Mark Phelps

Mark Phelps is a senior editor at AVweb. He is an instrument rated private pilot and former owner of a Grumman American AA1B and a V-tail Bonanza.
Mark Phelps Wednesday, March 26, 2025

GAMA Adds Four New Members To Its Roster

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced four new members this week. Joining more than 150 original equipment manufacturers and other stakeholders are TAT Technologies as a Member and Eve Air Mobility, Ascendance and Electra as Associate Members. TAT Technologies, founded in 1969,  specializes in maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) services focused on auxiliary power […]

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Mark Phelps Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Beechcraft Denali to Make Sun ‘n Fun Debut

Textron Aviation’s Beechcraft Denali turboprop single will make its Sun n Fun Aerospace Expo debut next week in Lakeland, Florida. The Denali’s all-new, clean-sheet GE Catalyst engine received FAA approval on Feb. 27. The Catalyst incorporates a number of high-tech computer and additive manufacturing (3D printing) elements, reducing parts count and increasing performance and efficiency. […]

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Mark Phelps Wednesday, March 26, 2025

China’s Latest Carrier Getting Near To Service Entry

China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, could be commissioned and operational later this year. First launched in 2022, the 80,000-metric-ton ship began sea trials in 2024 and is currently undergoing its seventh sea trial sortie. According to an article in the China/Military section of the myNews website, observations that the ship did not have large […]

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Mark Phelps Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Acting FAA Administrator Takes Questions

FAA Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau appeared on CNBC to answer a range of questions regarding the agency and its outlook on the current state of aviation safety. Controller hiring, the Washington, D.C., midair and the ever-popular “what’s up with Boeing” were on the agenda. But notably, the interviewer asked pointed questions about general aviation operations […]

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