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Aircraft
New Beechcraft King Air 360 Eases Pilot Workload
The newest -300 model will have autothrottles, better pressurization.
By Julie BoatmanAugust 4, 2020
Pilot Proficiency
Chart Wise: Branson RNAV (GPS) RWY 32
Watch for a similar-looking airport nearby.
By Rob Mark and Jason BlairAugust 4, 2020
Training
Sporty’s Launches Patty Wagstaff’s Second Acro Course
The next volume focuses on basic aerobatics.
By Julie BoatmanAugust 4, 2020
News
Jack Pelton Debriefs the Cancellation of AirVenture 2020
EAA’s CEO offers a frank discussion about the world’s most popular aviation event.
By Rob MarkAugust 4, 2020
Aircraft
Asset Insight Q2 Report: Drop in Business Jet Prices
Aircraft market data not surprising, and reveals an opportunity for buyers.
By Dan PimentelAugust 4, 2020
Careers
FedEx Pilots Confined in Hong Kong
Crews face a variety of mandatory health restrictions.
By Rob MarkAugust 4, 2020
Aircraft
Boeing Indicates 747 Production Ends in 2022
The era of the classic four-engine jumbo may well come to a close.
By Julie BoatmanJuly 30, 2020
Aircraft
Epic Gains Production Certificate on E1000
The milestone allows for increased efficiency in manufacturing the turboprop.
By Julie BoatmanJuly 30, 2020
Aircraft
Texas Aircraft and OXIS Energy to Build Electric Colt
Aircraft will be built in Brazil.
By Rob MarkJuly 30, 2020
News
AirVenture Air Traffic Went Virtual This Year
SimVenture 2020 gave some pilots a simulated look and feel of AirVenture.
By Rob MarkJuly 30, 2020
Careers
Hurricane Hunters
Flying into harm's way to collect crucial weather data.
By Rob MarkJuly 29, 2020
Avionics
Garmin Suffers Ransomware Attack
The company had addressed most of the connectivity outages by July 27.
By Julie BoatmanJuly 28, 2020
Pilot Proficiency
Leading Edge: Love in the Time of COVID-19
Same planet, different world.
By Ben YoungerJuly 28, 2020
Training
Georgia Team Wins 2020 GAMA Aviation Design Challenge
Students modified a Glasair Sportsman in X-Plane to win 2020 title.
By Dan PimentelJuly 28, 2020
Avionics
Autoland Emergency Landing System Certified on TBM 940
Safety tool takes its place on the latest turboprop.
By Rob MarkJuly 28, 2020
Aircraft
Austro E4 and E4P Engines Targeted by AD
The engines are found on Diamond DA42 NG and DA62 twins.
By Julie BoatmanJuly 28, 2020
News
AirVenture 2020: It’s Not Here
The magic's not here this year—it's with you.
By Kerry ForesJuly 27, 2020
Aircraft
We Fly: Texas Aircraft Colt
Can this LSA become a real 21st-Century trainer?
By Rob MarkJuly 23, 2020
Training
ATP Receives Six New Archers, Renews Agreement for 100 Trainers
Despite COVID-19, ATP says it expects training demand to remain strong.
By Rob MarkJuly 23, 2020
Aircraft
Icon Wants to Nudge Potential Buyers
Pilots can operate an A5 free for the first year.
By Rob MarkJuly 23, 2020
Avionics
Garmin Scores EASA Nod for G3X Touch Flight Display
The approval allows for installation in many certified single-engine piston airplanes.
By Julie BoatmanJuly 23, 2020
Training
Utah Valley University Turns Over Its Diamond Fleet
Diamond Aircraft delivers a DA40 NG to airBaltic Training as well.
By Julie BoatmanJuly 23, 2020
Pilot Proficiency
Aftermath: Mountain, Cloud, Highway
There are so many ways for this recipe to go wrong.
By Peter GarrisonJuly 21, 2020
News
Atlas Air Pilot Likely Reacted to Somatogravic Illusion
Captain was cited for failing to supervise flight.
By Rob MarkJuly 21, 2020
News
EAA Aviation Museum Reopens on August 3
Some areas will remain closed over public health and safety concerns.
