Quest Aircraft Co. delivered 30 KODIAKs in 2014, an increase over the previous year and “a significant increase” over 2012, according to company officials. Noting the company has continued to increase production and deliveries as the market rebounds, CEO Sam Hill added that “Asia and North America were strong markets for us last year, and […]
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Bearhawk Patrols debut in Africa and Brazil
Bearhawk Aircraft reports two firsts for its Bearhawk Patrol aircraft kits: The first flight of a completed Bearhawk Patrol in South Africa; and the first shipment of a Bearhawk Patrol kit to Brazil. The first Bearhawk Patrol to fly in South Africa has now logged more than 27 hours. Owned by South African Bearhawk distributor Wayne […]
Type club welcomes new pilot to the fold
Jan Johnson, a self-described caretaker of a 1952 LC-126C (the military variant of the C-195) living in the Silicon Valley of California, says the enthusiastic technological and emotional support of the International Cessna 195 Club were invaluable when she decided the iconic round engine Cessna was her aircraft of choice. In February 2009, a life-long interest […]
Piper launches Meridian M500
Piper Aircraft has introduced its newest M-Class single-engine Meridian M500 turbine business aircraft with the latest in Garmin avionics, enhanced safety features and a number of other improvements, according to officials with the Vero Beach, Fla.-based company. “The 2015 Piper M500 will come equipped with the very newest Garmin avionics package for increased safety,” said […]
First flight: Diamond DA50 with turbine engine
A DA50 powered by a turbine engine made its first flight Jan. 19 in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, with Christian Dries, CEO of Diamond Aircraft, as test pilot, along with Ingmar Mayerbuch, the company’s head of flight test. The concept was first introduced at the general aviation show AERO Friedrichshafen in April 2013. “This aircraft with this turbine […]
Randy Lervold named CubCrafters president
YAKIMA, Wash. — Randy Lervold has been named president of CubCrafters. He has served as general manager of the aircraft designer and manufacturing company since 2009. “When Randy joined CubCrafters in 2009, he bought a fresh perspective to our business,” said company founder and CEO Jim Richmond. “He is organized, focused, and understands our customer. I […]
51 TBM 900s delivered in 2014
TARBES, France – DAHER-SOCATA delivered 51 new TBM 900s in 2014, representing a 27% increase from 2013. With an order intake for 64 aircraft in 2014, it was the best year ever in terms of TBM sales volume, and the second best year for the company’s aircraft program since 1990, according to company officials. The used aircraft market has […]
Piper delivers Arrows to Kent State
Piper Aircraft recently delivered two new Piper Arrow training aircraft to the Aeronautics Division at Kent State University’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology in Ohio. “Kent State’s Aeronautic Division is eager to begin flying these two new Piper single-engine trainers,” said Robert G. Sines, Jr., dean of Kent State’s College of Applied Engineering, […]
Just Aircraft offers Spoilers Kit for the SuperSTOL
Just Aircraft now provides optional instructions and materials for installing spoilers on new SuperSTOL kits. The addition of spoilers enhances slow flight control, especially in undesirable wind conditions, according to officials with the Walhalla, S.C.-based company. They represent the latest step in advancing the short takeoff and landing capabilities of the SuperSTOL, officials add. Troy Woodland, who […]