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With Breitling bowing out as the official sponsor of the National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada, a few years ago, there were questions whether the revered competition would be able to continue. But Stihl stepped up as the main sponsor and, this week, the Reno Air Race Association announced it has procured Oris as […]

A stunning replica of the 1929 Travel Air biplane recently took its inaugural flight. Named Sun Siren, it is the fleet-mate of another airplane of the same type, Sky Siren, which has been flying since 2013 and is based at the Oxnard airport in southern California. The Sun Siren and Sky Siren were restored and […]

The Inspector General’s office of the DOT recently audited the FAA’s efforts to reduce runway incursions following a 2015 agency effort to improve safety. The inspector general’s office traditionally functions as the common sense review arm for projects within the DOT. The IG learned that overall, the FAA has experienced a nearly 83 percent increase […]

If you’re a passionate aviator who works outside the aviation industry but always wondered what it would be like to combine your love of flying with a fun and interesting career, you’re in luck. Executive search firm McDermott & Bull and EAA are hosting an aviation job fair at AirVenture Oshkosh geared specifically toward talented […]

The Garmin G1000 NXi avionics system represents a significant update to the original G1000 cockpit that first appeared in light airplanes well over a decade ago. The new system’s computer processors are much more powerful, allowing for the addition of new features and lightning-fast operation. The displays are crisper and brighter too, making the latest […]

Each spring, as college campuses buzz with the anxiety and anticipation of final-exam week, a select handful of students become laser focused on a different kind of test — the intercollegiate national flying championships, an aviation skills competition that pits some of the best and brightest young pilots from around the country against one another […]

The MRJ, Mitsubishi’s entry into the modern regional jet market, has made significant development strides after facing significant development delays. According to AINonline, the company announced the MRJs’ type certification will be upgraded to final aircraft configuration as the twinjet undergoes TC testing with aviation authorities in Japan and the United States. Flight testing will […]

Belgian aircraft manufacturer Sonaca Aircraft announced in a press release that it has received type certification for its Sonaca 200, permitting the company to sell the aircraft worldwide, under its European Airworthiness Certificate. Flying reported on the initial development of the Sonaca 200 in 2017. Harold Van der Straten, the CEO at Sonaca Aircraft, described […]

The pilot shortage sweeping through the regional airline industry has also been partially responsible for a shortage of available flight instructors. Buried inside the data on that shortage is the realization that we’re also short of designated pilot examiners, mostly the local CFIs given the nod by the FAA to deliver checkrides on behalf of […]

When people tell you they’ve watched their lives pass before their eyes, it’s usually in reaction to some kind of near-death trauma. Seeing much of my own life come back to me last week though, was actually centered around something good, even if it was a bit overwhelming. Last Wednesday night I was presented with […]