By Rob MarkJuly 21, 2020
Sponsored Content
Wilson Sisters Train Together to Become Airline Pilots
After deciding to switch careers and pursue aviation, ATP Flight School offered the Wilson sisters an attainable timeline to reach their goals.
By Flying Video ProductionJuly 21, 2020
Aircraft
Aircraft Market Benefits from Bonus Depreciation
Updates allow for new and used aircraft acquisition, and potential tax refunds.
By Julie BoatmanJuly 21, 2020
Aircraft
Sonerai Comes Back In-House at Sonex
The popular plans-built design returns home to Oshkosh.
By Dan PimentelJuly 21, 2020
Pilot Proficiency
Chart Wise: Olive Branch ILS RWY 18
A good option to avoid the Memphis FedEx traffic.
By Rob Mark and Jason BlairJuly 16, 2020
News
EAA Spirit of Aviation Week Features Virtual Exhibits
Experts at Garmin, Sporty’s, ForeFlight, and Jeppesen present webinars, among others.
By Julie BoatmanJuly 16, 2020
Avionics
Garmin Announces Product Updates
Enhancements include ones to the GI275, GFC500, G500 TXi, and G600 TXi.
By Rob MarkJuly 16, 2020
Aircraft
VoltAero Partners with KinectAir on Cassio Hybrid-Electric Aircraft
The collaboration is poised to enable regional air mobility.
By Julie BoatmanJuly 16, 2020
Aircraft
Bye Aerospace Receives $10 Million in New Funding
Company will soon begin work on first production-conforming eFlyer2.
By Rob MarkJuly 16, 2020
Careers
Jumpseat: A Vintage Weekend
Six degrees of aviation separation.
By Les AbendJuly 14, 2020
Careers
Free Tools for Job Seekers Available from JSfirm.com
Job hunters with a free JSfirm.com account can give their employment search a boost.
By Dan PimentelJuly 14, 2020
News
Hartzell To Manufacture Sky-Tec Starter Products
The company entered into a supplier partnership with Continental Aerospace Technologies.
By Julie BoatmanJuly 14, 2020
Aircraft
Hummingbird Allows Vertical Aviation to Reenter Commercial Market
The company purchased the S-52 series type certificate from Sikorsky.
By Rob MarkJuly 14, 2020
News
Aircraft Noise Remains a Concern at Teterboro
NBAA continues working with airport authority to reduce aircraft noise.
By Rob MarkJuly 14, 2020
Pilot Proficiency
Lessons from the Mountains
A pilot's return to the backcountry.
By Julie BoatmanJuly 9, 2020
Training
Redbird Connect Enables Virtual Pilot Proficiency Center
Flight instruction is no longer limited to visiting an airport.
By Rob MarkJuly 9, 2020
Aircraft
Bombardier Rolls Out 350th Challenger 350
Company calls it the world’s most-delivered super mid-size business jet six years running.
By Rob MarkJuly 9, 2020
Aircraft
American Legend Aircraft Announces Mother Of All Cubs
The new backcountry-edition of the company’s popular Cub debuts.
By Julie BoatmanJuly 9, 2020
Training
AOPA’s Flight Training Experience Project Looks For Stories
The association wants to hear about happenings in the learn-to-fly community.
By Julie BoatmanJuly 9, 2020
Pilot Proficiency
Unusual Attitudes: What the FAA Lady Said
Learning to keep my mouth shut.
By Martha LunkenJuly 7, 2020
Aircraft
Stratos Aircraft Completes First Flight of 716X
Six-seat, single-engine jet is expected to cruise at 400 knots.
By Pia BergqvistJuly 7, 2020
News
Emily Warner Marked Many Airline Pilot Firsts
Warner, first woman captain for a scheduled US airline, passed away July 3.
By Julie BoatmanJuly 7, 2020
Training
Flight Training Centers Add Alsim Simulators
Schools in Maryland and Georgia pick Alsim AL250 and AL172 simulators.
By Dan PimentelJuly 7, 2020
News
NASM Promotes Stories on African-American Aviation Experience
A renewed focus led by the Smithsonian provides context to aerospace history.
By Julie BoatmanJuly 7, 2020
Training
WAI Announces 2021 Scholarships
In 2020, WAI awarded 151 scholarships valued at $831,365.
