Lockheed Martin has announced its participation and sponsorship of the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2024. The partnership signifies the global aerospace and defense manufacturer’s longstanding ties with the airshow and the wider Gulf region. The contract was signed during meeting at the Paris Air Show by Yousif Mahmoud, Director General of the Bahrain International Airshow […]
AOPA Plans National Celebration of GA Flyover of Washington D.C.
A wide array of aircraft representing virtually every chapter of general aviation’s storied history will be on full display over the National Mall during a spectacular May 2024 commemoration of the numerous contributions the GA industry has provided to our nation since 1939. The planned celebration, coinciding with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s 85th […]
Aero Asset Heli Market Trends Reports Drop in Preowned Single Engine Helicopter Sales and Rising Supply
Aero Asset’s 2023 Half Year Heli Market Trends Report, single engine helicopter edition, reveals declining sales volume and rising supply for sale leading to a higher absorption rate compared to the same period in 2022. “Retail sales of 58 units, valued at $132 million, decreased 60 percent in the first half of 2023 in comparison […]
Aero Asset Adds Three Experienced Executives to Team
Aero Asset, the global helicopter sales and market intelligence firm has added three executives to positions within the company. Andrea Winning becomes Market Research Director. Shaun Geng becomes VP of Operations and Tristan Sandor as Senior Director – Mission Critical Services. “These staff additions strengthen Aero Asset’s interaction with clients,” said Aero Asset VP Sales […]
467th Bomb Group Reunion Set for Rackheath – “One Last Look”
The 467th Bomb (H) Group was a part of the 8th Army Air Force during WWII. It was located at Rackheath, England, a small village 6 miles northeast of Norwich. The group flew B-24s starting in April 1944 until the same month in 1945. The 467th Bomb Group (H) Association was created as a separate […]
Joining a Microsoft Flight Simulator Community Fly-In to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
Since the launch of Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) nearly 3 years ago, I’ve done pretty much everything possible in the game which includes landing an F-18 on a mountain top because why not! However, throughout my years of flying, it’s pretty much always been without a wingman. I really do need to make more friends! […]
Tecnam P-Mentor Lands in North America
Tecnam has unveiled the P-Mentor to North American pilots at the Tecnam display at AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI. Already a best-seller in the European training market, the aircraft is set to revolutionize the American training paradigm and personal flying marketplace. This modern aircraft represents the pinnacle of engineering excellence, offering superior flight performance, state-of-the-art technology […]
Textron Aviation Introduces All-New Interiors for Its Iconic Cessna Single-Engine High-Wing Piston Lineup
Textron Aviation announced significant enhancements to its iconic Cessna high-wing piston aircraft lineup — the Cessna Skyhawk, Cessna Skylane, Cessna Turbo Skyhawk and Cessna Turbo Stationair HD. Coming in 2024, customers will enjoy a range of new high tech standard features and sleek interior design options including modern and comfortable seating, updated instrument panels and […]
Utah State’s Aviation Faculty Honored with Statewide Awards
Each year, the Utah Department of Transportation’s Aeronautics Division honors five individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the state’s aviation industry. This year, two of those award winners are faculty members in Utah State University’s Department of Aviation Technology. Shalyn Drake earned the Rookie of the Year Award. Before joining USU’s faculty as a […]
Western Michigan University Selects Cirrus Aircraft for Training Fleet
Cirrus Aircraft has announced that Western Michigan University has purchased thirty-two (32) TRAC SR Series aircraft as it prepares to expand its College of Aviation. As a long-time collegiate partner, Western Michigan University has leveraged Cirrus Aircraft’s technology and sophistication for advanced student flight training. “We are honored to support one of the largest collegiate […]
