Quest Aircraft is pleased to announce that it has received certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the Kodiak 100, pushing the total number of countries that the Kodiak is certified in to over 50. “This is a significant milestone for the Kodiak 100 program. With its STOL capabilities the Kodiak will allow […]
Groupe Dubreuil SITAONAIR’s 1st European customer to unlock high-speed inflight broadband services
Air Caraïbes and its sister French Blue, France’s first-ever low-cost, long-haul airline, have appointed SITAONAIR to make next-gen inflight connectivity a reality across their fleets. Trusted connected aircraft service expert, SITAONAIR, has been selected to deliver a nose-to-tail inflight connectivity solution to the Groupe Dubreuil airlines over GX Aviation’s high-speed broadband network – SITAONAIR’s first […]
NAAA Urges Drone Operators to be Extra Cautious about Low-Flying Ag Aircraft
Spring, summer and early fall are for many the happiest time of the year. It’s the growing season and farmers and those that assist them are working hard nationwide. But while we’re all enjoying affordable and abundant food, fiber and biofuel, don’t forget that our nation’s agricultural aviators are flying to help farmers produce it. […]
Hartzell Trailblazer Composite Prop Receives Supplemental Type Certificate for Super Cubs
Hartzell Propeller’s 83-inch composite Trailblazer propeller has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Super Cub PA-12 and PA-18 aircraft. The announcement is being made this week by the company at Sun ‘n Fun in Lakeland, Fla., and AERO Friedrichshafen in Germany. Hartzell Propeller worked closely with Professional Pilots Inc., which owns the STC, and […]
Colorado Division of Aviation Sustainability Program Receives FAA Recognition
The Colorado Division of Aeronautics was recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with a Certificate of Excellence Award for the Colorado Airport Sustainability Program. The award was presented to the Division Director David Ulane by the FAA’s Denver Airports District Office Manager John Bauer at the FAA Northwest Mountain Region Airports Conference held in […]
Embraer Establishes Foundation in the United States
Embraer recently announced the establishment of the Embraer Foundation, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at the Company’s U.S. headquarters. The new foundation is a sister organization to the Brazil-based Embraer Institute (Instituto Embraer), which has led the social investment initiatives of the Company since 2001. “The Embraer Foundation will consolidate our ongoing investments in social and […]
Lakeland Aero Club Adds New Redbird FMX to Aviation Program
Lakeland Aero Club announced that they have added a Redbird FMX full motion flight simulator to their fleet. While Redbird Flight Simulations typically prides itself on a “white glove” delivery and installation service for its advanced simulators, they took a different approach with the Lakeland Aero Club when members asked to perform the installation themselves. […]
National Transportation Safety Board Marks 50 Years of Saving Lives
It was on this date 50 years ago that a Lexington Air Taxi Beechcraft D-18 crashed shortly after takeoff from Lexington, Kentucky, fatally injuring nine. It was the first major accident investigated by the newly formed National Transportation Safety Board. In the five decades since the NTSB was created, it has investigated thousands of accidents […]
Stemme AG at AERO 2017 – S12 further development and future plans from Strausberg
Each year Stemme AG, a premium sport aircraft manufacturer located in Strausberg near Berlin, presents its advanced powered gliders and company developments at AERO in Friedrichshafen, Germany. This year is no exception. From 5 – 8 April 2017 visitors to Europe’s leading general aviation fair can experience the fascination of Stemme at Booth 309 in […]
Sumwalt Designated Vice Chairman at NTSB
National Transportation Safety Board Member Robert L. Sumwalt will again serve as the agency’s vice chairman following his designation as vice chairman by President Donald Trump. The designation of vice chairman was made in conjunction with the President’s intent to nominate Sumwalt for another five-year term as a board member. Sumwalt officially assumed the duties […]
