For some planes, it’s the (air)frame, not the name, that sells it. Such is the case with the Polish-built AT-4, an airframe that was introduced to the American market a few years back as the Gobosh 700. Gobosh, which stands for Go Big Or Stay Home, went out of business in 2009, but the AT-4 […]
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New prop approved for Navajo
MT-Propeller has received an FAA STC for a next-generation 4-blade scimitar composite propeller on the Piper PA-31P Navajo with the Lycoming TIGO-541-E series engine. The new STC provides improved performance, maximum durability and reliability and is suitable for all weather operations, company officials said. According to company officials, the propeller installation: Provides best vibration damping […]
‘FIFI’ dustup leaves more questions
The truth is out there… somewhere. Last week, a proposed amendment to the House’s National Defense Authorization Act caused a bit of a firestorm. The proposed amendment from Rep. Michael Turner (R-Ohio) would “bar the Department of Defense from loaning or gifting any U.S. military aircraft or parts to any entity except those that would put the […]
Eclipse receives Production Certificate for jet
Eclipse Aerospace, Inc., manufacturer of the Eclipse 550 very light jet, has received Production Certificate #550 from the FAA, paving the way for production of the new Eclipse 550 twin-engine jet. Representatives from the FAA presented the production certificate to Cary Winter, Senior Vice President of Eclipse Aerospace, earlier today at a ceremony held at […]
MU-2 pilot proficiency program set
The every-other-year Mitsubishi MU-2 Pilot’s Review of Proficiency (PROP) program will be in Reno and Columbus, Ohio, this year. Attendees at the 2010 PROP gave the program an almost perfect rating in every category, which included: Technical Issues, Accident Analysis, NEXRAD, SFAR Review, Operational Tips and Techniques, Engine Operations, with WAAS/LAAS presented by SimCom’s Tom […]
Diamond DA42 NG receives Transport Canada nod
Transport Canada has certified both regular and special mission versions of Diamond Aircraft’s DA42 NG, powered by Diamond’s proprietary Austro Engine AE300 jet-fuel piston diesel powerplant. “The Austro Engine-powered DA42 is a great performer and we have already produced new aircraft and completed many conversions to Austro power of the first generation Thielert powered DA42s […]
US Aviation launches aircraft sales
Already offering flight training, fueling, maintenance, avionics sales and installation, US Aviation has now added aircraft sales and brokering to its line-up. “It was a natural progression in our development,” said Scott Severen, Director of Business Development at US Aviation, based at Denton Airport (DTO) in Texas. “We have been rapidly expanding as a regional […]
SunState provides plane for Air Race Classic
Kissimmee Gateway Airport’s (ISM) aviation business, SunState Aviation, will provide an airplane for the 2012 Air Race Classic (ARC). Flying for TeamUp, pilot Leah Dunn and co-pilot Joan Evert will use SunState’s plane to compete in the 2,681-mile, cross-country race, starting in Arizona and ending in Ohio. “Joan and I are excited to raise funds […]
Skywarrior makes final landing at Honolulu museum
An A-3D Skywarrior, also called the “Whale” because of its immense size, has landed at the Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, becoming the 30th aircraft to join the museum’s collection. It will be restored and put on display in Hangar 79. The Skywarriors were first used as tactical nuclear bombers and were the heaviest aircraft […]