CubCrafters announced recently that its top-of-the-line aircraft, the XCub, has secured type certification from Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA). The approval allows the company to begin deliveries of both land and seaplane versions of the aircraft to Canadian buyers immediately. A Type Certificate was also issued for the XCub by the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau […]
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United Rotorcraft receives contract for Ventura County FIREHAWKS®
United Rotorcraft announced the receipt of a contract with Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) to convert two surplus U.S. Army aircraft into FIREHAWK® helicopters. VCFD purchased two U.S. Army HH-60L aircraft, originally configured as dedicated MEDEVAC helicopters. These aircraft were outfitted with the United Rotorcraft medical equipment and patient litter systems, some of which will […]
Silver Air Adds Super-Midsize Hawker 4000 to Dallas-Based Fleet
Silver Air has added a Hawker 4000 to its charter fleet. Extending Silver Air’s Dallas-based fleet, the super-midsize jet is managed through Silver Air’s PURE Jet Management program and is now available for immediate charter. The Hawker 4000 features an 8-passenger interior with a 3,280 nm range for cross-country travel. Ideal for national business travel, […]
The Great American Eclipse Photographed from a Southwest Airlines Flight
One year ago today millions of people watched in awe of the Great American Eclipse. For the first time in 99 years, the moon’s shadow raced across the U.S. becoming the most-observed and photographed moment in history. An estimated 215 million Americans tuned in for the event, breaking NASA’s online viewing records by 7 times. […]
Bell Announces the Delivery of Bell 429s to Jamaica Defense Force
Bell Helicopter announced the delivery of two Bell 429s to the Jamaica Defense Force (JDF). A third Bell 429 is scheduled for delivery to the JDF next year. The three aircraft will be used to complete a range of missions including, search and rescue, medical evacuations, natural disaster relief, national security and military training. “We […]
Honda Aircraft Company Begins HondaJet Elite Deliveries
Honda Aircraft Company announced that it has begun deliveries of its new advanced aircraft, the HondaJet Elite, at its headquarters in Greensboro, NC. Deliveries of the HondaJet Elite begin as the HondaJet marks the first half of 2018 as the most delivered aircraft in its class, based on information provided by the General Aviation Manufacturers […]
LIFESTAR Air Medical Transport Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary
Med-Trans Corporation and Northwest Texas Healthcare Systems are commemorating the 25th anniversary of LIFESTAR air medical transport service in the Texas Panhandle and surrounding states. After beginning in one location with one helicopter, LIFESTAR now operates two helicopters and a fixed-wing aircraft from three locations. “We are proud of the growth and service we’ve been […]
Hartzell Trailblazer Prop Receives STC for American Champion Super Decathlon
Hartzell Propeller’s carbon fiber composite two-blade Trailblazer prop has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for American Champion Aircraft’s Super Decathlon aerobatic tandem two-seat tail dragger. Offered as a new aircraft option by American Champion, the 76-inch diameter Hartzell Trailblazer is also available under Hartzell’s Top Prop program for retrofitting on the Super Decathlon fleet, […]
LSA Producer Pipistrel Now a Prime Supplier to US Military Contractors
The aviation and aerospace is constantly abuzz with details about the latest generation of optionally-piloted, and remotely-piloted Unmanned Air Vehicles. The UAV/UAS revolution is one of the brightest spots in the next-generation of aviation thinking and an experienced manufacturer of light sport aircraft has proven a major player in that arena. As a matter of […]
Quest Aircraft Appoints Authorized Dealer in Africa
Quest Aircraft announced today the appointment of National Airways Corporation (NAC) as an authorized dealer for the Kodiak in Southern and East Africa. They will represent and support the Kodiak throughout Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Comoros, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Madagascar, Mayotte, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. NAC is based […]
