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 […]
Coast Guard takes over ADIZ patrol
The Coast Guard’s air station in Atlantic City, N.J., is taking over responsibility for intercepting airplanes that violate the Washington, D.C., Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). Previously patrolled by the Customs and Border Patrol’s Blackhawks, the ADIZ will now be patrolled by the Coast Guard’s HH-65C Dolphins, which will be equipped with civilian-frequency VHF radios […]
The Buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
“Tony said his goal was to make people sick because he wanted the dog-fighting scenes to be as accurate as possible. He wanted them to get that feeling of what it was like to be in the airplane and the cockpit.” — David Ellison, one of the stars of “Flyboys” on director Tony Bill’s vision […]
Decisions, decisions
“Another five minutes and I am going to shut us down!” my copilot declared in frustration as we sat at the hold short line of Alpha Nine, waiting our turn to take off from King County International/Boeing Field (BFI). It was a late afternoon in August. We had the windows and the vents open and […]
Precedent (NJ airport under attack)
In regards to the letter in the Aug. 18th issue about the New Jersey airport that is under attack (N.J. airport under attack), I wish to add the following: Unfortunately Mr. Walker’s statement that if the NIMBYS are legally successful in any way, it will set a precedent that will affect not only the airports […]
Boeing slates historic building for demolition
The Boeing Airplane Co. is planning to tear down a significant piece of aviation history. The Plant 2 building on East Marginal Way South in Seattle is slated for demolition soon. This is the factory that employed 30,000 Seattle people at the peak of World War II, turning out B-17 Flying Fortresses at the rate of several […]