Officials with GE Aerospace say the Catalyst, a new centerline, clean-sheet design, is the first turboprop engine to be certified to the latest standards, which include more than 20 new requirements.
Compromised oil pressure line fitting proves fatal for two
An in-flight fire due to a compromised oil pressure line fitting, which resulted in a collision with terrain during a subsequent emergency landing.
Picture of the Day: Colorful aircraft
Dan Oliver submitted this photo and note: “Four different colored airplanes all in one shot. Taken at Clermont County Airport (I69) in Batavia, Ohio.”
The tenacity of why
Never lose the childlike innocence that allows us to ask why so often when we were young. Cherish it as a gift. Too many of us push it out of our minds in an attempt to cast off childish things in favor of adulthood. It’s the dreamers who do big things. That has always been the case.
GA advocate raises alarm about California unleaded avgas court motion
The court action is “premature and counterproductive,” and could “cause undue harm to the general aviation community,” according to officials with the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).
2025 National General Aviation Awards honorees revealed
The General Aviation Awards board of directors have revealed the 2025 winners of the national flight instructor, aviation technician, and FAASTeam rep of the year.
AEM introduces compact digital audio system
The P139-HD Compact Digital Audio System is designed for aircraft with a fewer number of mission radios and for aircraft owners who may require a space-saving solution, according to officials with the Canadian avionics manufacturer.
Two airports with same name causes confusion
As we joined the pattern to prepare for landing we noticed there was no runway visible. The runway had been destroyed and was apparently being completely rebuilt with heavy machinery in place doing the construction. There were large yellow Xs at the end of where the runway would have been. We were still hearing traffic calls that were talking to us as we were in the pattern, but we never saw any other aircraft.
Pictures of the Day: Flying over glaciers
Jim Stevenson sent in these photos with a note: “During May of 2023 I flew in Alaska for a few weeks and captured these photographs while flying over glaciers.”