The first general aviation exhibition in the Middle East is slated for March 6-8, 2012, in Abu Dhabi. Located in the heart of the capital of the United Arab Emirates, the Abu Dhabi Air Expo will feature everything from ultralights to transcontinental jets, including an array of services such as flight schools, equipment, and financing, […]
Warbirds flock to BVS
The B-17 Flying Fortress “Sentimental Journey” and B-25 Mitchell “Maid in the Shade” from the Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing Aviation Museum will be on display at Skagit Regional Airport (BVS) in Washington state, offering rides and tours Thursday, Aug. 11, through Sunday, Aug. 14. The restored World War II bombers will give the public […]
Updated website offers information for avoiding midairs
Recent midair collisions involving general aviation aircraft have highlighted the need for pilots to remain aware of their surroundings at all times. A partnership between the FAA and the Department of Defense (DOD) has paved the way for the development of SeeAndAvoid.org, an website about the subject. The updated SeeAndAvoid.org website is now hosted on […]
Air racing flies into the future
A new city center air race has been launched: The Sky Challenge Air Race, which uses new technology to allow high-speed aerobatic aircraft to fly against each other through a computer-generated course. “We’ve invented an interactive digital course for the planes to fly though,” said Sky Challenge CEO Peter Newport. “This solves all of the […]
Evolution Software Version 2.3.1 launched
Aspen Avionics has received FAA TSO and STC approval of Version 2.3.1 Evolution Software for Aspen’s flight display product lines. This latest software release adds many features and refinements to both Evolution Primary and Multi-function Flight Displays, and expands the number of supported third party interfaces with the new ACU2 analog converter option, according to company […]
Monterey Jet Center to host kick-off to Auto Week
Monterey Jet Center at California’s Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) will once again play host to Gordon McCall’s Motorworks Revival, the private kick-off party for Monterey Auto Week beginning Aug. 17. This is the 12th year that McCall has held the exclusive event at the Monterey Jet Center facility. Hosted by McCall Events, Inc., a marketing […]
L-3 sells 15,000th Collision Avoidance System
L-3 Avionics Systems has hit a milestone, with sales of its collision avoidance systems surpassing 15,000 units. The SkyWatch collision avoidance system was the first active traffic detection system certified for general aviation and is used in light aircraft, helicopters and business jets. Midland Instruments, an L-3 Avionics Systems dealer since September 2008, purchased the […]
‘Ultimate Performance Package’ approved
BLR Aerospace has earned FAA certification for its new Ultimate Performance Package (UPP) for the King Air 200GT twin turboprop aircraft. The Ultimate Performance Package was developed in partnership with Hawker Beechcraft Corp. and includes the BLR Winglet System, Hartzell’s latest 4-blade composite propeller, and the Raisbeck Ram Air Recovery System. Each individual system has […]
China’s first GA show next month
A five-day AOPA-China General Aviation Summit will be held in September in Beijing. The summit kicks off Sept. 20 and will include Chinese civil and military aviation officials, a two-day forum on the country’s low-altitude economy, and the first GA fly-in in the country, according to a report at AOPA.org