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Dan Pimentel

Dan Pimentel

Dan Pimentel is an instrument-rated private pilot and former airplane owner who has been flying since 1996. As an aviation journalist and photographer, he has covered all aspects of the general and business aviation communities for a long list of major aviation magazines, newspapers and websites. He has never met a flying machine that he didn’t like, and has written about his love of aviation for years on his Airplanista blog. For 10 years until 2019, he hosted the popular ‘Oshbash’ social media meetup events at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
November 22, 2019 / By Dan Pimentel

Travel Back in Time to the Abandoned Airfields Near You

Paul Freeman’s aviation history website celebrates 20 years in 2019.
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November 22, 2019 / By Dan Pimentel

NTSB Issues Seven Recommendations After SWA 1380 Accident

A fractured fan blade on the left engine of a 737-700 caused one fatality.
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November 20, 2019 / By Dan Pimentel

World’s First Electric Race Plane Unveiled at Dubai Airshow

Condor Aviation’s “White Lightning” to race in Air Race E Series.
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November 19, 2019 / By Dan Pimentel

New Ownership at Thrush Aircraft Promises a Bright Future

After Chapter 11 filing, new leadership is poised to move Thrush forward.
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November 13, 2019 / By Dan Pimentel

Losses Increase for Embraer as EU Halts Boeing Deal Review

The Brazilian company reports $77M net loss in earnings call.
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November 12, 2019 / By Dan Pimentel

Assent Aeronautics Launches Live Aircraft Auction Series

Eight airplanes will kick off “private luxury sale experience” in Texas.
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November 7, 2019 / By Dan Pimentel

Workforce Development Focus of National Apprenticeship Week

A national celebration of apprenticeships will benefit aviation companies.
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November 4, 2019 / By Dan Pimentel

As Drone Encounters Rise, Study Shows Visibility Concerns

OSU and ERAU researchers conclude motionless drones present the most danger.
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October 30, 2019 / By Dan Pimentel

Gusty Winds Challenging Aerial Firefighters in California

Record offshore winds push the state’s wildfires and the pilots who fight them.
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October 29, 2019 / By Dan Pimentel

After SCH Merger, Virgin Galactic Begins Trading on NYSE

The infusion of $800 million from SCH boosts Virgin Galactic’s valuation.
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