What happens when the lights go out? Phrased one way or another, that is among the first questions to cross the minds of people unfamiliar with glass cockpits, but all too familiar with Microsoft’s notorious Blue Screen of Death. It’s a good question. Backup instruments are required by the FAA. How they are provided is […]
Not just another AirVenture souvenir…
Going to Oshkosh? Is buying a Lake Amphibian on your list of things to do? How about buying the entire kit and kaboodle? For the first time ever, the AirVenture grounds will be the site of an auction of all the assets of an aircraft line — the Lake Amphibian. The auction, slated for 4:30 […]
AirVenture 2005: Celebrating the past, looking toward the future
If your summer air show plans include shopping for a Light Sport Aircraft, picking up gadgets that enhance your aviation experience, admiring rare warbirds or basking in the glory of record setting aircraft, you’ll want to be at Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) in Oshkosh, Wis., July 25-31. This year’s EAA AirVenture promises all that, and […]
Coming to America: More S-LSAs are certified by the FAA
The Light Sport Aircraft field is growing. In mid-May the Hansen AirGroup received FAA certification for two Special Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA), a Tecnam Sierra and a Tecnam Echo Super Echo. The company expects to have a third aircraft certified by mid-June. The aircraft are manufactured by S.R.L. Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam of Italy and are […]
Interest grows in B-29 at bottom of Lake Mead
A B-29 that crashed into Lake Mead in July 1948 was not found until 2002. Now, not a week goes by that officials at the National Resource Area of Lake Mead in Boulder City, Nev., do not get an inquiry from someone who wants to dive on the bomber. “I get at least two or […]
Executive Jet Management offers charter guarantee
CINCINNATI — Executive Jet Management (EJM) now offers a charter guarantee to qualified aircraft owners. “For the right aircraft, particularly Citation Xs and Excels, we can guarantee a defined number of charter hours per year, 100, 200, 300 or more, resulting in substantial revenue for the owner,” explained Albert C. Pod, president and CEO. In […]
Total healthcare program created for bizjet engines
CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J. — The Total Healthcare Program for Honeywell TFE731 powerplants, recently launched by Jet-Care and its sister company Spectro, is being extended to cover the most popular engines from Pratt & Whitney Canada and Williams International. “Business jet operators have been asking for a comprehensive engine condition monitoring service for a long time […]
Forecast calls for $106.7 billion in bizjets in next eight years
FAIRFAX, Va. — A total of 7,417 business aircraft valued at $106.7 billion will be produced between 2005-2014. That’s the prediction from the Teal Group in its 15th annual world business aircraft production forecast. This compares to the 14th annual forecast, which called for 6,413 business jets worth $91.7 billion to be produced in 2004-2013. […]
Russians enter LSA market with Sigma
Designers at the VVV-Avia factory in Samara, Russia, are completing the necessary paperwork to introduce the Sigma Aircraft as the newest entry in the Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) market. The airplane will be introduced to the U.S. during EAA AirVenture in July. According to its designers, the Sigma represents a conscious move to break with […]