The Very Light Jet (VLJ) aircraft market will be worth $2.52 billion, with 1,403 jets being delivered between 2007 and 2011, according to a new study by global aviation consultants PMI Media Ltd. The study, called The Microjet Market 2007-2016, identifies six top contenders in the market: the Adam Aircraft A700, Embraer Phenom 100, Diamond […]
Original Travel Air factory designated historic site
The Travel Air Airplane Manufacturing Co. in Wichita has been designated an Historic Aerospace Site by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Travel Air was among the first viable airplane manufacturers to be established in Wichita in 1925, according to AIAA officials. It also was responsible for four aviation legends firmly establishing themselves in […]
Mooney’s “turnaround” CEO resigns, replaced with industry veteran
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 […]