Lycoming Engines has applied for approval to use UL 91 unleaded avgas in several of its engine models, including those in the 233, 235, 320 and 360 engine families. Engines in the 540 family will follow as Lycoming completes additional validation, Lycoming officials said. Lycoming has submitted for ASTM D7547 UL 91 unleaded avgas approval […]
Aircraft
Aviat Husky fitted with shock-absorbing gear
Aviat Aircraft has received FAA approval for a new, shock-absorbing landing gear for the A-1C Husky. The gear will be standard equipment on all three versions of the Husky: those equipped with the 160, 180 and 200 hp engines. The 180 and 200 hp models have also been granted a 50-pound gross weight increase. The […]
Quest to team with Northrop Grumman on special mission Kodiak
Quest Aircraft Company, manufacturer of the Kokiak, will team with Northrop Grumman Corp. to develop the Air Claw special mission demonstrator based on the Kodiak airframe. “Quest is very excited to more actively pursue the special mission aircraft market,” said Steve Zinda, Quest’s Director of Sales and Marketing. “We see a lot of market potential […]
CAFE registration opens
The 6th Annual CAFE Electric Aircraft Symposium (register here or download a preliminary program) is scheduled for April 27, 28 in Santa Rosa, California.
Flightline Group named Airvan dealer
GippsAERO, the Australian based manufacturer of the GA8 Airvan aircraft, has appointed Flightline Group, Inc. as the authorized dealer for the southeastern United States. In support of the promising North American market for the GA8 Airvan, GippsAERO announced in July 2011 its intention to establish an assembly plant in North America and to build a […]
SmartDeck selected for new EV-55 Outback
Esterline CMC Electronics’ SmartDeck integrated avionics suite has been selected by Evektor of the Czech Republic, for the multipurpose EV-55 Outback aircraft. The EV-55 is a new-generation, twin-engine turboprop aircraft designed to replace older utility piston aircraft and offer a more reliable and powerful alternative to single-engine turboprop aircraft. Its key features include a flexible […]
Paradise on pontoons
By AMELIA T. REIHELD Wouldn’t it be great to own the only seaplane operation in the Hawaiian Islands? Fly excited tourists around one of the most beautiful islands in the world? Sit on your own waterfront lanai, surrounded by potted palm trees, and never again have to look at a snow shovel? Sounds like your […]
Twilight formation airshow act to debut at FIAS
Team RV will debut its formation twilight show on March 23 at the Florida International Air Show (FIAS) in Punta Gorda, Florida. Consisting of 12 aircraft, Team RV, is the world’s largest precision formation and formation aerobatic air show team. “At sunset, with the incredible colors and night sky descending, these 12 pilots are going […]
Planes of Fame looking for volunteers
CHINO, Calif. – Organizers of the Planes of Fame Airshow (May 5-6) are looking for volunteers. Volunteer applications can be filled out online. More information from Cindy Novak at 909-597-3722.