Wipaire, Inc. has received certification for Hartzell Propeller’s composite Trailblazer props destined for Cessna T206H aircraft. The prop is available for floatplanes and landplanes and delivers increased performance in both configurations. As tested on a Wipline 3450-equipped T206H, the Trailblazer offers an eight percent reduction in ground roll and water run compared to a metal […]
Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Grant Helps Fund New Grove Airport Terminal
One of the first things you notice as you approach Grove Regional Airport’s new terminal building is its modern design. With a rooftop that looks more like a school house than an airport terminal, rest assured the ABCs of business aviation – Access, Business and Convenience – will be front and center for all to […]
FAA Deputy Administrator Talks Safety at Sun ‘n Fun
FAA Deputy Administrator Mike Whitaker visited the Sun ‘n Fun International Fly In and Expo in Lakeland, Fla. last week as part of the agency’s ongoing partnership with the general aviation community to improve safety. Whitaker announced the FAA’s Got Data? initiative to give the private sector better access the FAA’s aeronautical data. Speaking at […]
Volocopter is Flying Manned! – Dawn of a Revolution in Urban Mobility
The premiere of manned flights with the world’s first certified Multicopter, e-volo’s Volocopter VC200, marks the beginning of a new era in urban mobility. The Volocopter is a personal aerial vehicle that is so easy and safe to fly, literally anyone can command it. Due to its electric propulsion, it has no tailpipe emissions and […]
ICON AIRCRAFT AUCTION BRINGS EVEN MORE EXCITEMENT TO EAA’S 2016 GATHERING OF EAGLES ON JULY 28
ICON Aircraft is adding excitement to the annual EAA Gathering of Eagles and doing its part for the next generation of aviation, as ICON is offering one of its new amphibious light-sport aircraft as an auction highlight on Thursday, July 28. The July 28 Gathering of Eagles is part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the 64th […]
FAA Announces Finalists Working to Get the Lead out of General Aviation Fuel
As part of its ongoing efforts to develop an acceptable unleaded fuel for small airplanes, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it has selected two unleaded fuels for further testing. This will move the general aviation (GA) community a step closer to having new fuels that eliminate their reliance on […]
Whitaker Says FAA and GA Community Are Making the Skies Safer
“The United States has the largest and most diverse GA community in the world and we are all working together to put the right technologies, regulations, and education initiatives in place to improve safety,” writes Michael Whitaker, FAA Deputy Administrator. “While the fatal accident rate is beginning to decline, too many lives are still being […]
Lake Havasu Airport Holds 2016 Open House
On Saturday, March 5, 2016 the Lake Havasu Municipal Airport held its third annual Open House which included the Big Boy Toys and Wing Wheels and Wave events. This one day open house hosted 8,000 plus visitors to the airport from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and all had a great time. This year featured […]
National Aircraft Resale Association Announces Eight New Members
The National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA) recently voted to accept eight new members into the Association as they continue to expand the membership. New Broker/Dealer Members include Avpro, Inc., headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, and Meisner Aircraft of Burlington, Wisconsin. The new NARA Products & Services Members include Aerlex Law Group, Aero-Space Reports, Inc., BB&T Corporate […]
Duncan Aviation Welcomes New Gulfstream/Embraer Airframe Service Sales Representative
Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce that Austin Chambers has accepted the position of Gulfstream/Embraer Airframe Service Sales Representative in Battle Creek, Michigan, where he will provide technical sales for airframe service projects. Chambers is taking over for Brian Andrews, who was recently promoted to Interior Shop Manager. Chambers began his career at Duncan Aviation […]
