Pia Bergqvist

U.S. Aircraft Expo – a two-day exposition highlighting a variety of piston, turboprop and light jet aircraft – is embarking on its 11th year and has announced the schedule for the two-day shows. Two additional events will be held this year, increasing to nine expos in all with events expanding to the east coast. The […]

The world’s largest airplane, Stratolaunch, is inching closer to its first flight, as a test crew conducts a high speed taxi.

The extensive network of airports around the country is deteriorating rapidly as developers find great value in these sizable properties that are often located in desirable areas. The Marlboro Airport (9B1), a rural airport that has been in operation for nearly 100 years in Marlboro, Massachusetts just west of the Boston metropolitan area, will be […]

The Arsenal of Democracy has scheduled another mass formation flyover with groups of historic warbirds forming up over Washington D.C. The event, scheduled for May 8, 2020, will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. Twenty-four warbird formations will feature approximately 100 U.S. and Allied WWII aircraft representing significant battles of […]

The government shutdown, now in its 18th day, continues to wreak havoc on everything from parklands to tax returns. With its strong connection to the government, the aviation industry is also suffering. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) said in a press release that the implementation of Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC or […]

Helicopter pilots can now take advantage of the latest and greatest version of Garmin’s G500 system, the G500H TXi. Garmin has achieved certification for the panel mounted equipment, which comes in several configurations, with 10.6-inch and 7-inch touch displays. The 7-inch screen can display either a PFD or MFD while the 10.6-inch version can display […]

Much has been written about the mounting pilot shortage, with even critical operators such as firefighters being forced to park some of their planes since there were no qualified pilots to take the controls. The latest victim of that issue is southern California’s California Pacific Airlines. “We have temporarily suspended our Carlsbad flights and ticket […]

Italian airplane maker Tecnam got the Christmas present it likely wished for as the company achieved certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency for the commuter-style airplane in the company’s 70-year history – the P2012 Traveller. The Traveller was designed as a solution for low-cost regional air travel, with two turbocharged 375 hp Lycoming piston […]

A major milestone has been achieved for Textron Aviation’s Cessna Citation Longitude as it received provisional type certification from the FAA. This is the final step toward full certification and it allows Cessna to conduct flight training in the super midsize business jet to prepare customers for the first deliveries, expected to take place early […]

As if the holiday travel isn’t chaotic enough, passengers planning to travel in or out of London Gatwick got a rude surprise this week. Two drones were flying near the major airport around 9 pm local time on Wednesday night, according to a report by NPR, causing airport officials to close down operations. Around 3 […]