By J. DOUGLAS HINTON It’s an old adage: Everything old is new again. But in the case of Yingling Aviation’s Ascend 172, it takes a lot of work to make an old plane like new again. First introduced at AirVenture 2015, the Ascend 172 is one of the original “remanufactured” aircraft, designed to get people […]
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EAA chapter hangar a beehive of activity
There was a beehive of activity in the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 hangar at the Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg, Florida, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017. Four homebuilt airplane projects were being worked on to kick off the chapter’s fall season. As you walked through the door, there were several people crowded around the engine […]
$2 million competition launched to develop personal flying devices
Just launched is a new competition to encourage innovators to create a safe and easy-to-use personal flying device. Called GoFly, the two-year competition encourages teams from around the world to leverage recent advances in propulsion, energy, light-weight materials, and control and stability systems to make the dream of personal flight a reality. Prize money of $2 […]
Museum of Flight gets largest bequest in its history
SEATTLE — The Museum of Flight has received the largest bequest in its 52-year history, a donation of more than $17 million from the estate of Betty Houston, widow of Frank “Sam” Houston. The gift will establish the Frank “Sam” and Betty Houston Education Endowment to provide educational opportunities to young people exploring aerospace and STEM […]
Sky-Tec solenoid line sold to Lamar Technologies
Lamar Technologies has acquired the Sky-Tec branded solenoid product line from Hartzell Engine Technologies. Lamar Technologies is a supplier of Original Equipment solenoids in general aviation, supplying Cessna, Piper, and Cirrus, as well as other airframe manufacturers and aviation distributors. “This acquisition will broaden our solenoid product offerings by adding multiple PMA applications to the legacy […]
Western Aircraft now AeroLEDs distributor
BOISE, Idaho – Western Aircraft has been named an authorized distributor for AeroLEDs Light Emitting Diode (LED) products. “These LED lighting products complement our current business offerings,” said Western Aircraft’s Director of Parts and Logistics Walt Johns. “We are excited to offer these high-efficiency and long-lasting lights to our Beech, Cessna, Piper and Pilatus customers.” […]
House Democrats block FAA extension
A new post on Politico reports that House Democrats blocked a Republican push to fast-track an FAA extension on Sept. 25, 2017, with just days to go until current law expires Sept. 30. Democrats said they voted against the six-month extension because of unrelated Republican add-ons dealing with flood insurance, tax credits for victims of recent […]
ASA owner, authors receive UAA awards
Aviation Supplies & Academics owner Mike Lorden and authors Gary Ullrich and Paul Snyder were presented with the W. W. Estridge, Jr. and the John K. Lauber Safety awards during the 70th annual University Aviation Association (UAA) Collegiate Aviation Conference and Expo in Riverside, California. The Estridge Award, which honors American Airlines’ Captain W. W. […]
Florida International Air Show ready for takeoff
PUNTA GORDA, Florida— The Florida International Air Show (FIAS) will move forward with its 36th annual air show at the Punta Gorda Airport Oct. 13-15, 2017. The event will showcase a variety of military and civilian aircraft, support vehicles, pilots who will be performing and providing rides, dozens of aircraft on display, a Kid Zone, […]