Honda Aircraft Company, Inc., announced updates to its HondaJet program on April 30, including revised first flight and delivery timetables for the company’s light jet. “Ongoing global aerospace industry business challenges have resulted in a delay in receiving critical components for conforming aircraft production, which will result in a new first flight target of January […]
Remnant of Adam Aircraft finally closed
AAI Acquisition, the company that bought the assets of bankrupt Adam Aircraft Industries, apparently has ended operations at Centennial Airport in Englewood, Colorado. “It’s come to a very quiet and sad ending,” said Robert Olislagers, director of the airport where Adam Aircraft certified and produced the A500 piston twin and tried to certify the A700 […]
General Dynamics says Gulfstream ‘Held Its Own’ in Q1
The aerospace division at General Dynamics, which includes Gulfstream and Jet Aviation, “held its own” in the first quarter, parent company chairman and CEO Nicholas Chabraja said during an investor conference call. “A noteworthy accomplishment, I think, in light of business market conditions.” As a whole, first-quarter revenues at General Dynamics rose to $18.3 billion, […]
Air Transport Association responds to Biden remarks
The Air Transport Association of America, the trade organization for U.S. airlines, wrote a sharp letter to Vice President Biden about advice to avoid air travel that he gave on NBC’s “Today” show, April 30. “Vice President Biden’s comment that people should avoid air travel in response to the H1N1 flu outbreak was extremely disappointing,” […]
Cessna kicks off Sun ‘n Fun with strong sales
Cessna opened Sun ‘n Fun with strong sales. Company officials reported that the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) ordered 19 Cessna 182T Skylanes. CAP has the largest fleet of Cessna single-engine aircraft in the world, with more than 500 used for missions in its disaster relief, cadet programs, aerospace education and search and rescue operations. The […]
ELT switch could save your life
What’s more important to you: Money in your bank account or a search and rescue operation if you go missing in your airplane? If your choice is for the search and rescue effort, you would be well-advised to switch your ELT from the old standby 121.5 to the newer 406 Mhz frequency. Lt. Col. Bill […]
Embry-Riddle unveils new bio-fueled jet dragster
The latest incarnation of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s student-designed Embry-Riddle Jet Dragster made its world debut at Sun ‘n Fun yesterday. Combining new aerodynamics and a General Electric J-85 fighter jet engine with an ultra-light tube chassis, the exhibition car is built to satisfy fans’ need for speed and demonstrate Embry-Riddle’s green technology initiatives, according to […]
Variable winds lead to loss of control
The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during an aborted landing that resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent hard landing.
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