Megan Elliott

In a report released earlier this month, the FAA documents a much slower than expected response to its general aviation ADS-B rebate program. Of the 20,000 rebates available, the FAA says it has processed 5,008 reservations for the rebate, with 14,910 rebates remaining to be claimed by the September 18 deadline. That’s less than half […]

Replacing text-based area forecasts (FA), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) upgraded its Graphical Forecasts for Aviation product to operational status on Saturday. This service is accepted by the FAA for weather briefings in the continental United States. NOAA’s GFA webpage is intended to give users a complete picture of weather that might impact […]

Innovative Solutions & Support this week announced it has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification for its NextGen flight deck for the retrofit in the Pilatus PC-12. The flight deck boasts an integrated flight management system, integrated standby unit, electronic flight bag, synthetic vision and enhanced vision. IS&S’s NextGen flight deck also features autothrottle capability; airport […]

Continental Motors announced that it has received a supplemental type certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration and the European Aviation Safety Agency for Cessna 172 models powered by its CD-155 diesel engine. The STC also allows for the installation of the Garmin G1000 integrated avionics system. “This STC clears the way for European and American […]

Simplifying the aircraft building and buying process, Textron Aviation has launched a virtual design program that allows prospective owners of the Cessna TTx to create and order their aircraft online. The TTx configurator gives buyers a snapshot of the aircraft they’re purchasing with custom selections such as exterior striping schemes, colors, interior design, avionics and […]

Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In and Expo kicks off next week, April 4–9, at the Lakeland Linder Airport in Lakeland, Florida. The 43-year-old airshow boasts activities for all ages, featuring hands-on workshops, forums, exhibits, camping and daily airshows. Top-tier performances include the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, Breitling Jet Team, Patrouille de France, Matt Chapman, Mike […]

Powering jet engines with a 50-50 blend of biofuel and aviation fuel reduces particle emissions in their exhaust by as much as 50 to 70 percent, according to a NASA-led study recently published in the journal Nature. Part of the agency’s Alternative Fuel Effects on Contrails and Cruise Emissions Study (ACCESS) data was collected on […]

Jonathan Smith always dreamed of being a pilot, but with a severe stuttering disorder, he was told it was impossible for him to earn a pilot’s license. In 2010, he reached out to multiple flight schools in New Jersey, but was turned down by each one. “I became interested in flying as a kid, but […]

Southern Utah University has upgraded its aviation training program with the purchase of 10 new Cirrus SR20s. “Globally, the aviation industry is expanding rapidly and the demand for qualified pilots is high,” says SUU President Scott L Wyatt. “The addition of the Cirrus aircraft will elevate our program by offering the most advanced and safest […]

After an extensive evaluation process, FlightSafety has chosen Safe Flight Instrument Corp. to equip more than 30 airplanes in its Piper training fleet in Vero Beach, Florida, with head-up angle of attack indexer displays. Safe Flight’s SCc lift transducer provides an accurate AoA reading by measuring the wing’s leading edge stagnation point and flow field. […]