Although safety of U.S. commercial air travel has improved significantly in recent years, the overall safety of general aviation hasn’t improved appreciably in several decades. A big reason for that disparity may be attributable to the limited availability of digital flight data to perform safety analysis. Commercial aviation safety has improved in part because of […]
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TriFan 600 takes off as crowdfunding soars to $4 million
DENVER, Colo. — In just two weeks, equity crowdfunders have reserved shares for more than $4 million via StartEngine.com/Startup/XTI to support development of an airplane with the speed, range, and comfort of a business jet and the ability to take off and land like a helicopter. XTI Aircraft Company (XTI) is pioneering the use of […]
Textron bolsters East Coast service facilities
Textron Aviation reports that its company-owned service facilities in Greensboro, N.C., Wilmington, Del., Newburgh, N.Y. and Atlanta, Ga., have received new certifications from the FAA, expanding their capabilities to provide service and support to Beechcraft King Air, Cessna Citation and Hawker customers. Under the expanded certifications, the Newburgh and Greensboro facilities are authorized to service Beechcraft King Air […]
Picture of the day: World War II aircraft to paint Virginia Beach skyline
This bright yellow Fokker DR-I is among the many aircraft that will participate in the Military Aviation Museum’s Biplanes and Triplanes World War One Air Show, which kicks off Oct. 3-4, in Pungo, Va. “Biplanes and Triplanes is all about immersing yourself in the 1920s. Folks come for the experience — watching the beautifully painted World […]
NTSB forum to address inflight loss of control in GA aircraft
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a one-day forum to examine the problem of loss-of-control crashes in general aviation fixed-wing aircraft, and explore possible solutions. The event, “Humans and Hardware: Preventing Inflight Loss of Control in General Aviation,” will be held Oct.14, in Washington, D.C., and streamed live online. “Every GA […]
Repair stations cleared to inspect equipment on experimental aircraft
In response to a question posed by the Aircraft Electronics Association, the FAA has stated that Repair Stations can test and inspect equipment on experimental aircraft. On April 27, AEA officials requested a legal interpretation regarding whether a properly rated repair station may perform tests and inspections on altitude-keeping and transponder equipment for experimental aircraft in […]
Witham Field wins Florida’s GA Airport of the Year award
Martin County Airport/Witham Field (KSUA) has been named General Aviation Airport of the Year by the Florida Department of Transportation. General aviation airports from around the state are considered for the award based on the categories of safety, aesthetics, and airport management. “Everything from the condition of the runways to the professionalism of airport staff […]
Utah Aerospace Pathways Program takes flight
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Just announced by Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert is the Utah Aerospace Pathways program, which will provide students the opportunity to graduate high school with a certificate in aerospace manufacturing and begin an aerospace manufacturing career. “The creation of the Utah Aerospace Pathways program will benefit Utah students for generations to come. This […]
Wall of Honor gives pilots a reason to go flying
“We are trying to give pilots a reason to go flying,” said Rainier Flight Service founder Gordon Alvord. “This goes beyond the $100 hamburger or a flight lesson.” Using custom built flight scheduling software, the system takes advantage of the rise of social media to encourage pilots to earn profile badges on their Wall of Honor. To date, […]