Solar Impulse co-founder and pilot André Borschberg spent five days and nights in a cockpit while traversing the Pacific Ocean, […]
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NTSB Recommends Ways to Increase Use, Effectiveness Of Pilot Weather Reports
Sumwalt. “As a longtime general aviation and air carrier pilot, I can’t overemphasize the importance of PIREPs. They provide pilots […]
NCAA probes Lagos-bound Aero aircraft smoke
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has begun investigation into the smoke in an Aero Contractors aircraft enroute Lagos from […]
History of Finnish aviation: 1910s – the Takeoff
The first Finnish-owned airplane is said to be this French Demoiselle … The pioneering era of civil aviation was short-lived, […]
Air BP Announces the Appointment of Irene Lores as Global General Aviation Sales and Marketing Manager
Air BP on April 19, announced the appointment of Irene Lores as global general aviation sales and marketing manager, effective […]
Vietnam plans direct air route to the US
… Authority of Vietnam is completing procedures and improving the local aviation industry’s capacity in order to open a direct […]
Hubei Tongcheng General Aviation sign for two Bell 505s
“Hubei Tongcheng General Aviation recognizes the unmatched performance and multi-mission capabilities of the Bell 505, and we look forward to […]
Maine bill would increase fuel excise tax
A Maine bill to increase fuel excise taxes by seven cents a gallon to pay for road and bridge repairs […]
Bell Helicopter and Air Pacific Utama celebrate number of firsts at Rotorcraft Asia
The aircraft is also equipped with new avionics features … Bell Helicopter and Hubei Tongcheng General Aviation Co. Ltd. announced […]
Japan's Muroya wins San Diego Red Bull Air Race
Japanese pilot Yoshihide “Yoshi” Muroya, who funded his aerobatic career by teaching others to fly sailplanes, powered his Edge 540 […]