LAS VEGAS – In a wild and windy season finale, pilot Matthias Dolderer was crowned Germany’s first Red Bull Air Race World Champion in Las Vegas on Oct. 16, 2016. Australia’s Matt Hall, the only pilot able to challenge Dolderer’s dominance in the final stages of the season, shared the champagne from the second step […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Florida International Air Show puts out call to charities
PUNTA GORDA, Florida — The Florida International Air Show (FIAS) is asking Southwest Florida charities for volunteers to help work concessions at the event, slated for Oct. 21-23, 2016, at the Punta Gorda Airport. “Working” charities will receive 10% of the concession stand’s gross sales in exchange for their help during the show. To date, […]
Lineup finalized for Wings Over Houston Airshow
HOUSTON – The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will headline the 32nd Annual Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Wings Over Houston Airshow, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 22-23, at Ellington Airport. Joining the Blue Angels will be the AeroShell Aerobatic Team, a demonstration flight of the F-16 Viper, aerobatic performances by Sean Tucker, Matt Younkin, Debbie […]
Pictures of the day: Scenes from Triple Tree Fly-In
More than 800 aircraft attended the 10th Annual Triple Tree Fly-In at the Triple Tree Aerodrome (SC00) in South Carolina, held Sept. 6-10, according to organizers, who report that the tower recorded more than 1,900 aircraft movements. Officials also noted that “for the first time ever” the newly expanded lower camping area was completely full by the second day of the […]
Advance tickets now online for Oshkosh
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Advance purchase admission tickets and camping credentials are now available for the 65th annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in. The week-long event will be held July 24-30, 2017, at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.Daily and weekly admissions are available, including the ability to join EAA and immediately receive the best […]
FAI slates first International Drone Conference
FAI, the World Air Sports Federation, will hold an International Conference and Expo on drones in 2017, focusing on three areas: Sports, innovation and safety. The development of drone technology for business and industry has coincided with a boom in consumer and sports use. Drones in sport are leading to the rapid creation of races, […]
New home for the National Aviation Heritage Invitational
The National Aviation Heritage Invitational (NAHI) is teaming up with the California Capital Airshow at Mather Airport in Sacramento, Calif., for the 2017 restored aircraft competition. Dates for the 2017 event will be announced later this year, according to organizers. The invitational was formerly held at the Reno Air Races. “We are thrilled to partner with […]
101 planes flock to TBM Owners and Pilots Association convention
This year’s annual TBM Owners and Pilots Association (TBMOPA) convention, held Sept. 21-25 at the Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona, brought together 305 participants and 101 Daher TBM aircraft —including five new TBM 930s, along with many TBM 900, TBM 850 and TBM 700 versions. “The TBMOPA convention reflects the growth of the TBM fleet, […]
Flying Aviation Expo prepares for takeoff
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – Some of the best known names in general aviation, including Cessna, Garmin, Pilatus, Cirrus, Avidyne and Piper, are expected to be exhibitors at the Flying Aviation Expo Presented by Scheyden, Oct. 20-22 2016. The show is designed for those who have an interest in flying, whether it’s as a hobby or […]