Tecnam has acquired the rights to Snap! the LSA aerobat. The LSA was designed and developed by Fabio Russo, who is now the head of research and development for Tecnam Aircraft. Tecnam will now manufacture the airplane at its facilities in Naples and Capua, Italy. SportairUSA, the American marketing and distribution company that introduced the […]
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Tecnam to debut new low-wing LSA
Tecnam will reveal its “Astore” next generation Light-Sport Aircraft at AERO Friedrichshafen 2013 in Germany on April 24. “Astore is an all-new, two-seat, low-wing airplane that offers superlative performance,” wrote company officials. The Italian company celebrates its 65th year in 2013 and saw fit to name the new model accordingly. “What could be more fitting […]
Invisible plane to be showcased at Museum of Flight
SEATTLE – The Museum of Flight will be opening a special three-day exhibit of Wonder Woman’s famed invisible plane in its Side Gallery beginning Monday, Museum officials announced. The aircraft is the original iteration of the renowned superhero’s plane – a propeller-driven craft that had a cruising speed of more than 2,000 mph and was […]
First engine start for Panthera
Pipistrel’s prototype of its Panthera rolled out of the company’s factory in Ajdovscina, Slovenia. The Pipistrel engineers and technicians performed a successful first engine start and ground runs of the 210-hp Lycoming engine, verifying design parameters and engine operation, according to company officials. Ivo Boscarol, Pipistrel’s CEO (pictured above) says: “It is very exciting to […]
Flying the SeaRey LSX
By J. DOUGLAS HINTON In the bright new world of Light-Sport Aircraft, a dowager — defined as a dignified, elder lady — lurks: Progressive Aerodyne’s SeaRey LSX. Why “dowager” you ask? A little history: Back in the 1970s, the Richter family designed and developed a number of amphibious seaplanes, the most notable of which was […]
Eclipse receives Production Certificate
Eclipse Aerospace has received an amended Production Certificate, authorizing the final assembly, test, and certification of the new production Eclipse 550 Twin-Engine Jet. To earn this amended Production Certificate, EAI demonstrated all assembly, quality, inspection, and flight verification processes required by the FAA, company officials said. The original Production Certificate (PC) granted to EAI last […]
Citation CJ3 hits milestone
Cessna Aircraft Co. has rolled out the 400th production unit of the company’s CJ3 business jet from its production facility in Wichita. The CJ3 is categorized as a light business jet and is in its ninth year of service. The event was marked with a rollout celebration and a photo opportunity for Cessna employees from […]
Dynon employees building Glasair Sportsman
ARLINGTON, Wash. — Since there are quite a few pilots among the 60 employees of Dynon Avionics, it seemed natural that seven of them would come together to create a flying club. Calling themselves the “Swamp Creek Flyers,” they pooled their resources and purchased a Sportsman aircraft kit, which they will assemble through Glasair’s Two […]
Aspen Avionics now on Piper Seneca
Piper Aircraft has selected Aspen Avionics Evolution Backup Display system for its Seneca V-series aircraft. The Evolution Backup Display is a fully digital, independent flight display system designed to replace mechanical backup instruments used in Part 23 glass panel installations. Its functionality on the Piper Seneca includes: attitude, altitude and airspeed tapes, rate of turn, […]