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Mooney Flies First Ovation Ultra

Look for two new Mooney models to make their debut appearances at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this summer after the Kerrville, Texas-based manufacturer flew the first Ovation Ultra, a version of the original Ultra that will roll out of the factory with an array of upgrades. Mooney chief test pilot Mike Miles flew the new model […]

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Cessna Turboprop and New Citations Make Progress

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 […]

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New Aviator Watch: Garmin Introduces D2 Bravo Titanium

Garmin today announced its D2 Titanium, an aviator watch designed for functionality inside and outside of the cockpit. The D2 Titanium, which retails for a suggested priced of $899, features a diamond-like carbon (DLC) coated hybrid titanium band and scratch-resistant sapphire lens. Its numerous in-flight features include access to METARs and TAFs, total flight time, […]

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Project Notebook: Mooney M20V Acclaim Ultra

One of the biggest complaints Mooney has heard from its thousands of M20 customers is the lack of a left-side door. While adding a second door to a decades-old design is no easy feat, the company listened to the feedback. In February, Mooney announced the M20V Acclaim Ultra, which has a new composite skin to […]

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Lancair Builder Launches Modified IVP

Redmond, Oregon-based RDD Enterprises, a professional builder of Lancair’s experimental aircraft models, is in the process of developing a conversion for the ultrafast Lancair IVP model named LX7. The new model uses existing IVP airframes and brings them through a major modification process — new wings, a new empennage and a completely revamped cockpit. RDD […]

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Garmin Rolls Out Pilot App Enhancements

Garmin has introduced a number of improvements to its Pilot app for iOS, including a new pricing structure to make the flight-planning tool more attractive to a larger pool of pilots. Garmin Pilot 8.2 adds a flight profile view displaying a vertical cross section of airspace, terrain, obstacles and weather to give pilots a more […]

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Daher Reveals TBM 930 Details

Daher once again surprised the aviation world last week by announcing a new model of the TBM single-engine turboprop — a model that is already FAA and EASA certified. The TBM 930 was announced at a press conference at the company’s Sun ‘n Fun exhibit as the cover was taken off the new model to […]

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Aspen Displays Now Interface with Garmin ADS-B

Aspen Avionics has gained approval to interface its Evolution primary and multifunction displays with Garmin’s GDL 88 dual-band ADS-B datalink transceiver, with interface to the Aspen displays from the new Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B datalink transponder planned by the end of the year. “With ADS-B compliance rapidly approaching, aircraft owners are looking for options that […]

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Daher Launches Upgraded TBM 930

Daher, maker of the TBM 900 single-engine turboprop, unveiled the newest model in its of line business turboprops on Tuesday. But don’t expect to be able to walk over to the Daher exhibit at Sun ‘n Fun for a gander at the new TBM 930. The latest TBM model with Garmin G3000 touch-screen avionics is […]

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