Designs that may make airplanes greener and quieter for future generations are one step closer to reality with recent NASA contract awards. Four industry and academic teams will split $16.5 million for additional research into ideas for aircraft that could be in the marketplace between 2030 and 2035. NASA refers to this time period as […]
ICON looks to Georgia for plant
Light Sport Aircraft maker ICON Aircraft is considering several cities around Atlanta for its manufacturing plant, according to a report at CovNews.com, which notes the company is planning to build at minimum a 100,000-square-foot facility to produce its two-person, A5 sport aircraft, which sells for $139,000. Read the full report here.
Coalition seeks ‘conclusively guaranteed’ GPS protection
The Coalition to Save Our GPS has asked the Obama administration to ensure that the Global Positioning System (GPS) is not “sacrificed” in the continued efforts to expand broadband coverage throughout the country. The recent decision by the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) International Bureau to grant a conditional waiver allowing the expansion of terrestrial use […]
Narco Avionics out of business
Just a few months after celebrating its 65th anniversary, Narco Avionics has closed its doors. There’s not much information about the company’s closing, except a terse statement on its website: “Due to circumstances beyond our control, we regret to inform you that after over 65 years in business, Narco Avionics, Inc. has closed. A trustee […]
Pilotvids.com launches
Pilotvids.com is an aviation website that was built to provide two distinct services. The first is purely for entertainment, as users can browse hundreds of aviation related videos, images and audio files. The second was to allow manufacturers a place to showcase their products to a targeted market, according to company officials. Imagine shopping for […]
Southeast Aviation Show slated
On October 29, the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) will host the Southeast Aviation Show, sponsored by the South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA). The event, which will showcase the latest aviation products, a static aircraft display and educational sessions, is open to the public for a $5 admission fee. Companies that sell aviation related products can […]
Alan Klapmeier featured speaker at ACONE awards luncheon
Alan Klapmeier will be the featured speaker at the ACONE awards and business meeting luncheon Friday, April 15, at the Somerset Club in Boston. Klapmeier is the co-founder of Cirrus Aircraft and now CEO of Kestrel Aircraft Co., which has signed a lease on a 170,000-square-foot building at the former Brunswick Naval Air Station. The […]
Cessna takes 30 orders at Sun ’n Fun
Cessna Aircraft Co. reported that it secured orders for 30 aircraft at the Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In & Expo that concluded Sunday in Lakeland, Fla. “The opening days of Sun ‘n Fun were very positive, and while the storm on Thursday interrupted that mood somewhat, the exhibitors and the crowds bounced back to finish […]
FAA reauthorization bill includes amendment to help equip for NextGen
The FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011, passed in the U.S. House of Representatives April 1, included an amendment authorizing a public-private partnership approach to accelerating NextGen equipage for general aviation and airlines. The NextGen Equipage Fund will bring substantial private-sector capital to overcome the investment barriers that have prevented many air carriers and […]