Sportsplanes.com will sell the Remo G-3 in the U.S. Manufactured in Germany, the high-wing LSA is powered by a 100-hp Rotax 912S. For more information:
Other Oshkosh 2006 News: Flight Design has delivered more than 600 CT’s
Flight Design has delivered more than 600 CTs since the model’s introduction in 1997. Nearly 100 have been registered as special light-sport aircraft in the USA. The all-composite, two-place CT is powered by a 100-hp Rotax 912S engine and equipped with a BRS parachute as standard equipment. For more information: 860-963-7272
Other Oshkosh 2006 News: Aircraft Spruce will open Canadian warehouse
Aircraft Spruce, which has warehouses in Corona, Calif., and Griffin, Ga., will open a Canadian warehouse in Toronto. The company will begin taking orders in September through its partnership with Kit Plane Builders, a company that offers builder’s assistance. For more information:
Cirrus Design Corp. debuted its new Cirrus Turbo at AirVenture
Tornado Alley Turbo, Inc., of Ada, Okla., will supply the turbonormalizing system, which will feature a twin turbonormalized, dual intercooled engine installation matched with a new three-blade Hartzell lightweight composite propeller and a built-in oxygen system. Also incorporating GAMIjectors balanced fuel/air ratios, this system will provide increased speed while maintaining remarkably cool cylinder head temperatures […]
Spectrum 33 twin-engine jet crash during a routine test flight
The July 25 crash of the Spectrum 33 twin-engine jet prototype at Spanish Fork Airport, Utah, during a routine test flight claimed the lives of Glenn Maben, director of flight operations, and Nathan Forrest, vice director. According to preliminary NTSB reports, the aircraft’s ailerons were misrigged.
Piper Aircraft Inc is the new name of The New Piper Aircraft Inc
The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. has changed its name to Piper Aircraft, Inc. The name change is part of a new campaign that evokes the history and heritage of Piper, which celebrates its 70th anniversary next year, company officials said. The New Piper Aircraft was born in 1995 when a nucleus of employees joined with […]
Cessna Citation Mustang began the last step of flight testing to gain type certification
Cessna began function and reliability flight testing on the Citation Mustang earlier this month, the last step before gaining type certification from the FAA, which is expected later this year. The TC will include approval for single-pilot operation, day/night operations, VFR, IFR and RVSM. The Mustang, which features a Garmin G1000 glass cockpit, will be […]
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association announces record-breaking shipment and billing figures
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced record-breaking shipment and billing figures during this year’s AirVenture. In the first half of 2006, shipments totaled 1,843, a 19.1% increase over the same period last year, with industry billings rising 34.9% to $8.8 billion. “This is the highest recorded billings for the first half of a year […]
Commander Premier Aircraft Corp formed when 50 Aero Commander owners purchased assets of the bankrupt company
Commander Premier Aircraft Corp., formed last year when 50 Commander owners purchased the assets of the bankrupt company, has opened its factory parts department, which is accepting orders for parts for all models of the single-engine planes. This is the second operation established by the new company at its Cape Girardeau, Mo. facility. In February, […]