The Aircraft Electronics Association has released its first-quarter 2017 Avionics Market Report, which shows that in the first three months of the year, total worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales amounted to more than $566 million. The figure represented a 0.01% increase in sales compared to the first quarter of 2016, according to AEA […]
As drone sales soar, majority of reports remain simple sightings
A new analysis released by the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) of the 1,270 new unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) sightings reported by the FAA earlier this year found that the vast majority of these sightings are just that — sightings. When releasing the latest data, the FAA specifically stated that no collision between civilian aircraft and a civilian drone […]
FAA updates Product Certification Guide
An Updated FAA/Industry Guide to Product Certification has been approved. The last version of the guide was published in 2004. The updated guide will help institutionalize best practices and a new operating norm for the FAA, companies and applicants, according to officials, who note it will help aviation reach “the next level of safety and […]
AirClassics Pro Flight Bag updated
The AirClassics Pro Flight Bag has been updated. According to ASA officials, the Pro Flight Bag has the largest carrying capacity of all bags in the AirClassics series. Each end of the bag has headset pockets. One side of the bag has pockets for charts, logbooks, and kneeboards, as well as a padded pocket for […]
WSDOT receives WAMA’s President’s Award
The Washington State Department of Transportation is the recipient of the 2017 President’s Award from the Washington Airport Management Association (WAMA). This marks the first time WAMA has recognized a state agency with the award. “I am impressed with the proactive approach and ‘above and beyond’ attitude of WSDOT Aviation’s staff in supporting airports and […]
A future pilot
Tom Bryant sent in this photo of his son, Franky, who is one and a half years old, explaining: “We had just flown back from Saturday morning breakfast at Brighton Airport (45G) in Michigan and I caught this picture of him after landing. Pretty sure he will be a pilot one day!”
Mixed results for GA shipments so far this year
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In just released figures from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), shipments of both airplane and rotorcraft increased in the first quarter of this year, while combined billings dropped. “The first quarter shows mixed results for our industry, but with several bright spots,” said GAMA President and CEO Pete Bunce. “We expect […]
First production Mooney Acclaim Ultra takes flight
The first production Mooney M20V Acclaim Ultra took flight recently in Kerrville, Texas. The Mooney flight test team put the new airplane through its initial paces for just over an hour and a half. Both the new Acclaim and Ovation Ultras received FAA certification in April and the factory is now beginning to ramp-up to full […]
Phillips 66 Aviation expands compassion flight rebate program
HOUSTON – Phillips 66 Aviation has expanded its roster of eligible organizations included in its Compassion Flight Fuel Rebate Program. Aviation Angels of Hope, Aviation in Action and Children’s Flight of Hope were added to the list, bringing the total eligible organizations to more than 30, according to company officials. Launched in June 2010, the […]