The downturn for the piston aircraft market is over. The market rebound may not look like the Dow, but it is heading in that direction finally. Good hunting!
Aircraft
LISA Airplanes restarts work on Akoya amphib
Le Bourget du Lac, France — LISA Airplanes has restarted development of the Akoya amphibious Light-Sport Aircraft, after the company was put in receivership last August. “LISA Airplanes went through the economic turbulences and is now able to finalize its emblematic airplane and its international business development,” company officials said in a prepared statement. The […]
Southeast Aero appointed US distributor for Extra
Extra Aircraft has appointed Southeast Aero as the US distributor for its aerobatic aircraft lineup. Manufactured in Germany, Extra is world-renown for the EA300-series performance aerobatic models. Based in St. Augustine, Florida, Southeast Aero was previously Eastern US dealer for Extra. The two companies have worked together since 1992. Southeast Aero is also an authorized […]
RANS debuts engine install retro kit
RANS has introduced an engine install retro kit. This new install features a sleek fiberglass or carbon fiber cowling. With no more rad louvers on the top cowl, the new design has a reverse scoop on the belly, and radiator under slung. The benefits are better cooling from a smaller, lighter radiator, less cooling drag, […]
Tecnam variable pitch aircraft certified
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued Major Change Approval certifying the Tecnam P2002JF Variable Pitch Propeller version of Tecnam’s best-selling single. According to company officials, advantages of the Tecnam P2002JF Variable Pitch Propeller include: Better cruise and climb performances: maximum horizontal speed at maximum continuous power is increased of about 5-7 kias, VS […]
High school students build Sportsmans in two weeks
Two groups of high school students recently completed the Two Weeks to Taxi program at the Glasair factory on time. The kids built two Sportsmans and watched as each one was fired up, taxied, and then flown on its maiden test flight. It was the first time any of the kids had been involved in […]
Own a Spitfire — or part of one
LONDON — Always wanted to own —and fly — a Spitfire? Now you can — or at least part of one. The Boultbee Flight Academy is now offering the possibility to purchase a 1/10th share in an original Supermarine Spitfire in flying condition. In addition to this, as the only accredited Spitfire training academy in […]
Cessna TTX now with CAV Ice Protection FIKI system
NEW CENTURY AIRPORT, Kan., June 24, 2013 – CAV Ice Protection’s patented TKS system for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) is scheduled to enter service with Cessna’s new single-engine TTx aircraft by early 2014. “The Cessna TTx can now be ordered with the optional CAV Ice Protection FIKI system,” said Jodi Noah, Senior Vice President, […]
Cessna begins TTx deliveries
INDEPENDENCE, Kan. — Last week Cessna delivered the first production TTx aircraft to customers following a ceremony at the Cessna facility in Independence, Kan. Formerly known as the Columbia 400, the TTx holds the distinction of being the world’s fastest commercially produced and certified fixed-gear single engine aircraft, according to Cessna officials. “The customers will […]