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Piper deliveries, revenue continues upward trend

Posted on November 7th, 2013 by

VERO BEACH, Fla. — Piper Aircraft sustained solid deliveries and revenue performance during the third quarter of 2013, continuing an improving trend, company officials report. Continue Reading →

Upgrading your plane

Posted on November 6th, 2013 by

The next print issue of General Aviation News features a special focus on Upgrading Your Plane, so we wanted to go to our readers to find out what upgrades they’ve recently had done. What was involved? How much did it... Continue Reading →

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Zenith becomes backcountry workhorse

Posted on November 5th, 2013 by

PEMBROKE, Quebec — While many Zenith builders dream about flying into the backcountry, Richard Lauzon, 56, flies the opposite direction. Based at the Ten Mile Lodge in northern Quebec, Lauzon says his STOL CH 801 is by far the most... Continue Reading →

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First flight: e-Go

Posted on November 4th, 2013 by

The e-Go prototype took to the skies for the first time Oct. 24 in England. Chief Test Pilot was Keith Dennison for the design, which has been in development for the past 10 years, according to Giotto Castelli, who is... Continue Reading →

GA billings, deliveries on the rise

Posted on October 31st, 2013 by

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Total worldwide general aviation airplane shipments rose 6.6% over the same period last year, from 1,419 to 1,513 shipments, according to figures just released by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. Billings for GA airplanes worldwide in the... Continue Reading →

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All-terrain flying car debuts

Posted on October 31st, 2013 by

SkyRunner, a new recreational sports vehicle that is part all-terrain vehicle and part light-sport aircraft, will make its public debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show this week. Continue Reading →

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New company takes over Chinook and Beaver LSAs

Posted on October 30th, 2013 by

HOUSTON, Texas/Vernon, BC — Brent and Paulette Holomis report that the legacy of the Chinook and Beaver lines of light-sport aircraft will continue as they have sold the assets of Aircraft Sales and Parts, Ltd. to John and Kim Couch... Continue Reading →

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TBM convention achieves milestone

Posted on October 30th, 2013 by

The TBM Owners and Pilots Association’s (TBMOPA) 10th convention surpassed its 100-airplane milestone with the presence of 104 total TBM 700s and TBM 850s at its annual gathering. Continue Reading →

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The toy RV

Posted on October 27th, 2013 by

Military aircraft, flags, fierce mythical creatures, comely young women — these are often the inspiration for aircraft paint schemes. You can get exceedingly elaborate with a design that stands out and attracts crowds, or go the other direction and keep... Continue Reading →

Beechcraft Sets San Diego-Orlando Speed Record with Multi-Mission King Air 350ER

Beechcraft King Air sets speed record

Posted on October 26th, 2013 by

Beechcraft Corp. has been officially recognized by the National Aeronautic Association  for a speed record set by its Beechcraft King Air 350ER. Continue Reading →