The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued Major Change Approval 10037759 confirming the increase in the Tecnam P2006 Twin’s Maximum Take Off Weight (MTOW) to 1230 kg (2,706 pounds). Tecnam has always followed EASA certification for its airplanes by ensuring that other similar international bodies validat the Italian company’s new models as well, […]
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AOPA opens applications for flight training scholarships
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association is now accepting applications for three $5,000 flight training scholarships to be awarded at the Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In and Expo March 27-April 1. Student pilots working toward an initial sport, recreational, or private pilot certificate may apply online for the AOPA Flight Training Scholarship, Erral Lea Plymate […]
64 years and counting…
When Charles Stockton was unpacking Christmas decorations, he discovered a copy of General Aviation News he picked up 15 years ago while traveling though Seattle. He and his lifelong friend who was dying of cancer were on a whirlwind one-year tour of the country and Boeing was on the list to see. While in Seattle, […]
Reno Air Races are a go
This year’s Reno Air Races are slated for Sept. 12-16. In a press conference to discuss the future of the National Championship Air Races, officials from the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) said on Wednesday they are forming a Blue Ribbon Review Panel to study the event. The panel will review any possible changes or […]
NATA launches state advocacy network
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has launched a new State Advocacy Network (SAN) consisting of association members in every state who will serve as liaisons between member businesses, state legislatures, and the association. “General aviation businesses are confronted with issues that require prompt attention, including airport and land use, security, taxation, aircraft noise and […]
New WAI scholarships available
Despite the deadline to apply for a Women in Aviation International scholarship having come and gone, two new scholarships are now available for 2012. These new scholarships bring the total to 73 individual scholarships valued at $520,900 to be awarded to WAI members. “These generous scholarship sponsors don’t want to wait a year to award […]
GA accident, fatality rates drop in 2010
General aviation accidents and fatalities declined in 2010 for the fourth consecutive year, according to new National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) data. The 1,435 GA accidents in 2010 marked a 20-year low, even as estimated total flight hours began to climb for the first time since the Great Recession began, according to officials with the […]
Catching up with Amelia Earhart
When was the last time anyone was able to say: Oh, I got to meet Amelia Earhart the other day? Well a few folks in Austin, Texas, got that opportunity as Denver’s 9News morning traffic reporter Amelia Earhart made an overnight stop at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Amelia is retracing her famous relative’s Oakland to […]
Minnesota Aviation Day slated for Feb. 9
The Minnesota Business Aviation Association (MBAA), in conjunction with the Minnesota Aviation Trades Association and the Minnesota Council of Airports, will host the “Minnesota Aviation Day at the Capitol” Feb. 9. Members of the aviation community will come together at the Minnesota State Capitol to tell their state senators and representatives how important aviation and […]