TEMECULA, Calif. —Quicksilver Aeronautics reached an important milestone with the receipt of an airworthiness certificate for its first-ever Special Light-Sport Aircraft. This final approval now enables the Southern California producer to begin offering ready to fly models of its aircraft. “On June 26th we received the airworthiness certificate and the operations limitations sheet for our […]
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First production HondaJet takes to the skies
GREENSBORO, N.C.— The first production HondaJet achieved its initial flight June 27, marking another milestone toward aircraft certification and entry into service in 2015. “With this first flight, the HondaJet program has entered the next exciting phase as we prepare for delivery,” said Honda Aircraft Company President and CEO Michimasa Fujino. The first production aircraft […]
Cessna TTx FIKI system receives FAA certification
WICHITA, Kan. – Cessna Aircraft Co. has received FAA certification of the Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) system for the high-performance Cessna TTx propeller aircraft. The FIKI system provide up to two-and-a-half hours of protection from most ice attaching to the airframe, with minimal impact on performance, according to company officials. The FIKI system uses glycol-based […]
Terrafugia begins two-person testing for flying car
May saw a major milestone for Terrafugia’s Transition development program: Two person flights. The Terrafugia test team has been putting the second generation Transition prototype, affectionately referred to as “D2” through its paces for about two years, alternating flight and drive testing and building confidence with the vehicle. Throughout that process, flights were conducted by […]
Students start building plane
Four students, a teacher, and two advisors from Sunrise Mountain High School in Las Vegas, Nevada —which won the second General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA)/Build A Plane Aviation Design Challenge — began building a Glasair Sportsman airplane June 16 at Glasair Aviation in Arlington, Washington. The team, which was announced as the winner of the Science, […]
Citation Latitude assembly line begins
Cessna has started full assembly line flow on the Citation Latitude midsize business jet at its manufacturing facilities in Wichita. The assembly of the Latitude features a variety of technological advancements including the use of new automated robotics and ergonomically friendly tooling stations, according to company officials. The first production aircraft will serve as the […]
The first new Mooney is preparing for takeoff
KERRVILLE, Texas — Mooney is preparing to celebrate the winning bid for Mooney Acclaim N242MR at AirVenture 2014. The first new Mooney airplane produced in five years is nearing completion and open for the highest bidder during the First To Fly Mooney History Museum Auction. Proceeds from the sale of the first Mooney will be used […]
Belite introduces ProCub Lite
WICHITA — Belite has introduced the ProCub Lite, its latest ultralight aircraft design. This new design is designed to provide a nostalgic look while incorporating numerous manufacturing and aerodynamic advances, according to company officials. The overall look is that of a J3 Cub, complete with accurate tail feathers and wingtips. Wingspan has been enhanced, and Hoerner […]
Is Little Nellie’s little sister for sale?
She’s unique. She’s armed. She’s dangerous. And she’s seen almost as much action as her big sister, Little Nellie, arguably the real star of the James Bond movie “You Only Live Twice.” The XR-944 is the “military sister” to James Bond’s Little Nellie, also known as the XR-943. The XR-944 is the only autogyro designed and hand-built by the […]