WASHINGTON, D.C. — The third quarter general aviation aircraft shipment report, released Thursday by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), shows that total worldwide general aviation airplane shipments increased 5.7% to 1,678, and billings rose to $16 billion, up 4%. Piston-engine airplane shipments increased 9.2% to 806 in the first nine months of 2014, compared […]
Injured soldier gains new lease on life — in the air
The folks at Quicksilver Aeronautics say they are especially pleased to report the sale of a Special Light-Sport Aircraft, the Sport S2SE, to a different sort of customer — a war hero. While any aircraft delivery is satisfying, this one deserves extra attention, they say. “I met Jimmy Aguila recently. He called me to say he wanted […]
Brogan named president of Micro AeroDynamics
ANACORTES, Wash. — After several years as the flight test director and vice president at Micro AeroDynamics, Anni Brogan has become president of the company. She succeeds founder Charles White, who remains active in the company. Brogan has become an authority on the technology of micro vortex generators, according to company officials. Working with the FAA, […]
West Star Aviation opens accessory shops at CAE and ALN
West Star Aviation recently added accessory shop capabilities at its Columbia, South Carolina (CAE) location. The new shop became fully operational in April. In addition, West Star will open another all new accessory shop at its East Alton, Ill. (ALN) location during the fourth quarter of 2014. The new CAE shop offers starter-generator repair/overhaul and […]
Sebring LSA Expo update
In just three months, the 11th annual U.S. Sport Aviation Expo will take aviation’s center stage, opening on Wednesday, Jan. 14, and closing on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015. The show will feature the latest in light-sport, homebuilt, and refurbished production aircraft and ultralights, as well as engines, avionics and more, according to organizers. Discounted tickets […]
Garmin expands European FliteChart coverage
Garmin has expanded global aviation chart coverage with the latest release of European terminal charts, including instrument approach charts, SIDs, STARs, and airport diagrams. These charts are the most recent addition to the growing list of worldwide aviation charting products available from Garmin, which are compatible with select Garmin avionics and portables, according to company officials.. […]
Jet Aviation STL to host NBAA Regional Forum
Jet Aviation St. Louis has been selected by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) to host one of the association’s Regional Forums in 2015. Jet Aviation will host the final NBAA Regional Forum of 2015 on Sept. 17 at its St. Louis facility, located at the St. Louis Downtown Airport in East St. Louis, Ill. Jet Aviation has […]
Night flight ends in fatal crash
Aircraft: Piper Warrior. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Marana, Ariz. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The non-instrument-rated pilot had amassed an estimated 185 hours of total flight experience, of which 7.3 hours were conducted at night over sparsely populated terrain. He had flown the route twice before in the day time. The accident flight was the first time […]
Plastic Fantastic P-51
By any number of surveys, the P-51 Mustang is one of the most admired airplanes in the history of aviation. Even though that statement sounds bold — on the verge of exaggeration — most readers will surely agree. Like most aviators, I’ve never flown in an original P-51, although I have flown in a light kit version called the […]