Gretchen Jahn, who led Mooney Airplane Co.’s return to prominence in the last few years, resigned Oct. 1. In a brief statement, the company said Jahn resigned to pursue other interests. Replacing her is Dennis Ferguson, an industry veteran. “I have a passion for getting companies up and running,” Jahn said. “It has been exciting […]
2006 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy awarded
Former Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta has been named to receive the 2006 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy from the National Aeronautic Association. The trophy is awarded each year “to a living American for significant public service of enduring value to aviation in the United States.” Mineta, who resigned in July, was the longest-serving transportation secretary in […]
Ballistic Recovery System saves four more people bringing total saved to 198
Another successful aircraft parachute deployment saved four people in Jamaica last month. According to officials with Ballistic Recovery Systems Inc. (BRS), which makes the chute, the four were flying a Cirrus SR20. The accident is under investigation. To date, the BRS chutes are credited with saving 198 pilots and passengers.
CubCrafters delivers first Sport Cubs
CubCrafters reached a milestone last month with first customer deliveries of its Sport Cub. Production of the LSA at the company’s facility at Yakima Air Terminal/McAllister Field Airport (YKM) in Yakima, Wash., is expected to accelerate to one per week over the next four to six weeks and on to two per week near the […]
Sport Aircraft Works offers training to customers
Sport Aircraft Works, which imports Czech Aircraft Works’ S-LSA aircraft, including the Mermaid amphibian, the Parrot and the SportCruiser, now offers a training package to customers. New owners are eligible to receive 20 hours of flight training in their own airplanes, meeting the minimum requirements for the Sport Pilot license.Training is offered at the company’s […]
HondaJets to be sold for the first time
HondaJet will go on sale for the first time at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) annual meeting and convention, Oct. 17-19 in Orlando, Florida. The VLJ, which made its debut at Oshkosh last year, is expected to reach certification in about four years, with first deliveries slated for 2010.
Lockheed Martin to develop “road map” for introducing Unmanned Aircraft Systems
The FAA has tapped Lockheed Martin to develop a “road map” for introducing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into the National Airspace System. Lockheed Martin, working with the FAA’s Unmanned Aircraft Program Office, will look at the “big picture” of the emerging UAS market, evaluating the current state of mission needs, forecasting near-term demands on airspace […]
Micco Aircraft Co, Inc acquisition completed
Micco Aircraft Co., Inc. has concluded the acquisition of the Type Certificate and all associated assets of the former Micco Aircraft, Inc., previously located in Fort Pierce, Florida. All of the assets will be moved to Frank Phillips Field in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, so that production of the Micco SP26 Aerobatic aircraft can begin, with first […]
FAA issues Production Certificate to Adam Aircraft for A500
The FAA issued a Production Certificate Sept. 19 to Adam Aircraft, giving the company approval to manufacture and deliver its A500 aircraft under an FAA-approved type design. This allows Adam Aircraft to accelerate production of the A500 by being able to inspect and apply standard airworthiness certificates under a system approved by the FAA. The […]