Powerplant Developments Limited of West Sussex, England, has named aviation industry veteran Timothy T. Archer president and CEO of the new company. “Having someone with Tim’s reputation, integrity and experience leading our team certainly puts us way ahead in many of our certification and marketing efforts,” said Derek Graham, chairman and co-founder of PPD. “Tim […]
Build A Plane project begins in remote Alaskan village
The first five boxes containing components of a Thorp T-211 that will be built and flown by high school students has reached Hooper Bay, Alaska. Sponsored by Build a Plane, the Thomas W. Wathen Foundation, IndUS Aviation and the FAA, the Build A Plane project at Hooper Bay High School is the first in a […]
A faster Hummingbird helo
Maximum speed for the Hummingbird helicopter has been raised to 115 knots, or 132 mph, indicated airspeed, according to an early July announcement from Vertical Aviation Technologies. For those with “the need for speed,” this modification also reduces fuel consumption, engine oil temperature and vibration at the tail rotor, said Brad Clark, president of the […]
Which airplane is the ‘best of the best?’ Six to be put to the vote at Oshkosh
Six of the world’s finest restored vintage aircraft will travel to Oshkosh in July to vie for top honors in the first National Aviation Hall of Fame’s “Best of the Best” People’s Choice Award competition. Visitors to AirVenture, slated for July 23-29, will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite from among the six […]
Peter Wright Sr dies at 90
Peter Wright Sr., in his time a Naval Aviator, Flying Tiger, helicopter pioneer and founder of the American Helicopter Museum, died June 1 at Bryn Mawr, Pa. He was 90 years old. Wright was best known as the founder and chairman emeritus of Keystone Helicopter, as a highly decorated combat airman from the famed American […]
Epic’s Victory Jet flies: Maiden flight puts jet on track to be at Oshkosh
Only six and a half months after design work began on a clean sheet of paper, the Epic Victory Jet made its maiden flight July 6 at Redmond, Oregon. The first flight keeps the Victory on track for its debut at EAA AirVenture this month, said Rick Schrameck, Epic’s CEO. From clean sheet to first […]
Environmentally friendly engine to be unveiled at AirVenture
One of the reasons pilots go to EAA AirVenture each year is to see the latest innovations. This month, Sonex Aircraft, LLC and AeroConversions Products will debut a new research and development initiative to explore viable alternative energies for powering sport aircraft. Details about the E-Flight Initiative will be unveiled during the week-long show, along […]
Clean up with IFR — the soap, that is
Aviation companies will try all sorts of things to get people to visit their booths at trade shows. One of the more popular methods is the give-away. Pens, stickers and candy are popular. One of the more unusual giveaways comes from Mountain High Oxygen based in Redmond, Ore. One of the edicts of the company […]
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“Local airfields are hubs of economic activity and bring millions of dollars annually to rural communities and allow small businesses, and the jobs they create, to stay in those areas. We believe that Congress should work to find ways to support and strengthen the small business economy of rural America through aviation, not unfairly tax […]