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Liberty unveils XL2 powered by Wilksch turbo-diesel engine

By Janice Wood · August 27, 2009 ·

Liberty Aerospace, Inc. unveiled the first XL2 fitted with the Wilksch Turbo Diesel at Oshkosh. The two-seat plane, which burns Jet A fuel, is designed to appeal to the international marketplace where 100LL is both expensive and hard to obtain, according to officials with the Melbourne, Fla.-based company. “Our international customers have been very clear […]

First audio visual warning system approved for use in national airspace

By Janice Wood · August 27, 2009 ·

The FAA recently approved the use of Audio Visual Warning Systems (AVWS) in the National Airspace System (NAS). An AVWS is described by the FAA as “a system that activates obstruction lighting and audio signals to alert the pilot of potential collisions with obstacles.” The Obstacle Collision Avoidance System (OCAS), developed by OCAS Inc., is […]

New runway opens at GED

By Janice Wood · August 27, 2009 ·

A new crosswind runway has opened at Delaware’s Sussex County Airport (GED). Runway 10-28 opened Aug. 25 at the airport, which is near Georgetown. The new $5.5 million runway replaces a smaller airstrip, Runway 13-31, that has been closed and is part of the airport’s taxiway system. For more information: SussexCountyde.gov

Air shows break all-time attendance records

By Janice Wood · August 27, 2009 ·

With five months completed and roughly two months remaining in the 2009 North American air show season, the news regarding air show attendance is a stark contrast to what other industries are experiencing amid a recession of historic proportions. The air show industry will see record attendance during the 2009 season. In fact, the International […]

Amelia Earhart exhibit opens Oct. 24

By Janice Wood · August 27, 2009 ·

The Museum of Flight in Seattle has brought together resources from around the country for its new exhibit, “In Search of Amelia Earhart.” The exhibit, which opens Oct. 24, features many of her personal artifacts, as well as photos, newspapers and newsreel footage. The exhibit will run until May 2010. For more information: 206-764-5720 or […]

Pay-by-the-hour insurance available

By Janice Wood · August 27, 2009 ·

With flying hours down in many parts of the country, commercial operators have less cash flow to pay the traditional premiums associated with operating flight schools, charter operations, flying clubs, rental operations and more. That’s why Travers & Associates, a St. Louis-based aviation insurance agency, now offers coverage that allows customers to pay for insurance […]

What’s your bizjet worth?

By Janice Wood · August 27, 2009 ·

What is the future for the value of pre-owned business jets? Newer is better, according to David Wyndham, VP and co-owner of Conklin & de Decker in the company’s latest AirReport. He notes: “Values for business jet aircraft built before mid-1990s are in dire straits — and they won’t likely recover. Even looking back at […]

Samson Motors accepts first deposits for Switchblade flying motorcycle

By Janice Wood · August 27, 2009 ·

Samson Motors, which is developing the Switchblade, a “multi-mode” vehicle (also called a flying motorcycle), began accepting deposits and assigning production numbers at this summer’s AirVenture in Oshkosh. “Nearly 3,000 people have expressed interest in the Switchblade Kit Aircraft. Our engineering progress finally reached the point where we felt it was appropriate to let the […]

Balloon Festival takes off next month

By Janice Wood · August 27, 2009 ·

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta takes off Oct. 3-11. The world’s largest hot air balloon festival, which attracts visitors and balloonists from around the globe, features more than 700 balloons in the sky at a time. Kicking of the festival is the America’s Challenge race for gas balloons, which launches (weather permitting) Oct. 3 from […]

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