Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Powering Imagination have entered into an agreement to create an electric flight program focused on reducing aircraft emissions and noise through development of electric propulsion systems. In announcing their agreement, Erik Lindbergh, CEO of Powering Imagination and Dr. Richard (Pat) Anderson, Director of the Eagle Flight Research Center at Embry-Riddle, noted […]
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German government funds research to increase GA cabin safety
The German Ministry of Economic Affairs has granted funding for a research project that aims at developing a modular “SafetyBox” cabin safety system for light aircraft. The new system will provide a safety cage around the occupants of an aircraft, supported by crash-optimized ergonomic designs and enhanced fire protection concepts. The concept goes significantly beyond […]
Cessna celebrates 100th Grand Caravan EX delivery
Cessna is celebrating the milestone delivery of the 100th Cessna Grand Caravan EX. The aircraft has been delivered to Hussain Ali Rashid Almoalla for use at his aviation club in the United Arab Emirates. Almoalla, who also owns a Cessna Skylane and Cessna Stationair, flew the Cessna Grand Caravan EX back to his home base […]
Super Legend launched in Lakeland
SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas – American Legend Aircraft Co. launched its Lycoming-powered Super Legend on the grounds of SUN ‘n FUN 2014, with the arrival of three new aircraft. The company also announced first customer deliveries of the Super Legend. The aircraft received its FAA approval last November. Currently, production is underway on an order book […]
A type club for type clubs
Need some information about an SX300? Thinking of buying a Sonex or a Sportsman? You can find a wealth of information on all these types — plus a whole lot more — through the Type Club Coalition. The coalition, organized by the Experimental Aircraft Association, was created to increase the level of safety in the […]
Finalists for Name The Blimp contest revealed
AKRON, Ohio — After receiving nearly 15,000 submissions for its national “Name the Blimp” contest, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has selected 10 finalist names for its newest blimp. The new blimp, which took its first test flight one month ago, is an all-new, state-of-the-art version of the tire company’s world-famous icon. The new […]
Flight Design goes global
For many years, German aircraft manufacturer Flight Design has reached out to new markets to ensure global availability and support of Flight Design products. As the next logical step, Flight Design is now providing local production capacities for major markets, including the U.S. and China. With this strategy, Flight Design significantly improves availability of the […]
EASA STC granted for diesel Archers
Piper Aircraft and Continental Motors Group have collaborated to obtain a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Supplemental Type Certificate for Piper Archer aircraft powered by the Centurion 2.0S diesel engine. The prototype aircraft, which was test flown to obtain EASA approval, made its debut at Aero Friedrichshafen, the global show for general aviation held earlier […]
Tecnam reports success at SUN ‘n FUN
Tecnam reports its most successful visit ever to the SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo at Lakeland, Florida, with both the announcement of the launch of Tecnam USA Inc.’s dedicated facilities in Sebring, Florida, and sales orders on 12 Tecnam aircraft. Led by Tecnam USA Inc. Director of Sales, Shannon Yeager, the new dedicated […]