Sonaca Aircraft has started assembly of the first two Sonaca 200s, a single-engine two seat general aviation aircraft, which will be used for ground and flight tests to obtain EASA certification. The first aircraft, which was assembled at Sonaca’s site in Belgium, has been entirely dedicated to ground tests. “We tested the strength of the seats, seat […]
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Technicians gear up for maintenance competition
Aviation’s top technicians from around the world are gearing up to compete in the Aerospace Maintenance Competition, presented by Snap-on at the MRO Americas 2017 Convention, April 25-27, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. The competition provides certified AMTs from major airlines, MROs and OEMs, as well as military personnel and students in […]
Sales launch for flying cars
RAAMSDONKSVEER, The Netherlands — PAL-V has officially started the sales of its flying cars, the Liberty Pioneer and Liberty Sport. “After years of hard work, beating the technical and qualification challenges, our team succeeded in creating an innovative flying car that complies with existing safety standards determined by regulatory bodies around the world,” says Robert Dingemanse, CEO […]
Napa Jet Center expands maintenance services
NAPA, California — Napa Jet Center at Napa County Airport (KAPC) has been selected by Textron Aviation to add the Beechcraft Authorized Service Center authorization for the Bonanza/Baron series of aircraft to its list of FAA Part 145 authorized maintenance capabilities. Napa Jet Center’s association with Cessna goes back to the company’s founding as Bridgeford Flying Services in 1946, […]
Court review of SMO settlement agreement requested
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has joined with five other groups and aviation businesses to petition the U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, asking the court to review the recent agreement between the FAA and the city of Santa Monica, California, over the future of Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO). […]
Sun 40 Sprint returns to SUN ‘n FUN
LAKELAND, Florida — The Sun 40 Sprint is back once again for the 43rd annual SUN ‘n FUN International Fly- In & Expo April 4-9, 2017. The Sun 40 Sprints will be staged as a fun contest of speed and precise navigation on Wednesday, April 5, at 10 am. The short 40 nm time trial will […]
Space Shuttle commander to speak at AMA Expo
Five time NASA space shuttle commander and Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) life member Robert “Hoot” Gibson will share his aviation story at the upcoming AMA Expo East at the Meadowlands Convention Center in Secaucus, New Jersey, Feb. 24-26. The three-day event is hosted by the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). The Expo will include […]
Women Take Flight
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — The New England Air Museum will re-launch its annual Women Take Flight Day on Saturday, March 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in commemoration of Women’s History Month. Visitors of all ages are invited to celebrate women’s contributions to aerospace history through special events, hands-on activities, and three special guest speakers […]
Baer Air changes name, plans expansion
MELBOURNE, Florida – Baer Air at Melbourne International Airport (KMLB) has changed its name to Apex Executive Jet Center (AEJC) as it expands and upgrades its facilities and services. Established in 2003 as Baer Air, the company started its operations as an FAA certified charter company, providing limited scheduled service to Florida and Bahamian destinations with piston aircraft. […]