Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “A nice sunrise at Bartow Executive Airport (KBOW) in Bartow, Florida.”
Video: Celebrating John Lane
Fred Johnsen, the force behind the Airailimages YouTube channel and General Aviation News Of Wings & Things columnist, recently posted a video honoring John Lane, one of Idaho’s premier warbird restorers and pilots, who died March 21, 2024, after a brief illness.
French company to open new facility at KSRQ
The new facility will focus on the reassembly of aircraft intended for delivery to clients in the U.S., according to company officials, who note that more than 200 aircraft have already been pre-ordered in the U.S.
Quality Aircraft Accessories acquires Approved Turbo Components
ATC overhaul and exchange work will be relocated to QAA’s headquarters and manufacturing facility in Tulsa.
CubCrafters looks for pilot input on latest model
As part of its final stages of development of the Carbon Cub UL, CubCrafters is inviting pilots to fly the aircraft to get their input on the aircraft’s performance, features, and options.
ICON Aircraft files for bankruptcy
Company officials say they are looking to sell the business under Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code, “while continuing to support its customers and operations during the Chapter 11 process.”
Air Plains now authorized Garmin dealer
Air Plains also offers custom powder-coated and laser engraved avionics panels, designed and produced in-house on CNC machines specifically to the customer’s preferred layout, company officials said.
Picture of the Day: The magic of airplanes
Todd Winter submitted this photo and note: “Airplanes are magic! In this case, this epic 1950s era deHavilland Beaver float plane has transported me to a remote fishing location near Bristol Bay in Alaska. Enjoying a shore lunch after a great day catching salmon with friends.”
10 best-selling piston airplanes in 2023
2023 was a “banner year” for general aviation, with piston airplanes deliveries increasing 11.8% to 1,682. But what were the top 10 best-selling piston airplanes of the year?