Mercy Flight Southeast and Stallion 51 have teamed to raffle off a chance to fly in a dual cockpit-dual control P-51 Mustang, the most iconic fighter in the world. The raffle drawing winner will be announced April 10 at the SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-in and Expo in Lakeland, Florida. The winner does not have to be […]
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Murphy Aircraft begins S-LSA certification for Rebel
Murphy Aircraft has begun the process to take the Murphy Rebel through the Special-Light-Sport Aircraft certification process. “We have received numerous inquires for an S-LSA certified Rebel, as well as E-LSA Rebel kits,” said Darryl Murphy, owner and founder of Murphy Aircraft Mfg., based in Chilliwack, BC, Canada. “The number of inquiries are too large to […]
Cessna names 2016 Top Hawk university partners
WICHITA – Cessna Aircraft Co. has revealed the partner universities selected for its 2016 Top Hawk program. Kent State University, LeTourneau University, Purdue University, and Westminster College will each take delivery of a new, custom-branded Cessna Skyhawk 172 aircraft in February to support flight training, recruiting efforts and promotional activities throughout the year. “Textron Aviation is […]
Certification at Textron service centers expanded
WICHITA – Textron Aviation has attained new certifications allowing each U.S. company-owned service center to support the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands. “All 14 Textron Aviation-operated service centers in North America have received expanded certifications in the past year,” reports Brad Thress, senior vice president customer service. Over the last year, the company also expanded […]
Spanish pilot plans around the world flight in RV-8
MADRID, Spain — Spanish pilot and experimental aircraft builder Michel Gordillo will begin his Round-the-World flight Feb. 19, in an attempt to break the world record by flying a North/South route across the poles. Gordillo, an experienced “Earth Rounder,” built and custom-modified his experimental RV-8 aircraft specifically for this flight. If he is successful, Gordillo will […]
SAM Aircraft acquired by Heintz brothers
The assets of SAM Aircraft have been acquired by the sons of aircraft designer Chris Heintz, owners of Zenith Aircraft Company in the U.S. and Zenair Ltd. in Canada. Founded in 2009 by Thierry Zibi in Quebec, Canada, SAM Aircraft was developed as a modern light-sport aircraft (LSA). A low-wing all-metal tandem two-seater, the SAM Aircraft design is […]
XTI Aircraft earns SEC qualification
DENVER — XTI Aircraft Company (XTI) has launched a formal stock offering and is accepting investments to support development of the new TriFan 600 aircraft. The opportunity to invest is not only open to those who have expressed interest in investing in the company, but to all investors around the globe. Shares in XTI can be purchased at […]
Textron Aviation launches 1Call
WICHITA – Textron Aviation has launched 1Call, which provides a single point of contact for Beechcraft, Citation and Hawker customers during unscheduled maintenance events. Customers can access the dedicated 1Call team by dialing 316-517-2090. “Our enhanced call center means simplified, quick access to Textron Aviation’s customer service team for our owners needing immediate support. From the […]
FAA registers nearly 300,000 drones
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nearly 300,000 owners have registered their small unmanned aircraft in the first 30 days after the FAA’s online registration system went live. “I am pleased the public responded to our call to register,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. “The National Airspace System is a great resource and all users of it, […]