In the latest information from the FAA, officials looked at the top causes of fatal accidents in general aviation from 2001 to 2015.
Not surprisingly, loss of control in flight tops the list.
[Read more…]Flight Design names new distributor for Southeast USA
Flight Design, manufacturer of the CT light-sport aircraft, and the new F2 LSA and F4 certified aircraft, has reached a new distribution agreement with Ameravia of Miami, Florida.
Located at the Miami Executive Airport (KTMB), Ameravia has been in business for more than 10 years. It will manage Florida, Southern Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Continental United States, all Central America, and all South America except Brazil.
[Read more…]Air Plains Services named Guardian avionics dealer
WELLINGTON, Kansas – Air Plains Services has been named an authorized dealer for Guardian Avionics, a leader in CO detectors and home to the new smartPlane system.
[Read more…]First-ever Colorado Aeronautical Board Lifetime Achievement Award presented
Colorado aviation great Walt Barbo has been presented the “Colorado Aeronautical Board Lifetime Achievement Award” by the Colorado Aeronautical Board.
This is the first award of its kind presented by the CAB to honor and recognize individuals who have exhibited unprecedented contributions to the Colorado aviation community, according to state aviation officials.
[Read more…]First mechanics class graduates from Pipistrel Academy
In early June 2019 the first Pipistrel trained mechanics and service center personnel graduated from a week-long training program held in three locations in Slovenia and Italy.
These maintenance professionals will work around the world, including in the United States, to support the growing fleet of electric aircraft produced by Pipistrel, company officials noted.
[Read more…]New owner for Quest Aircraft
France-based Daher, which produces the TBM family of turboprops, has revealed plans to buy Quest Aircraft Company in Sandpoint, Idaho, which produces the Kodiak 100.
The acquisition will allow Daher to achieve a milestone by growing its North American operations, company officials said. It also will allow it to “enhance its presence in the general and business aviation segment.”
[Read more…]$700,000 raised for museum’s learning initiatives
The “Moonstruck: 2019 Blue Skies Gala” raised more than $700,000 for Lone Star Flight Museum’s STEM initiatives and Aviation Learning Center.
[Read more…]Growth leads to new completion center for CubCrafters
YAKIMA, Washington — CubCrafters has opened a new Customer Completion Center at McAllister Field (KYKM).
The new center is designed to accommodate growing demand for the company’s line of Light Sport, Experimental, and FAA Certified backcountry aircraft, according to officials.
[Read more…]Caravan retrofitted with electric engine
AeroTEC, an independent company focused on aerospace testing, engineering, and certification, has teamed with magniX to test the magniX 750 horsepower magni500 all-electric propulsion system on a Cessna Caravan 208B.
Officials with the two companies say they hope to begin flight testing by the end of 2019.
[Read more…]Acquisition promises enhancements to Aerovie electronic flight bag
FARGO, North Dakota — Appareo has acquired Aerovie, developer of the Aerovie electronic flight bag (EFB) suite that includes AHRS and synthetic vision, VFR sectional, IFR low/high, and geo-referenced approach charts.
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