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Company creating fleet of jet airliner firefighting aircraft
Neptune Aviation will be the first company to use the Airbus A319 to fight fires.
New president for General Aviation Manufacturers Association
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) Board of Directors has tapped James Viola as the association’s new president and CEO. He will replace Pete Bunce, who is retiring after 20 years at the helm of the association.
Taxi Camera introduced for experimental aircraft
The camera “provides excellent vision of what the pilot often can’t see: What’s straight in front,” according to company officials.
Student pilot loses control during engine start
The pilot’s loss of directional control during engine start.
Picture of the Day: King Air sunset
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “A nice Florida sunset at the Bartow Executive Airport (KBOW) of a Beechcraft King Air 350 sitting on ramp.”
Expert tips on extending the life of your airplane’s engine
I have been working in the General Aviation fuels and lubricant area for about 45 years, and for the last four decades one of the most frequent questions I get is “what are the biggest problems in these areas?” The answer for both is the same.
FAA updates ADS-B privacy program
The program allows pilots to opt out of real-time ADS-B flight tracking by the general public.
WAI Pioneer Hall of Fame reveals Class of 2025
“We are proud to announce our 2025 International Pioneer Hall of Fame inductees who represent women who have carried the weight of future female aviators on their shoulders as they broke down gender barriers,” says Lynda Coffman, WAI CEO. “These trailblazing female aviators proved that women could succeed and contribute to aviation in unique ways.”