The Cirrus Vision Jet has achieved FAA certification, paving the way for customer deliveries this year. The Vision Jet — called a single-engine Personal Jet by Cirrus Aircraft officials — can accommodate up to five adults and two children. It features the proprietary Cirrus Perspective Touch by Garmin flight deck and is approved for Flight Into Known Ice […]
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NBAA kicks off today
The National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition — one of the biggest shows in general aviation — kicks off today in Orlando. More than 27,000 aviation professionals are expected to attend the show, which features more than 1,100 exhibitors. Expect a lot of news about new products to come out of the […]
New aircraft leasing and financing company debuts
Setouchi Holdings has launched Setouchi Aircraft Leasing and Trading Corporation (SALT), an aircraft leasing and financing company. Headquartered in the U.S., SALT is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Setouchi, and the sister company of Quest Aircraft Company. As the finance arm of Setouchi Holdings, SALT will work with Quest Aircraft and customers to secure financing for the Kodiak […]
Aviation career fair attracts more employers than students
HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) Hagerstown Campus will host an aeronautics career fair on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with school officials noting that the fair has attracted more employers than available students for hire, a strong indicator of career trends for the region. Employers expected to be […]
Avidyne partners with SmartSky Networks
Avidyne Corporation has partnered with SmartSky Networks, with Avidyne providing and supporting SmartSky’s airborne products into the U.S. general aviation industry. “SmartSky Networks is developing innovative data and voice communications solutions and we are delighted to be partnered with them to bring this advanced technology to market,” said Dan Schwinn, Avidyne’s President & CEO. “Along with our […]
FlightSafety adds master-level advanced training courses
FlightSafety International has added Master-Level Advanced Training courses for Beechcraft King Air, Cessna Citation, Dassault Falcon, Gulfstream, and Pilatus aircraft. The courses include Advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Training, Advanced Rejected Takeoff Go/No-Go, Advanced Crew Resource Management/Human Factors Line-Oriented Flight Training, and Advanced Energy Management. All four courses will be available for Gulfstream GV, G280, G450, […]
A trip back in time at the World War I Dawn Patrol
By BOB JAQUES Hundreds of spectators gathered Oct. 1-2, 2016, on the grassy field along a seldom used runway in Dayton, Ohio, to watch World War I replica airplanes have mock dogfights as they flew overhead. The rat-tat-tat of machine gun fire could be heard over the loudspeakers as the airplanes approached the crowd overhead. The replica […]
Oklahoma No Drone Zone goes into effect Nov. 1
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma House Bill 2599, which restricts the flight of unmanned aircraft over locations and businesses that are considered critical infrastructure, goes into effect Nov. 1, 2016. The bill was passed last year in light of new security concerns for businesses, government facilities and private citizens, according to lawmakers. Sen. Ron Sharp was […]
Aviation Community Foundation takes off
DENVER — Aviation Community Foundation held its first “Elevate Workshop” Oct. 14-15 at Centennial Airport (KAPA), which brought together aviation educators from around the country to participate in a first of its kind, intensive workshop. The Elevate Workshop aimed to give educators tools and resources to take their programs to the next level, according to […]