SEATTLE — On March 2 the Museum of Flight‘s recently-restored Boeing 727 prototype made its first flight in 25 years — the flight also marked the airplane’s last flight ever. The Future of Flight at Paine Field in Everett, Wash., held a preflight ceremony while hundreds of fans and former 727 flight crew members awaited the plane’s arrival at […]
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Seeker Aircraft to begin manufacturing in U.S.
Seeker Aircraft reports that Erickson, Inc. will soon begin manufacturing its light observation aircraft in the United States. Previously it was only manufactured in Australia. Erickson, based in Portland, is an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and partner for helicopter OEMs. Erickson’s MRO organization is certified by both the (FAA and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The Seeker […]
Sun Flyer prototype delivered
The two-seat proof of concept prototype for the Sun Flyer solar-electric flight trainer has arrived at its home station at Centennial Airport near Denver. Aircraft final integration and assembly began immediately. The aircraft, being developed by Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. (AEAC), is intended to be the first FAA-certified, U.S.-sponsored, all-electric airplane serving the flight training […]
Elliott Sanders to receive AOPA award
California general aviation advocate Elliott Sanders has been named the 2015 winner of the Laurence P. Sharples Perpetual Award, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA) highest honor for individuals. It is presented annually to those who have made the most significant contributions to the advancement of general aviation, which characterized the life of Laurence […]
Pratt & Whitney offers new engine rebate with Blackhawk XP upgrades
Through May 31, 2016, aircraft owners who purchase a Blackhawk XP New Engine Upgrade for the Beechcraft King Air 200 or 90 series, Cessna Caravan, Cessna Conquest I, or Piper Cheyenne series aircraft will receive up to a $65,000 rebate from Pratt & Whitney Canada. The installation of the new engines can be delayed through […]
Annual RAF Weekend moves to Triple Tree
The annual donor appreciation fly-in for the Recreational Aviation Foundation will move this year to Triple Tree Aerodrome in Woodruff, South Carolina.The fly-in, slated for June 3-5, was moved to the South Carolina field to accommodate more airplanes and people, according to RAF officials. The fly-in has traditionally been held the last weekend of June […]
Next generation Remos set to premiere at AERO
German aircraft manufacturer REMOS will present the next generation of its high-wing composite aircraft REMOS GX at AERO. Europe’s most important general aviation exhibition will take place in Friedrichshafen from April 20-23. The new model, named REMOS GXiS, is powered by the Rotax 912 iS Sport engine with electronic fuel injection. It also offers avionics […]
Becker Avionics celebrates 60th anniversary
MIRAMAR, Florida — Becker Avionics is celebrating 60 years in business this year. The Becker Avionics story started in 1956 at the edge of the airfield in Baden-Baden in the Southwestern part of Germany by Max-Egon Becker. Becker’s passion for aviation and his flair for revolutionary technical solutions identified the corporate culture right from the beginning, […]
Clay Lacy to be presented with Godfrey L. Cabot Award
The Aero Club of New England (ACONE) will present the Godfrey L. Cabot Award to Clay Lacy on Friday, June 10, at the Harvard Club in Boston. The award will be presented to Lacy in recognition of his lifetime achievements in many facets of aviation, including aerial cinematography, test pilot, air race champion, founder of […]