Aviation News

Solar Impulse is making quick work of the U.S. portion of its round-the-world flight, having flown from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Dayton, Ohio, to Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, in just four days. The Solar Impulse team had previously stated it wanted to make its way through Tornado Alley as quickly as possible to avoid any weather-related incidents. […]

Reacting to a public backlash that erupted after Icon Aircraft began circulating a 40-page purchase agreement that the company asked buyers of the A5 light sport amphibian to sign before they took delivery of their new airplanes, the California manufacturer has replaced the contract with a far simpler document that removes nearly all of the […]

The FAA has deemed the B-29 known as Doc airworthy, handing over the airworthiness certificate for the historic airplane, the first flight of which is “imminent,” according to restoration group Doc’s Friends in Wichita, Kansas. “It’s been nearly 60 years since Doc has flown and 16 years since this majestic warbird arrived in Wichita to […]

Gulfstream Aerospace announced yesterday at EBACE in Geneva, Switzerland, that its long-range flag bearer of the current fleet, the G650ER, has received EASA certification for private operations (including charter), up to 100,000 pounds. In the meantime, the G650ER has set records, showing off its dance with Mach 0.90 during its latest flight from Teterboro Airport, […]

Just in the nick of time, with the European Business Aviation Convention and Expo opening its doors today in Geneva, Switzerland, Honda Aircraft Company has received the official paperwork confirming the EASA certification of the HondaJet HA-420. Honda Aircraft’s president and CEO Michimasa Fujino received the HA-420 EASA certificate from Steve Higgins, EASA’s section manager […]

At yesterday’s press day at the European Business Aviation Convention and Expo in Geneva, Switzerland, Textron Aviation provided an update on the progress of its expanding product line. While Textron’s senior vice president of sales and marketing Kriya Shortt was not ready to announce the name of the company’s new single-engine turboprop (currently referred to […]

This year’s EBACE static display is breaking records with the biggest airplane yet to be parked in the area outside the Palexpo convention center at the Geneva Cointrin International Airport. The BBJ 787-8, Boeing’s executive Dreamliner, is the largest airplane to have been on display at any NBAA-sponsored event, said Boeing Business Jets president David […]

If you’ve always dreamed of flying taildraggers in the backcountry, here’s your chance. Afton, Wyoming-based Aviat Aircraft is offering what they’ve named “The Husky Flying Experience,” which will take place June 20–24. What promises to be the ultimate summer camp for pilots will begin with a tour of the Aviat factory on Tuesday morning. After […]

Severe weather proved hazardous Tuesday in Vero Beach, Florida, home of Piper Aircraft and FlightSafety Academy. Strong winds flipped a single-engine airplane at nearby Treasure Coast International Airport, and the city recorded a record rainfall of 11.22 inches, causing massive flooding and damage to homes and other property. The previous rainfall record was 8.82 inches, […]

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bomber crashed yesterday at the Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. Despite a massive fireball rendering the aircraft a total loss, none of the seven crewmembers, who are part of the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, were injured in the accident, according to a statement from the 36th Wing Public […]