LONDON — In a unique race, two British legends — the Supermarine Spitfire and the Range Rover — recently competed against each other in a race down a British runway. The race was organized by FortyOneSix.com ahead of this weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. Video of the race is available here. First off-road challenge of […]
FAA-conforming HondaJet to make first public appearance at Oshkosh
An FAA-conforming HondaJet will make its first public appearance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013. All those attending the big show are invited to a special event on Monday, July 29, at 9:30 a.m. in Phillips 66 Plaza to celebrate the arrival of the HondaJet. Honda Aircraft Company President and CEO Michimasa Fujino and EAA Chairman […]
Pilot releases debut novel
Mark Donovan, who has contributed to General Aviation News in the past, has released his debut novel, “Nano Surveillance.” “Nano Surveillance” is a technical thriller replete with aeronautical scenes that aviation enthusiasts will fully enjoy, the author promises. The 352-page novel offers a frightening glimpse into the possible future of surveillance using nanotechnology. Where a […]
Entegra Release 9 avionics certified on Saratoga NX
Avidyne Corp. and NexAir Avionics of Mansfield, Mass., have received Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval from the FAA for the installation of the Avidyne Entegra Release 9 Integrated Flight Deck (R9) in the Piper PA-32-301 series Saratoga aircraft. This R9 certification is part of the overall FAA approval of NexAir’s Saratoga NX aircraft revitalization program, […]
Sonex enters quick build market
Sonex Aircraft now has available new Quick Build options for the Sonex, Waiex, and Onex aircraft models. These new kit upgrades consist of Sonex Aircraft Complete Airframe Kits with major assemblies pre-constructed; the fuselage and wing of the aircraft will be included assembled and riveted, and the aircraft canopy will be installed. Sonex and […]
Independence Aviation teams with STEM Ventures
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Thanks to an aviation lab for sixth- through ninth-graders, 20 students from the South Metro Denver area are getting up-close-and-personal with the world of flight this week at Centennial Airport. The lab is a joint venture by Independence Aviation (IA), a flight school/flight services company based in Centennial Airport, and STEM Ventures, […]
VNY’s main runway closes for improvement work
VAN NUYS, Calif. — A 24-hour, 10-day closure of Van Nuys Airport’s 8,000-foot primary runway, 16R/34L, has begun as part of the final phase of a $20.5 million improvement project that began last February. The closure began July 16, at 10 p.m., to prepare the runway for work that will officially commence on July 17 […]
Taco Bell Foundation grant helps teens attend Aviation Summer Camp
SALISBURY, N.C. — More than 14 teens are attending Aviation Summer Camp this week, thanks to a grant awarded by the Taco Bell Foundation for Teens. The funds supported the aviation day camp at the Rowan County Airport (RUQ) intended to give students an overview of all aspects of aviation and inspire teens to graduate […]
Jeppesen teams with Pacific Coast Avionics
Jeppesen and Pacific Coast Avionics now offer Jeppesen’s NavData and charting information in bundled service options. Jeppesen data is now available for Garmin, Avidyne, Dynon Avionics and Aspen Avionics units for general aviation pilots, through the new bundled service agreement with Pacific Coast Avionics. A dedicated Pacific Coast Avionics Web portal has been created for […]