Thunderstorms followed by steady rain did little to reduce attendance or dampen spirits at the final Aircraft Owners and Pilots […]
Month: October 2015
Pilot sends free patches to new fliers
Jim Johnson of Reidsville, North Carolina, sends free embroidered pilot patches to new private pilots to celebrate their achievements. Source: […]
AOPA to help guide drone registration policy
AOPA will help determine the specifics of a new registration policy for drones as part of the FAA’s Unmanned Aircraft […]
Aircraft Seating Market By Seat Type, Aircraft Type, Fit, Component, Region – Global Forecast & Analysis To 2020
Rapid demand for replacement of cabin interiors is driving the growth of the retrofit market.The report also includes industry value […]
B-29 'Doc' gets flight test funding
<em>Doc</em>, the Wichita-based Boeing B-29 Superfortress in restoration, has received funding through a Kickstarter campaign needed for flight testing. The […]
Increase in smaller jets means smaller profits
Analyst Brian Foley predicts smaller jets will claim a larger percentage of sales, resulting in lower profits for manufacturers. Source: […]
GAMA welcomes electric/hybrid aircraft
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association has established a new associate member category for electrically powered and hybrid-propulsion aircraft. Source: aopaGAMA […]
Vape mods banned on planes, DCA says after mid-air explosion
Battery-powered electronic smoking devices – or vape mods – are banned from airplane cabins, the Department of Civil Aviation said. […]
GA-ASI Awarded Major US Army Contract
The U.S. Army has awarded a contract to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for 19 Improved Gray Eagle (IGE) Unmanned Aircraft […]
Picture of the day: Flying over the falls
Marcus Baker sent us this photo of a Piper Cheyenne II flying over Niagra Falls. Source: http://generalaviationnews.comPicture of the […]