Cirrus Aircraft has introduced its new SR-Series aircraft lineup for 2013, which is dominated by an increase in load carrying capability for the SR22 and SR22T. Increasing the certified gross weight to 3,600 lbs. for both SR22 and SR22T, this new utility and flexibility allows an extra person, substantial extra baggage or cargo all while […]
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SkyQuest International named Kodiak dealer
SkyQuest International has been appointed an authorized dealer for the Quest Kodiak. SkyQuest Kodiak Sales Africa is the exclusive Quest Kodiak dealer for the continent of Africa, and SkyQuest Kodiak Sales USA is the exclusive dealer for the U.S. Mid-Atlantic states of North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Ohio. In addition to […]
Kitfox to offer Rotax 912 iS
Kitfox Aircraft will begin offering the new fuel-injected Rotax 912 iS engine in both the Kitfox Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA) and kit-built aircraft The full flight-test program is ongoing, with a flight from the company’s Homedale, Idaho, headquarters to the annual Sebring U.S. Sport Aviation Expo — commonly known as the Sebring LSA Expo — […]
Turbo power for the Kitfox LSA debuts
Kitfox Aircraft now offers the turbocharged Rotax 914 engine as an option on both its ready-to-fly Light-Sport Aircraft and its Experimental/Amateur-Built kits. The new engine is expected to dramatically increase the performance of the Super Sport 7, according to company officials. “The Kitfox is a good performer on 100 horsepower,” said President John McBean. “But […]
Bruce’s Custom Covers partners with AirCam
Bruce’s Custom Covers has partnered with AirCam, a Lockwood Aviation company, on the manufacture and distribution of custom-fitted aircraft covers. Bruce’s will manufacture a custom-designed covering system and AirCam will provide sales and distribution of protective covering products for AirCam aircraft. Under the agreement Bruce’s is responsible for design and fabrication, while AirCam will handle […]
Production begins on Citation M2
Cessna’s Citation M2 has begun its initial production run in the company’s Independence, Kansas facility. The front and aft cabin assemblies for the light business jet are built at Cessna’s Wichita facility and are then transported to Independence for final assembly and delivery. Unit 800 is slated for demonstrator purposes, and is expected to roll […]
American Angel
Angels have been part of aviation myths since the early days of flight — so much so that two successful Hollywood movies, “A Guy Named Joe” and the 1989 remake “Always,” were centered on a pilot turned angel who comes to the rescue of fellow pilots. John and Patti Stahr from Eugene, Ore., enthusiastically embraced […]
Cessna Grand Caravan EX certified
Cessna’s Grand Caravan EX has earned FAA Type Certification, company officials report, adding it has outperformed initial targets. Powered by the new Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-140 engine, the Grand Caravan EX boasts a 38% improvement in the rate of climb of the Grand Caravan, a figure that exceeds the original 20% improvement projection. “When […]
Jerry Trimble Helicopters opens Texas base
SMITHVILLE, Texas — Jerry Trimble Helicopters (JTH) recently positioned an R-22 at the airport in Smithville, Texas (84R), for flight training and scenic flights of the Colorado River. Smithville is located an hour’s drive southeast of Austin or 2 hours northwest of Houston. Out of town students can fly into either airport. JTH will pick […]