WASHINGTON, D.C. — New numbers released by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) show that airplane shipments and billings were down in the first quarter of 2015. Total airplane shipments declined from 520 during the first quarter of 2014 to 441 in the first quarter of 2015. Airplane billings were down 12.6% from last year to $4.5 billion. […]
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Airlines expect ADS-B Out ‘grace period’
Aviation Week is reporting, “U.S. airlines expect that FAA will allow a five-year “grace period” for full compliance with the agency’s 2010 mandate that carriers’ aircraft be Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out capable by Jan. 1, 2020.” Airlines for America filed a “grace period” petition, but it isn’t just the industry begging for more time. Technical […]
NAHA calls on Connecticut lawmakers to drop Whitehead claim to first flight
DAYTON, Ohio — The National Aviation Heritage Alliance (NAHA) is calling on Connecticut lawmakers to restore their support for the Wright brothers after a major publisher backed off its claim that Connecticut resident Gustave Whitehead flew first. In a New York Times article published Friday, April 17, the publisher of Jane’s All the World’s Aircraft […]
Second annual Learn to Fly Day slated by Continental Motors
FAIRHOPE, Ala. — Zulu Flight Training and Continental Motors Services will hold their second annual “Learn to Fly” day Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at H. L. Sonny Callahan Airport. Admission is free. Events and activities will include Discovery Flights, Young Eagles flights, aircraft displays, flight simulators, educational seminars, children’s activities, […]
IMC Club opens Manhattan chapter
The newest chapter of the IMC Club has opened in the heart of Manhattan, New York. Hosted by the Manhattan Flight Club, it is intended to serve pilots who work and the New York City traffic prevents them from getting to their local airport on a regular basis and stay proficient and current. Staying proficient as a […]
NTSB releases video alert on importance of preflight checks
A Video Safety Alert highlighting the extra vigilance that pilots should take in doing preflight inspections prior to a first flight after maintenance work has been released by the National Transportation Safety Board. The video also addresses the crucial role that mechanics have in ensuring that a plane’s flight control system is rigged correctly after maintenance […]
Diesel Archer DX receives FAA validation
Piper Aircraft reports that Technify Motors GmbH, a German-based member of the Continental Motors Group, has received validation approval from the FAA for its European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) supplemental type certificate in support of the new diesel trainer option, the Archer DX. Originally launched in cooperation with Continental Motors at the Aero Friedrichshafen tradeshow in […]
Western Michigan University takes delivery of new Frasca sim
The College of Aviation at Western Michigan University has taken delivery of a new Frasca SR20 Level 5 Flight Training Device (FTD) and has also upgraded its two existing Frasca SR20 FTDs to match the new device. The FTDs will feature upgraded electronic control loading of the flight controls to more accurately recreate the “feel” […]
Rich Englert named Hillsboro Aviation’s chief pilot
Rich Englert has joined Hillboro Aviation‘s management team as chief pilot for the company’s contract and charter division. Division missions include external load, firefighting, aerial survey, film and photography, power line patrol and search and rescue. The company operates a fleet of 13 turbine aircraft and 25 pilots. Englert first entered the helicopter industry in […]