Arion Aircraft is introducing its newest kit airplane, the Lightning XS, at this week’s SUN ’n FUN. “The XS kit is all about choices,” company officials said. “Our new airframe kit gives you the option of choosing your firewall forward package from three currently available. This gives you the opportunity to create the aircraft you […]
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Surprise SUN ’n FUN showing by Kitfox
When John McBean of Kitfox Aircraft announced earlier this year that the company wouldn’t be able to participate in any of the big airshows, it was a bad news/good news scenario. The bad news: Air show attendees wouldn’t get to see the Kitfox up close and personal. The good news: The company’s success had created […]
Piper delivers 550th Meridian
VERO BEACH, Fla. — Piper Aircraft today delivered the company’s 550th new Meridian to a Swedish customer who purchased the first new Meridian to enter service in that Northern European country. Håkan Svensson, Chief Executive Officer of Aston Harald AB, located in Öckerö, Sweden, accepted delivery of the Piper Meridian, his first aircraft, in ceremonies […]
CubCrafters introduces new flagship panel
CubCrafters is displaying a new top-of-the-line instrument panel at this week’s SUN ’n FUN in cooperation with Garmin, which is simultaneously introducing its G3X Touch 10.6-inch touch-sensitive flight display system. CubCrafters’ new panel, Executive GLASS touch, replaces the company’s previous high-end panel with an integrated suite of Garmin’s cutting-edge instruments. Executive GLASS touch is available […]
First flight: Cirrus Vision SF50 certification jet
Cirrus Aircraft has achieved a milestone in its Vision SF50 personal jet program with the successful first flight of certification aircraft “C-Zero” (C0). The SF50 is a seven seat, pressurized, single engine jet and the newest airplane in Cirrus’ line of composite high performance aircraft. As part of a series of evaluations to meet FAA […]
Viking celebrates completion of 50th Twin Otter 400
VICTORIA, British Columbia — Viking recently recognized the completion of its 50th production Series 400 Twin Otter at two separate events for employees held at the company’s corporate headquarters in Victoria and the aircraft assembly facility in Calgary, AB, Canada. With completion of the 50th aircraft, Viking has recorded sales of the Series 400 to 23 […]
First Eclipse 550 delivered
Eclipse has made the official delivery of the first Eclipse 550 jet. “With the Eclipse 550, we’ve built a high performance light jet that includes advanced technologies and safety features that have traditionally been found only on much larger commercial aircraft,” says Mason Holland, Eclipse CEO. “Our customers wanted the latest technologies such as auto […]
TBM 900 unveiled
DAHER-SOCATA has unveiled the newest member in its TBM family of single-engine turboprop business aircraft – the TBM 900. Developed during a more than three-year program involving 160,000 research and development hours, along with 200 hours of flight testing, the TBM 900 has been certified and will be ready for deliveries beginning this month, according […]
Goodyear unveils new blimp, launches contest to find name
AKRON, Ohio — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company recently unveiled an all-new, state-of-the-art version of its world-famous icon, the Goodyear Blimp. The new airship is larger, faster, and more maneuverable, according to company officials.The new blimp was introduced to media, Goodyear associates and dealers at an event held at Goodyear’s Wingfoot Lake hangar in […]