Hawker Beechcraft Corp. has unveiled the Beechcraft King Air 350i. The King Air 350i highlights four areas of interior upgrades: An advanced infotainment system, the Rockwell Collins Venue integrated Cabin Management System (CMS), which features video screens, iPod connectivity and more; a redesigned cabin; a multi-step noise reduction process that drops sound levels by 4 […]
Assisted living for retired pilots available
Eagles Nest at Platte Valley, Colorado’s first aviation-themed assisted living home, has officially opened. Located in Weld County between Fort Lupton and Hudson, Eagles Nest is adjacent to Platte Valley Airport and the Vintage Aero Flying Museum. The new assisted living home is an addition to the neighboring aviation community, according to officials at Eagles […]
Landing gear malfunctions
The fracture and failure of the right landing gear actuator, which resulted in a gear collapse during the landing roll.
Fund established for family of Steve Fletcher
A fund has been established for the wife and two young children of well-known British aviation photographer Steve Fletcher, who was killed in the crash of a Remos GX Light Sport Aircraft at the LSA Expo in Sebring, Florida, on Jan. 25. As reported here on Jan. 26, “On Sunday, January 25th, at 7:35 a.m. […]
Cessna modifies the SkyCatcher
Cessna Aircraft Co. has modified the tail on its Light Sport Aircraft. According to Cessna Manager of Communications Angela Landwher, the vertical tail was made larger and given less sweep in response to a stall-spin accident during flight testing last year. During a test flight, the LSA entered a spin from which the pilot could […]
Gulfstream and Jet Aviation buck business trend
Gulfstream Aerospace and Jet Aviation, both owned by General Dynamics, posted strong revenues and profits for 2008 on Jan. 29, according to reports in the financial press. General Dynamics posted $29.3 billion in revenues and $2.48 billion in profits last year, up from $27.2 billion and $2.1 billion in the respective previous periods, but it […]
Grob Aerospace deal could save SPn jet project
An agreement for German investors to take over the trainer aircraft activities of the insolvent Grob Aerospace group may clear the way for a separate deal to resurrect Grob’s SPn light business jet program, according to the on-line newsletter AINalerts. Grob’s insolvency administrator, Dr. Michael Jaffe, announced on Jan. 29 a deal under which the […]
Russian investors want partners or buyers for AAI
Russian investment firm Industrial Investors announced on Jan. 29 that it is seeking to sell all or part of AAI Acquisition, the company formed to buy the assets of bankrupt Adam Aircraft Industries last April, according to Aviation International News. The magazine’s on-line newsletter reported that a company spokesman said, “All options are on the […]
Pilot dies after crashing into mountain
The pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance during a cruise descent. The darkness and mountainous terrain were factors.