Hartzell Engine Technologies has finalized the purchase of C&D Associates, which manufactures a line of branded aircraft cabin combustion heaters, as well as FAA-approved PMA parts for Janitrol and South Wind cabin heaters. “We are very happy to welcome the C&D line of products to the Hartzell Engine Technologies cabin heater family,” Mike Disbrow, president of […]
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Sonex reveals B models now in development
Sonex Aircraft has unveiled its latest aircraft development project: Sonex and Waiex B-Models. “What is the B-Model?” asks Sonex designer and founder John Monnett. “It’s what you’ve been asking for. More of everything you want in a sport aircraft: More room and comfort, more panel space, more fuel, more engine choices, and more standard features combined with reduced build time and the […]
Cobalt Valkyrie pre-orders top $50 Million in 90 days
SAN FRANCISCO — Cobalt reports it received more than $50 million in pre-orders for the company’s first two models — the Co50 Valkyrie and the Valkyrie-X — within the first 90 days. The fully certified version, Co50 Valkyrie, and the experimental version, Valkyrie-X, were publicly introduced Nov. 12, 2015. Upon opening the order book, Cobalt officials said they received hundreds […]
Switchblade flying car development advances
Sam Bousfield, CEO of Samson Motors and designer of the Switchblade flying sports car, recently unveiled the latest advances in the company’s multi-year program to establish a viable flying car. “The idea of landing at an airport, pushing a button to stow wings and tail, and drive to your destination not only brings us new-found […]
The Sporty’s Foundation releases annual report
The Sporty’s Foundation made bequests totaling $152,500 during 2015, acting on its commitment to attract more pilots and aviation technicians to general aviation. The Sporty’s Foundation has provided more than $1 million since its inception to assist a variety of groups and organizations whose goals align with theirs. Overhead and administrative costs for the foundation are […]
Charlie Johnson named Wings Over the Rockies chairman
DENVER — Charlie Johnson, President and Co-Founder of Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. (AEAC), the developer of the Sun Flyer solar-electric flight trainer, has been named chairman of the board of the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum in Denver. Johnson is also a former president of Cessna. John Knudsen, executive vice president of […]
Cirrus unveils enhanced 2016 SR series
Cirrus Aircraft has introduced announced enhanced connectivity, design and luxury in the new 2016 SR series aircraft, delivering an experience officials say is “on par with luxury automobiles to both pilot and passengers.” Every 2016 Cirrus is delivered with a new Bluetooth audio panel that allows for phone calls and music to be wirelessly connected and […]
ADS-B now standard on new Diamonds
Diamond Aircraft Industries reports it will be equipping all newly ordered US registered DA20, DA40, DA42 and DA62 aircraft with standard ADS-B In/Out Garmin 345 series transponders. “We are very pleased to offer Garmin’s new GTX-345 series NextGen Transponders with ADS-B In/Out as standard equipment on all our new aircraft for sale in the U.S.”, said Peter Maurer, president […]
NBC Sports to air special on Reno Air Races
The NBC Sports Network will air a one-hour show Sunday, March 27, featuring the National Championship Air Races. The program begins at noon Pacific Standard Time. “The fact that the National Championship Air Races, the fastest motor sport in the world, will be the feature of a one-hour show to air on the NBC Sports […]