Terrafugia is debuting the production prototype of its Transition Roadable Aircraft — also known as the “Flying Car” at Oshkosh this week. The production prototype is the first Transition to be built entirely from production tooling, according to company officials. Though not yet 100% complete, the aircraft is “coming together well and validating weight estimates,” […]
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#OSH11: Former GAN intern presents ATC forum
Heather McNevin, a former General Aviation News intern who has helped at AirVenture in the past, took the stage yesterday at the FAA Safety Center to present a forum that gave attendees a behind the scenes look at ATC. We’re proud of her! See below for photo:
#OSH11: Rolls-Royce to power GippsAERO’s new GA-10
GippsAERO has selected the Rolls-Royce M250 engine for its new GA-10. GippsAERO, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mahindra Aerospace, inked the agreement with Rolls-Royce today at AirVenture. Rolls-Royce will supply M250-B17F/2 turboprop engines for the GA-10, a new 10-passenger fixed-wing plane. Rolls-Royce will work with GippsAERO to obtain certification for the GA10, which is currently […]
Enough is enough: The fight against user fees
WASHINGTON, D.C. — “Enough is enough,” says Jennifer Imo, executive director of the General Aviation Airport Coalition. “Just when the aviation industry had our backs turned trying to develop strategies to help airport members cope with the chaos of the stalled budget talks, the administration decided to try funding the entire aviation system with new […]
#OSH11: Eclipse jets return to FL410
Eclipse Aerospace officials said at Oshkosh that they have received approval by the FAA for all Eclipse Jets to return to a maximum certified service ceiling of 41,000 feet. This will be effective for owners and pilots immediately upon the installation of the recently re-certified combustion liners, officials said. Eclipse and Pratt and Whitney Canada […]
House proposes clean extension of FAA funding
Democratic lawmakers are calling for an urgent vote on a clean extension of FAA funding in hopes of bringing 4,000 furloughed employees back to work. On Tuesday, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee members introduced legislation that would extend FAA funding through the end of fiscal 2011, without any newly added provisions, according to a report at […]
#OSH11: Kiwis can fly
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), the country’s economic and trade development arm, is hosting a group of aircraft and equipment manufacturers, software developers, and other aviation companies at this year’s AirVenture. “Aviation is a $10 billion industry for New Zealand and is expected to reach almost $15 billion in the next few years,” noted […]
Voting still open for Pilot’s Choice awards
Pilots are being asked to cast their votes for their choice among 20 aviation-related charities that will benefit from grants from the Lightspeed Aviation Foundation. This is the second year for the foundation. Last year, it awarded more than $100,000. 2011 Charities selected are: Angel Flight Central, Angel Flight East, Angel Flight Soars, Angel Flight […]
Kitfox Series 7 Super Sport receives 51% approval
The FAA National Kit Evaluation Team (NKET) recently concluded its evaluation of the Kitfox Series 7 Super Sport Aircraft, noting it meets the 51% rule. In a letter dated July 21, Terry Allen, manager of the FAA Production and Airworthiness Division, stated that the Evaluation Team determined that the kit will “allow an amateur builder […]