The latest figures from the Aircraft Electronics Association show that avionics sales in the second quarter of 2023 topped $823 million — the highest quarterly sales volume since the association began its Avionics Market Report 11 years ago.
Breitling releases U.S. limited edition watch
Limited to 300 pieces, the $11,900 pilot watch is available exclusively in the United States, according to officials with the Swiss watchmaker.
Picture of the Day: Trusty old workhorse
Kurt Winker submitted this photo and note: “Amazing what a trusty old workhorse like the Cherokee 235 can do. The world’s oldest 235 in Santa Theresa, New Mexico, picking up my son’s Christmas present.”
King Schools to host Aviation Education Symposium
The symposium will be an opportunity for members of the aviation teaching and training community to share ideas and experiences with their peers from all over the country, according to King Schools officials.
STC for new prop on Air Tractors
MT-Propeller has received an FAA STC for a Quiet Fan Jet composite propeller on the AirTractor AT-602 powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-45, PT6A-60, or PT6A-65 propeller turbine.
Pictures of the Day: Flying the Jenny to Bowman Field
Larry Bailey submitted these photos and note: “A beautiful sunrise en route to BowmanFest 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky, at 1,600 feet in a 1917 JN-4 Jenny somewhere between Bowling Green, Kentucky, and our fuel stop at Elizabethtown, Kentucky. OAT on our cheeks ~36° F. Airspeed (as indicated on the wings trip gauge) ~72 mph. Ground speed ~42 mph! The Jenny is owned by The Friends of the Jenny, a non-profit organization.”
A completely different way of flying
According to Red Bull officials, Flugtag challenges “wacky engineers and fearless pilots to fulfill their dream of flying. First they construct their flying machine. Then they take a leap of faith. Or, as is more often the case, plunge into the waters below.”
Freedom of Flight Award bestowed on family behind Aircraft Spruce
One of the EAA’s most prestigious awards, the Freedom of Flight award is bestowed annually to recognize contributions to aviation that closely mirror the integrity, entrepreneurship, and innovativeness of EAA members, officials explain.
Elixir Aircraft teams with Sierra Charlie Aviation
The Part 61 flight school will provide maintenance support for Elixir Aircraft, as well as collaborate on new training materials for the two-seat trainer from the French company.