Daher’s latest member in its very fast turboprop product line — the TBM 900 — has reached the century mark with the 100th aircraft delivery. The milestone TBM 900 was received by U.S. customer Dale Schneider, a North Carolina businessman who is an active airplane and helicopter pilot, having logged more than 3,000 hours. Schneider’s first aircraft was a TBM […]
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Just Aircraft approved in England
WALHALLA, S.C. — Having received authorization from England’s Civil Aviation Authority to market SuperSTOL kits in the UK, Just Aircraft has taken the first step in establishing a global dealer network. It is seeking additional dealers in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. Most countries will require local approval by aviation authorities, but having been through […]
EASA approves mogas for Tecnam P2010
EASA, the European counterpart to the FAA, has approved the use of mogas for all Tecnam P2010 airplanes.Tecnam officials noted they have been endeavoring from the initial design concepts for the P2010 to offer a mogas fuel alternative. The selection of Lycoming IO-360M1A to power the four-seater was mainly a result of its capability to burn […]
Video: FAA grants Terrafugia exemption for TF-X flight testing
WOBURN, Mass. — The FAA has authorized Terrafugia to operate small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) in the TF-X configuration for research and development (R&D) purposes. The TF-X, Terrafugia’s vision for the future of personal transportation, is a four-seat, hybrid electric, semi-autonomous, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) flying car. As the TF-X program is currently in […]
Lycoming engines installed on Tecnam P2012 Traveller
Lycoming Engines reports that two of its Integrated Electronic Engines (iE2) have been installed on Tecnam’s P2012 Traveller test aircraft. Roll-out of this next generation, 11-seat, twin piston engine aircraft is due in February 2016, and its first flight is scheduled for June 2016. Lycoming’s iE2 engine, which officials call the company’s flagship technology, is an engine […]
First flight for Rutan’s SkiGull
Popular Science is reporting that Burt Rutan’s latest design, the SkiGull, had its first flight recently. Rutan’s 47th aircraft design, the seaplane’s first flight lasted about two hours.
1,000th RV-9 flies
For days in November, the employees at Van’s Aircraft had been watching the Hobbs meter on the company’s website, waiting for news of the 1,000th RV-9/9A to fly. On Nov. 20, John “Bert” Bertucci of Prairieville, Louisiana, rang the bell with his new RV-9A. “I have always wanted a plane of my own, so in June 2013 I […]
Two Week Wonder program debuts
Plane-Crafters has introduced the Two Week Wonder program, an accelerated plane-building experience for owners and pilots who want to complete a new Zenith aircraft in record time. Designed for busy people, the new Build-Center offers pilots the opportunity to assemble and taxi their own self-built sport aircraft after just two weeks of workshop time. “We know and have demonstrated […]
Cobalt introduces Valkyrie and Valkyrie-X
SAN FRANCISCO — Cobalt has launched its first two models – the Co50 Valkyrie and the Valkyrie-X. The Cobalt Valkyrie-X is an experimental version while the Co50 Valkyrie is the fully certified model. “10 years ago, I had a vision to disrupt the aviation industry with an innovative private aircraft, that is not only technologically sound […]