Honeywell forecasts up to 7,700 new business jet deliveries worth $251 billion from 2019 to 2028, a 2% increase from last year’s forecast.
ForeFlight enhances app with more business aviation offerings
ForeFlight has enhanced its app for business aviation, adding the ability to compute flight plans with flight time and fuel burn calculations, brief and file flight plans in seconds, receive automated clearances via PDC and weather via D-ATIS, and more.
FlightSafety releases drone pilot training course
FlightSafety has launched an online drone training course, with flight training coming in January 2019.
Picture of the Day: South Texas sunset
Ellexis Green submitted the following photo and note: “‘Rocky’ our Cessna 172-M resting on Atlantic Aviation’s ramp at Corpus Christi International Airport (KCRP) in Texas. Rocky gained his name from Rocky Balboa (from the Rocky movies,) but our South Texas Flying Club members connected it to Rocky the Flying Squirrel from the Rocky and Bullwinkle cartoons.” […]
Shenanigans and antique airplanes
“Fun was had by all,” reports officials with the Antique Airplane Club of Greater New York (AACGNY) about the club’s annual fly-in in August.
FAA relaunches ADS-B Out rebate
The FAA has relaunched its $500 ADS-B Out rebate for general aviation aircraft owners.
EAA receives $1 million for young pilots’ flight training
A $1 million grant will fund $10,000 scholarships for flight training for young people.
Piper launches apprenticeship program
Piper Aircraft has launched an apprenticeship program to help meet its demand for new employees.
Avidyne’s ADS-B In solution certified
Avidyne’s ADS-B In solution, the SkyTrax 600 series, is now certified.