Fred Johnsen, the force behind the Airailimages YouTube channel and General Aviation News Of Wings & Things columnist, recently posted a video honoring John Lane, one of Idaho’s premier warbird restorers and pilots, who died March 21, 2024, after a brief illness.
French company to open new facility at KSRQ
The new facility will focus on the reassembly of aircraft intended for delivery to clients in the U.S., according to company officials, who note that more than 200 aircraft have already been pre-ordered in the U.S.
Quality Aircraft Accessories acquires Approved Turbo Components
ATC overhaul and exchange work will be relocated to QAA’s headquarters and manufacturing facility in Tulsa.
I do not ever intend to find myself in this situation again
I was at a loss as to how this could have happened as I consider myself a very cautious and safe pilot.
A different kind of fly-in
Based off the Airbnb model, Fly-Inn.com lists properties for short-term rentals for general aviation pilots.
CubCrafters looks for pilot input on latest model
As part of its final stages of development of the Carbon Cub UL, CubCrafters is inviting pilots to fly the aircraft to get their input on the aircraft’s performance, features, and options.
ICON Aircraft files for bankruptcy
Company officials say they are looking to sell the business under Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code, “while continuing to support its customers and operations during the Chapter 11 process.”
Air Plains now authorized Garmin dealer
Air Plains also offers custom powder-coated and laser engraved avionics panels, designed and produced in-house on CNC machines specifically to the customer’s preferred layout, company officials said.
Cessna 310 crashes on first flight after maintenance
The failure of maintenance personnel to properly rig the rudder trim system after reinstallation and pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection after recent maintenance, which resulted in an inability to adequately maintain directional control during the flight.