The Transportation Security Administration announced on March 31 the implementation of its Secure Flight program, which shifts watch list matching responsibilities from individual aircraft operators to TSA. So far, TSA has assumed watch list matching responsibility only for passengers on domestic commercial flights, working with four aircraft operators, but it plans to add more carriers […]
CubCrafters unveils Super Sport Cub
CubCrafters recently unveiled the Super Sport Cub, the company’s most powerful aircraft. Available immediately, the LSA is a stronger and more powerful version of CubCrafters’ Sport Cub S2, according to officials at the Yakima, Wash.-based company. The two-place Super Sport Cub boasts the largest engine in the LSA industry, a 340 cubic inch engine producing […]
K-State forms flying club
Kansas State University’s Aviation Department has established the K-State Aviation Flying Club for any aviation enthusiasts to support the university’s competitive aviation teams.K-State at Salina has students who participate competitively in the FlightTeam, the Women’s Air Race Team, and the SkillsUSA Maintenance Team. The competitive programs help students develop flying and industry skills in addition […]
Cirrus chooses Garmin for jet
Cirrus Aircraft has selected Garmin as its avionics provider for production models of the Vision SF50 personal jet.The Vision flying test aircraft, V1, will have the Cirrus Perspective by GarminTM avionics system installed in early April — the same as is available on the SR-series of piston aircraft by Cirrus — and continue its flight […]
AirportCharges.com grows
AirportCharges.com, a website that reports charges at airports around the world, has expanded its library, adding more than 1,000 new airports in almost 40 countries. Users can now download charges from airports across Africa, South and Central America, and airports in Japan, Macau, Myanmar and Taiwan. The Indian subcontinent has also been expanded, with more […]
Goodyear expands Flight Eagle line
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s Aviation business recently introduced its Flight Eagle LT (Light Turbine) tire for entry level, Very Light and Light Jets.The Flight Eagle LT is an extension of Goodyear’s popular Flight Eagle line of aviation tires, a top choice for business jets. The Flight Eagle LT tire includes a six-ply tire […]
Signs of GA’s return to health
If you’re looking for good news about general aviation amid the economic doom and gloom, the Federal Aviation Administration and the UBS Business Jet Market Index are offering some. The FAA predicted that GA growth will resume in 2010, in the annual forecast it released March 31. The report was headlined: “Aviation Activity to Resume […]
Lancair’s first flight ends fatally
A loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
What’s your big idea?
It’s no secret that pilots are an innovative group. Stop in at any FBO and you’ll no doubt hear solutions not only on how to fix your flying or your airplane, but also the world. That’s why we’re turning to the readers of General Aviation News, asking you to share your “big ideas.” Those ideas […]