“Deliveries are converging on, and in some cases surpassing, the levels we were experiencing prior to the pandemic, which is a testament to the strength of our industry and the importance and utility of general and business aviation.”
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Super Petrel introduces new XP
The prototype of the new Super Petrel XP LSA is expected to have its first flight in late November 2022.
New runway and more at KJWG
The $2.8 million project also included included the installation of new LED runway edge lights and an obstruction survey of the area to develop new instrument approach procedures.
CubCrafters gets green light for public offering
Proceeds from the offering will be used to increase manufacturing capacity and reduce new aircraft customer delivery times, said company officials, who note CubCrafters has a backlog of orders of more than two years.
Piper wins unpaved approval for M600s
Piper officials say they have received numerous requests for unpaved field certification from customers around the world, noting that the approval has also been awarded in Canada, the UK, and Europe.
Military Aviation Museum adds rare Zero to its collection
After sitting abandoned for more than 45 years next to a runway on the island of Taroa in the Marshall Islands, the Zero has undergone a 10-year restoration and is preparing for its first flight soon.
Motors and Moore at KSOP
The free event is open to the public. More than 100 vehicles are expected to be on display at the airport from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Backcountry airstrip repaved thanks to unique partnership
Cost of the project was shared by the U.S. Forest Service, the Arizona Pilots Association (APA), and the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) through a Master Challenge Cost Share Agreement. Tonto National Forest paid $15,000 towards the $30,000 project, while APA came up with $10,000, and RAF kicked in $5,000.
First flight for first kit-built Bearhawk Model 5
Besides the successful first flight of the Bearhawk’s newest model, the company reports that a pilot flying a Bearhawk Patrol took first place in the 2022 Northeast STOL series.