The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced that the Cirrus Aircraft Vision® Jet has been awarded the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy for developing the world’s first single engine Personal Jet™ and implementing the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) on the aircraft. The Collier Trophy is selected by a committee that includes 25 industry leaders and […]
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AL250 Simulator Receives FAA AATD Approval
Alsim has announced that the FAA has approved the Alsim AL250 simulator as an Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD). Since its launch in late 2016, the AL250 has been delivered and certified to Universities and FTOs around the world. The AL250’s proven technology, high fidelity, flexibility, easy maintenance, and high-quality visuals make it an ideal […]
Shell Aviation and Aeroshell Aerobatic Team to Continue High-Flying Partnership
Photo above – Members of the Shell Aviation Lubricants Team and AeroShell Aerobatic Team celebrate the signing of the new agreement in Tallulah, Louisiana. From left to right: Jon Stoy, General Aviation Manager, and Rodney Eckert, Marketing Manager, from Shell Aviation Lubricants, with Mark Henley, Team Lead, Jimmy Fordham, Slot, and Steve Gustafson, Left Wing, […]
Gogo Business Aviation Hits Milestone with 100th Business Jet Now Flying with AVANCE L5 System
It took just six months for Gogo Business Aviation to reach a major milestone with the 100th installation of a Gogo AVANCETM L5 system. The install was recently completed by Constant Aviation on an Embraer Legacy 500 for a prestigious mid-west U.S.-based flight department. More than 275 AVANCE L5 systems have been shipped with hundreds […]
Sonex Aircraft Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Sonex Aircraft is celebrating their 20th Anniversary. On February 28, 1998, John Monnett lifted-off from Wittman Regional Airport [KOSH] in Oshkosh, WI in a completely new aircraft: Sonex serial number 1, or ³SX1.² While certainly not the beginning of veteran homebuilt aircraft designer, builder and pilot John Monnett¹s journey, the first flight of SX1 marked […]
Vashon Aircraft Introduces the Ranger R7
Vashon Aircraft recently introduced the Ranger R7. Billed as affordable, rugged and refined, the U.S. designed aircraft is manufactured in the aviation center of Seattle, Washington. Vashon Aircraft was founded by John Torode, and the Ranger R7 was designed by noted Pacific Northwest aeronautical engineer Ken Krueger. The Ranger is a two-seat aircraft, which the […]
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Adds New Automated Exit Lane Technology – First of its Kind in the Southwest
Expansion plans for Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) are focusing on transforming the passenger experience and improving operational efficiency. A new design will incorporate technology to improve passenger flow and reduce congestion to the existing exit lanes, a priority for the airport in response to continued growth. “Expanding our TSA Security Screening Checkpoint and adding a […]
‘Year of the Tanker’ at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 Brings Big Iron to Flightline
The Air Force Reserve is celebrating its 70th anniversary at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018, bringing its impressive fleet of military refueling aircraft as part of AirVenture’s “Year of the Tanker.” The 66th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention is July 23-29 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The Air Force Reserve Command, which encompasses […]
Bell Delivers First 505 Jet Ranger X Helicopters into Asia Pacific
Bell Helicopter has announced the delivery of two Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters to Nautilus Aviation. These are the first Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters delivered into the Asia Pacific region, where Bell expects to see the highest demand globally for the new 505s. “The Australian helicopter market is one of the largest […]
BRS Aerospace Helps Ready Airbus Perlan 2 Space Glider for 2018 Flights
BRS Aerospace, a leading provider of aircraft parachute solutions for small aircraft, recently completed the installation of its custom ballistic whole aircraft parachute in the historic Perlan 2 experimental space glider as part of preparations for the 2018 season of Airbus Perlan Mission II. Last September, the Perlan 2 sailplane accomplished a record-setting powerless flight […]
