Sun ‘n Fun CEO Reassures That Airport Expansion Would Be Good
The former director of Lakeland Linder Airport sees a proposed new runway as positive for the future of the show.
Air Shows & Events
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Cirrus Updates Aircraft Management App
Cirrus released a new version of its aircraft management app that it says will streamline its operation. The next generation of the Cirrus IQ and a new premium IQ PRO were announced Monday, on the eve of Sun ‘n Fun, and the company said the new version of the app will greatly enhance owner interaction […]
Sun ‘n Fun Kicks Off With MOSAIC Panel
The unofficial start to the airshow season gets underway with opening day on Tuesday and AVweb has reporters at Sun ‘n Fun 51 to cover the news and announcements. The show starts with a panel discussion of industry leaders on what is expected to be the big aviation story of 2025. It’s expected that the […]
PilotEdge Offers SNF Arrival Sim Sessions Next Weekend
Pilots flying to Sun ‘n Fun have a chance to preview the procedures on their flight simulators with two virtual “Sim ‘n Fun” events March 8 and 9. From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. EST on Saturday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST on Saturday, PilotEdge will host sim sessions that will allow pilots […]
AOPA’s Annual Safety Report Shows Rise In Accidents, Decline In Fatalities
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) released the 34th edition of its annual general aviation safety report, noting that flight hours and total accidents have increased while fatal accidents have decreased. The report, known as the Richard G. McSpadden Report, covers a comprehensive look at general aviation safety data for […]
AI Used To Improve Aviation Documentation
Every aviation operation has millions of bytes of data describing policies, standards and procedures and many have retained Web Manuals to store that data in an accessible way. The company has now harnessed artificial intelligence to make finding information on specific topics much simpler and more accurate. Web Manuals CCO Krister Genmark introduces us to […]
Cirrus Studies AR and VR For Flight Training
Cirrus Aircraft’s flight training department has dipped a toe in the augmented reality and virtual reality realm to see if it can make flight training better and more efficient. VP of Training Rob Haig spoke with AVweb’s Russ Niles about the initiative at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas.
Federal Air Surgeon Addresses Mental Health Progress, Deferral Delays
Federal Air Surgeon Dr. Susan Northrup says a pilot medical Bill of Rights is under development, a shorter time lag for pilots to regain their privileges after a medication change is on the way and sometime in the future there will be a “period of non-enforcement” to allow those with undeclared history or challenges with […]
Wheels Up Announces $332 Million Plan For Future
Wheels Up has secured $332 million in financing to fund a three-year expansion and modernization plan that will buy it 100 new jets and give it financial stability. The company, which began with a handful of King Airs and Beechjets, grew to become one of the largest on-demand charters in the U.S. After going public […]
