a draft rule published by EASA, aiming for safer, cheaper, and more internationally marketable general aviation aircraft.
The NTSB issued new safety alerts and a video for general aviation pilots and mechanics, addressing critical safety issues such as mountain flying, transition training, thorough preflight checks, and avoiding misrigging.

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New Airplanes Debut At Aero, Sun ‘n Fun

Aero Friedrichshafen, the biggest general-aviation event in Europe, opened in April with the delivery of an EASA type certificate to Diamond Aircraft for its twin-engine DA62. CEO Christian Dries said FAA certification should follow by early next year. Other news was the first flight of a four-seat C4 prototype from Flight Design, just a few days before the show, and Pipistrel’s introduction of the Alpha Electro battery-powered trainer, ready for sale. At Sun ‘n Fun, in Lakeland, Florida, Piper debuted three new M-class models–the M350 piston and M500 and M600 turboprops–and Mooney brought a mockup of its new all-composite M10T three-seat trainer.