The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) released the 2017 year-end aircraft shipment and billings numbers at its “State of the Industry” press conference held on February 21st. GAMA Chairman Phil Straub, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Garmin Aviation, announced that airplane shipments globally increased 2.5 percent from 2,268 units in 2016 to 2,324 […]
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EAA Says Limited Complimentary Innovation Showcase Exhibit Space Available at AirVenture 2018
Only a limited number of complimentary exhibit locations remain for cutting-edge companies that seek to bring their new products to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018. The 66th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention is July 23-29 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The approved exhibitors will be part of AirVenture’s Innovation Showcase, present by the […]
Conklin & de Decker Announces 2018 State Tax Guide for General Aviation
Conklin & de Decker recently announced the release of their 2018 State Tax Guide for General Aviation (“State Tax Guide”). Packed full of critical tax information, the State Tax Guide is a must-have reference tool for helicopter and fixed-wing operators, accountants, dealers, brokers, aviation law professionals, and others. The State Tax Guide contains the latest […]
Red Bull Air Race Championship Picks Hartzell Propeller for 5th Year
Hartzell Propeller will be the 2018 propeller technical partner of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship for the fifth consecutive year. Hartzell is providing its three-blade structural composite propeller known as “The Claw,” carbon fiber composite spinners and lightweight governors to every Red Bull Air Race team. In addition, Hartzell supplies personnel for complete […]
NBAA Launches New Program to Recognize Top Business Aviation Young Professionals
The National Business Aviation Association’s Young Professionals in Business Aviation (NBAA YoPro) announced it is accepting nominations for its first Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40, which will recognize the accomplishments of the industry’s next generation of leaders. Through June 30, peers and supervisors may nominate individuals online in one of eight categories: Airport Business […]
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 […]
Nine Aviation and Space Achievements to Compete for 2017 Collier Trophy
The National Aeronautic Association announced today that nine aviation and space achievements will compete for the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. For 105 years, the Collier Trophy has been the benchmark of aerospace achievement. Awarded annually ““… for the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America,” it has been bestowed upon some of the […]
Boeing Debuts First 737 MAX 7
Boeing marked another airplane development milestone today as thousands of employees celebrated the debut of the first 737 MAX 7 at the company’s Renton, Wash. factory. The MAX 7 is the third and newest member of Boeing’s 737 MAX family to come down the assembly line. The jet is designed for up to 172 passengers […]
More than 200 EAA VMC and IMC Clubs Nationwide Share Aviation Knowledge
The EAA IMC Club and EAA VMC Club aviation safety resources available through the Experimental Aircraft Association have reached a milestone, as more than 200 local mentor programs have now been created throughout the country. These programs are available as a valuable EAA benefit to members and local chapters. The EAA IMC Club, which promotes […]
Hartzell 2-Blade Aluminum Scimitar Prop Approved as Replacement for Cessna 177B
Hartzell Propeller has received an STC for its two-blade aluminum scimitar propellers to replace the factory standard props for Cessna Cardinal 177B aircraft. Offered through Hartzell’s Top Prop performance conversion program, pricing is $10,800 for the new 76.5-inch diameter Scimitar propeller, composite spinner and STC documentation. Hartzell’s latest propeller offers increased 177B performance in a […]
