Pia Bergqvist

A student and examiner were killed in an accident that occurred during a flight exam at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, yesterday morning. Structural failure might have played a part in the accident as one wing of the Piper PA-28 Cherokee departed the airplane before it impacted the ground. “The wing fell […]

An F-16 Fighting Falcon that was part of the United States Air Force Thunderbirds team crashed yesterday over the Nevada Test and Training Range north of Las Vegas, killing Slot Pilot Thunderbird 4, Maj. Stephen Del Bagno. A statement from the U.S. Air Force said the accident happened during a routine aerial demonstration training flight. […]

Cirrus has claimed one of the most prestigious aviation awards, the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy, for its SF50 Vision Jet. The award has been handed out for great aeronautical and aerospace achievements for more than a century. “By revolutionizing general and personal aviation, Cirrus Aircraft, with their Vision Jet, has added to a great […]

Jeppesen has updated its Jeppesen Distribution Manager (JDM) and added wireless updating capabilities through Bad Elf’s Wombat portable device. The new system allows operators to complete the entire process of updating panel-mounted avionics right at the airport with a smartphone or other portable Internet-accessible device. The process works for a variety of legacy avionics. Previously, […]

Outdoor power equipment specialist Stihl Inc. has extended its commitment as title sponsor of the Reno Air Race Association, securing the future of the National Championship Air Races at least through 2019. The contract also includes an extension of NBC Sport’s television coverage of the races for 2019 and 2020. “We were first introduced to […]

Have you ever dreamt of flying a P-51 Mustang? Now there is an opportunity to do so while supporting a good cause. Mustang training specialists Stallion 51 at the Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM) in Kissimmee, Florida, has teamed up with Mercy Flight Southeast for a raffle that provides the winner with a complete flight experience […]

Just in time for spring, Yakima, Washington-based CubCrafters has added Wipline floats to the XCub type certificate, allowing the highly capable Part 23-certified taildragger to play on water. The certification includes Wipair Inc’s Wipline 2100 floats, which are available in both amphibious and straight float versions. “The XCub’s impressive useful load makes it an ideal […]

Bye Aerospace has taken the final step toward first flight of the all-electric Sun Flyer 2. The company announced that a test pilot for the two-seat low-wing airplane has conducted several successful taxi tests and will take the airplane to the skies soon. Bye Aerspace’s CEO George Bye said the test pilot reported good taxi […]

The Vashon Ranger R7 made a surprise entrance after an unusual rollout strategy.

The 29th annual Women in Aviation International Conference kicks off today at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada, inspiring women to seek careers in aviation. Each year, the conference provides women and men a place to meet with potential employers and to learn more about aviation careers. Inspirational speakers, exhibits, workshops, on-site interviews and […]