By Rob MarkJuly 7, 2020
Pilot Proficiency
ILAFFT: Test Pilot
Take your post-maintenance flight with caution.
By Craig SteffenJuly 2, 2020
Aircraft
Epic’s E1000 Wins Flying’s 2020 Innovation Award
The new turboprop combines power with passion to earn our highest honor.
By Flying StaffJuly 2, 2020
News
NBAA Cancels the 2020 Annual Convention
Cancellation based on clear guidance from public health officials.
By Rob MarkJuly 2, 2020
Aircraft
Daher Launches New Kodiak 100 Financing, Incentives
Purchase of a 2020 model includes 2 years of free scheduled maintenance.
By Julie BoatmanJuly 2, 2020
Aircraft
Global 7500 Earns First-Ever BizAv Environmental Product Designation
EPD uses life-cycle data to look at an aircraft’s key environmental impact indicators.
By Rob MarkJuly 2, 2020
News
GAMA and EUROCAE Sign MOU to Share Tech Information
This collaboration will not replace the individual contributions of EUROCAE and GAMA member organizations.
By Rob MarkJuly 2, 2020
News
FAA Updates COVID-19 SFAR
The new regulation extends expiration dates for certain certifications.
By Julie BoatmanJune 30, 2020
News
Flying’s Editors’ Choice Awards Set Stage for Innovation Award
Here are the 2020 candidates before the winner is announced this week.
By Julie BoatmanJune 30, 2020
Aircraft
Diamond Debuts DA50 Retract Single
The latest of the DA50 series will cruise at more than 180 knots.
By Julie BoatmanJune 30, 2020
Aircraft
Bombardier’s Long-range Global 5500 Enters Service
Wichita Completion Center celebrates first Global 5500 business jet delivery.
By Dan PimentelJune 30, 2020
News
SpaceShipTwo Completes Second Test Flight
Virgin Galactic continues on the path for space flight from New Mexico.
By Rob MarkJune 30, 2020
News
RARA Cancels Reno Air Races 2020
The association cites long-term viability of the event.
By Julie BoatmanJune 26, 2020
Aircraft
Approachable Aircraft: Grumman AA-5 Series
Enough Speed, with Little to Compromise
Jason McDowellJune 25, 2020
News
NATA Drives Safety 1st Clean FBO Program, Airport Grants
The initiatives are designed to help general aviation get back to business.
By Julie BoatmanJune 25, 2020
Aircraft
ZeroAvia HyFlyer Makes First Flight in the UK
The hydrogen-powered Piper M-class airplane flew before in California.
By Julie BoatmanJune 25, 2020
Training
Sporty’s Matching Program Supports EAA Foundation
Retailer plans donations based on EAA admission prices.
By Rob MarkJune 25, 2020
News
NTSB Reports Don’t Always Tell the Entire Story
Falcon 50 accident appears to have been an illegal charter flight.
By Rob MarkJune 25, 2020
Careers
Taking Wing: Where the Lion Roars
Flying with Mack Air in Botswana
By Sam WeigelJune 23, 2020
Avionics
TSO for tailBeaconX Is In The Works
ADS-B Out solution uses aircraft lighting systems for power.
By Rob MarkJune 23, 2020
Aircraft
Gulfstream Aerospace Will Deliver the Last G550 Next Year
Gulfstream was awarded the Collier Trophy for the G550 in 2003.
By Rob MarkJune 23, 2020
News
Antique Aircraft Champion Bob Taylor Flies West
Taylor founded the Antique Airplane Association in 1953.
By Julie BoatmanJune 23, 2020
News
NBAA: Business Aviation Slowly Comes Back to Life
Three months into the COVID-19 pandemic, activity begins to rebound.
By Dan PimentelJune 23, 2020
Pilot Proficiency
Gear Up: The Prius and the Private Plane
It's easier to be a good citizen on the road than in the air.
By Dick KarlJune 18, 2020
News
GE Aviation Taps Embraer Exec For Top Post
John Slattery takes on role of president and CEO as David Joyce retires.
By Julie BoatmanJune 18, 2020
News
RAF Seeks Funds For Ryan Field Barn Raising
The Recreational Aviation Foundation has kept busy in recent months.
