Last week De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC) announced that it had acquired all of the shares of Fleet Canada Inc. (Fleet) of Fort Erie, Ontario. Fleet is a current supplier of parts and aerostructures for De Havilland Canada as well as a number of other Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). The company operates in a […]
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Carbon Cub UL Enters Full Scale Production
CubCrafters has announced that its Carbon Cub UL has officially entered production. The Carbon Cub UL, offered both as a factory built Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) and as a factory builder assist Experimental Amateur Built (EAB) aircraft, combines advanced carbon-fiber construction, cutting-edge technology, and remarkable performance capabilities. Set to once again redefine the standards of […]
WAI2025 Conference Celebrates Numerous Successes
Women in Aviation International held another successful annual gathering last week at the 36th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference at Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver, Colorado, March 27-29, 2025. With its unique blend of world-class speakers, busy exhibit hall, an array of education sessions, and more than 90 scholarship recipients, the WAI2025 […]
GAMA Welcomes Four New Members
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced the additions of TAT Technologies as a Member, Eve Air Mobility as an Associate Member, and Ascendance and Electra as Associate Members EPIC. TAT Technologies, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been a trusted original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) solution provider since its […]
Viola Leads GAMA as President and CEO
James A. Viola has officially assumed the role of president and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). Viola is GAMA’s sixth president and CEO since its founding, 55 years ago, in 1970. “It is a privilege and an honor to be able to lead such an impactful global organization that is known for […]
Full Charge Ahead for Electric Flying Boats to Take Off in the UK
Photo above – Loch Lomond Seaplanes, the first scheduled seaplane operator since the 1950s, is investing in the future with the all-electric Noemi from Elfly. The UK’s only commercial seaplane service has committed to leading the way in a new generation of zero-emission, electrically powered passenger carrying aircraft. Loch Lomond Seaplanes, the first scheduled seaplane […]
ALSIM Provides Cirrus with New SR Series G7 Simulator
ALSIM has delivered a new Cirrus SR Series G7 simulator to serve as a replica of the Cirrus SR Series G7 aircraft for advanced flight training. This new addition caters to the training needs of Cirrus pilots at Cirrus Training Centers. The ALSIM ALSR G7 is a replica of the Cirrus SR Series G7 SR22 […]
IADA Names Sean McGeough Chair of Foundation Board
The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) Board of Directors has selected Sean McGeough as Chair of the IADA Foundation Board. McGeough, who is Executive Vice President, Business Development, North America of Jet Support Services Inc. (JSSI), an IADA Products and Services Member, replaces former IADA Foundation Chair Johnny Foster, President and CEO of IADA Dealer […]
The Evolution of Autonomous Systems in UAVs: Unlocking New Horizons for Innovation
By Hamed Khalkhali The skies are no longer the limit. The rapid progress of autonomous technologies is reshaping how Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) operate, propelling them into an era of independence, precision, and limitless potential. What was once the realm of science fiction is quickly becoming a reality. Drones are increasingly capable of performing tasks […]
Vertical Aviation International Board Elections Enhance Industry Representation
Vertical Aviation International (VAI) has announced the results of the first election of board members under its restructured governance framework. VAI operator members elected five of their peers to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors. This expansion aligns with VAI’s commitment to better represent a diverse and growing industry while ensuring the […]
