WICHITA — Cessna will honor the namesake of its line of Citation business jets by supporting customers flying into Louisville, Ky., for this weekend’s Kentucky Derby. With more than 600 general aviation flights expected to arrive in the Louisville area this coming weekend, Cessna will welcome pilots and guests with on-site “thoroughbred-inspired” Citation aircraft and […]
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Piper receives FAA nod for G1000 in Archers
VERO BEACH, Fla. — Piper Aircraft, Inc. has received Type Certificate approval from the FAA to incorporate the Garmin G1000 avionics suite into new single-engine Piper Archer aircraft models available in 2013. Initial fleet customers for the new Garmin G1000-equipped Piper Archers include the Florida Institute of Technology and CAE Oxford Aviation Academy. The Florida […]
Cessna updates AERO on single-engine line
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany — Cessna Aircraft Co. is showcasing its newest single-engine products at this week’s AERO Friedrichshafen general aviation trade show. The TTx and the Grand Caravan EX are on display in the show’s exhibit hall for the duration of the 21st annual trade show. The TTx is billed as the world’s fastest certified single […]
King Air fleet surpasses 60 million flight hours
The worldwide fleet of Beechcraft King Air turboprops has topped 60 million flight hours. More than 7,000 King Airs are operated in 127 countries around the world, including all branches of the U.S. military. “The King Air line continues to lead its segment, representing 53% of the worldwide business turboprop market,” said Shawn Vick, executive […]
Tecnam debuts Astore at AERO
As part of its 65th anniversary celebrations, Tecnam debuted the Tecnam Astore next-generation Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) at AERO 2013 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The Tecnam Astore is an all-new two-seat, low-wing airplane developed by Tecnam’s renowned Head of Aircraft Design, Professor Luigi Pascale. Pascale has named his latest creation in honor of his first production […]
Cessna expands service for Caravans
WICHITA, Kan. — Aircraft on ground (AOG) maintenance will now be available for Cessna’s 208 model Caravan at all the company’s factory owned Citation Service Centers. Cessna’s Mobile Service Units will also be allowed to perform AOG maintenance on Cessna’s 208 model Caravan aircraft. The unscheduled maintenance can be coordinated through the Citation Service Centers […]
Air conditioning for Flight Design CTLS debuts
US Aviation previewed its integration of the FlyCool air conditioning system in the Flight Design CTLS at SUN ’n FUN. US Aviation partnered with FlyCool to develop the air conditioning for the Light-Sport Aircraft. “We are seeing a 20° drop in less than 10 minutes on a 100° day,” reports Scott Severen, with US Aviation […]
Cessna and CAIGA joint ventures gear up
SHANGHAI — Cessna Aircraft Co. reported it is making progress toward beginning operations in China through joint ventures with China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Company (CAIGA) in Shijiazhuang and Zhuhai. In November 2012, Cessna and CAIGA signed agreements to form joint ventures to assemble Citation XLS+ business jets through CESSNA-AVIC Aircraft (Zhuhai) Co., Ltd and […]
Czech Sport Aircraft provides safety briefings to firefighters
On the first and fourth day of the SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo 2013, which was held in Lakeland, Florida, last week, Czech Sport Aircraft provided detailed safety briefings to the Lakeland Fire Department. The briefings focused on the Ballistic Recovery System (BRS) that Czech Sport Aircraft offers as an enhanced safety feature […]