Cirrus Aircraft has received FAA certification for Cirrus Perception, a special mission platform tailored specifically for both the Cirrus SR22 and SR22T models. This new multi-mission, adaptive Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft offers performance capabilities suitable for airborne traffic and law enforcement operations, aerial surveying, mapping and photography, search and rescue missions, disaster management and […]
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Epic Aircraft launches inaugural Odyssey World Tour
BEND, Ore. — Epic Aircraft has successfully launched its inaugural Epic Odyssey World Tour, an around-the-world journey traversing nine countries and 20 cities in 21 days, covering 15,000 nautical miles in 50 flight hours. A 26-person team comprising Epic owners, Epic Aircraft staff, pilots, guests, and photographers arrived in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 6 in six […]
LAM Aviation introduces wing flight control system
SAN FRANCISCO — LAM Aviation has introduced a new wing flight control system. According to company officials, the LAM Aero System (LAS) is based on a novel approach to using aileron and flap panels that exploits new interactions between the panels, while uncoupling the traditional interdependent sizing relationship between ailerons and flaps. The resulting configurations limit loss of […]
Cesssna offers hard point provisions on Grand Caravan EX
Cessna has recently received certification for hard point provisions for the Cessna Grand Caravan EX. These hard points give owners additional mission capabilities, such as extended range with additional fuel tanks, increased cargo space, agricultural operations and the ability to configure the aircraft for missions that require armament, company officials explained. The Grand Caravan EX is […]
First flight: Mooney Ovation Ultra
On June 4, the first Mooney Ovation Ultra made its maiden flight. Mooney Chief Test Pilot Mike Miles made an approximate 60 minute flight from Runway 30 at Kerrville Municipal Airport/Louis Schreiner Field (KERV). The Ovation Ultra Serial Number 32-0001 is a fully FAA conforming certification aircraft, according to company officials. The airplane will continue test flying […]
Quest Aircraft names new Kodiak dealer
Quest Aircraft Company has appointed Aviation Unlimited as an authorized Kodiak dealer for Eastern Canada. Based in Oshawa, Ontario, Aviation Unlimited has more than 30 years of experience in the aviation industry, according to Quest officials. The company’s sales territory for the Kodiak covers the province of Quebec and the Maritimes. Over the last few years, Quest […]
Clear Skies Club debuts
GEORGETOWN, Texas — Charlie Bravo Aviation, an aviation consulting company, and a broker and dealer of pre-owned jets, turboprops and rotorcraft, has launched Clear Skies Club. The subscription-based service minimizes expenses for private aircraft ownership and charter, whether for an established flight department or someone considering private aviation for the first time, according to company officials. Clear […]
NASA research plane gets X number, new name
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With 14 electric motors turning propellers and all of them integrated into a uniquely-designed wing, NASA will test new propulsion technology using an experimental airplane now designated the X-57 and nicknamed “Maxwell.” NASA Administrator Charles Bolden highlighted the agency’s first X-plane designation in a decade during a keynote speech at the American Institute […]
Piper M600 certified
VERO BEACH, Fla. — Piper Aircraft‘s newest flagship, the Piper M600, has received type certification from the FAA. According to company officials, Piper Aircraft validated the M600’s performance, safety, function and reliability through extensive ground and flight tests with the FAA. Total flight hours accumulated during development and certification topped 1,850 hours using three flight test aircraft. The […]