By Julie BoatmanJune 18, 2020
Aircraft
Textron Aviation’s 250th Citation M2 Just Rolled Off the Line
The first M2 was delivered in 2013.
By Rob MarkJune 18, 2020
News
Airlines Get Serious About Face Coverings
Failure to comply could see some ticket holders grounded.
By Rob MarkJune 18, 2020
Pilot Proficiency
Leading Edge: Speak. Up.
Use your words.
By Ben YoungerJune 16, 2020
Aircraft
FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for the Cirrus Vision Jet
New AD replaces Emergency AD issued in February 2020.
By Rob MarkJune 16, 2020
News
EAA Announces Spirit of Aviation Week
The events will take place the week that AirVenture is normally held.
By Julie BoatmanJune 16, 2020
Aircraft
Pipistrel’s Velis Electro Certified in Europe
Airframe earned its European certification in the primary category.
By Rob MarkJune 16, 2020
Training
ACE Awards $110,000 in Aerospace Scholarships
The Aerospace Center for Excellence promotes STEM education in central Florida.
By Julie BoatmanJune 16, 2020
News
Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. Confirmed as Air Force Chief of Staff
Decorated general makes history as first African-American to lead a branch of service.
By Dan PimentelJune 15, 2020
Pilot Proficiency
Technicalities: Papa’s Place
The best beaches are yesterday’s.
By Peter GarrisonJune 11, 2020
News
Royal Aeronautical Society Opens Online Film Archive
The vault of one-of-a-kind video clips offers a glimpse into aviation history.
By Julie BoatmanJune 11, 2020
Aircraft
Kenmore Air Seeks Candidate DHC-2 For Project
The company has restored more than 150 deHavilland Beavers in its history.
By Julie BoatmanJune 11, 2020
Avionics
Garmin Pilot Adds New Features to Apple App
Garmin Pilot enhancements include support for Apple Pencil 2.
By Rob MarkJune 11, 2020
News
Citation 550 Crew Experiences Double Engine Failure
Failure traced to fueling problem.
By Rob MarkJune 11, 2020
Pilot Proficiency
Serial Griller: Will Fly for BBQ
A restaurant is only as good as its last meal—true for pilots as well.
By Matt MooreJune 9, 2020
Aircraft
CAP Inks Deal with Textron Aviation for 17 More Piston Aircraft
The mix of Cessna 172s, 182s, and a Turbo 206 joins a fleet of nearly 550 aircraft.
By Julie BoatmanJune 9, 2020
Gear
Carry An Historic 747 In Your Pocket
Aviationtags crafts useful mementos from classic aircraft.
By Julie BoatmanJune 9, 2020
Aircraft
Last Airworthy MiG-17PF Is Up For Sale
Current owner spent 15 years restoring the aircraft to flying status.
By Rob MarkJune 9, 2020
Training
FAA Offers “No-Go On the Radio” Comm Tips
What not to say is as important as what you say when talking to ATC.
By Dan PimentelJune 9, 2020
Avionics
What Pilots Need to Know about Retrofit Avionics
Why now is the perfect time to upgrade your airplane with the panel of your dreams.
By Flying StaffJune 4, 2020
Careers
Sky Kings: We’re Not In Kansas Anymore
General aviation in Saudi Arabia.
By Martha KingJune 4, 2020
News
NTSB Asks Helicopter OEMs to Install Data Recorders
The Board says the FAA has failed to adequately address the problem.
By Rob MarkJune 4, 2020
News
ICAO Asks Government Support For New COVID-19 Guidelines
Guidelines focus on operational and economic viability of the aviation industry and society at large.
By Rob MarkJune 4, 2020
Aircraft
Proposed AD Affects Roughly 6,600 Cessna Aircraft
The action focuses on certain Cessna 180/182/185 models.
By Julie BoatmanJune 4, 2020
Avionics
AEA Reports Q1 Avionics Sales Top $660 Million
The full impact of the coronavirus had not yet registered in the market.
By Julie BoatmanJune 4, 2020
Aircraft
We Fly: Pilatus PC-12 NGX
The latest edition of the popular turboprop sees an upgrade.
By Rob MarkJune 2, 2020
News
SpaceX Launches Crewed Dragon Endeavor, Docks With ISS
The successful docking took place on May 31.
By Julie BoatmanJune 2, 2020