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Embraer’s entry-level Phenom 100 business jet has “evolved,” the company said today at EAA AirVenture, and the new model is now known as the Phenom 100 EV. The EV features a new flight deck based on Garmin’s G3000 touchscreen avionics suite, and Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW617F1-E engines, offering more speed and enhanced performance for […]
Having been around for two decades, the four-place Bearhawk EAB is prized for its large payload and STOL capability, and at AirVenture 2016, the company is unveiling the new Bearhawk Bravo. The B gets aRiblett 30-413.5 airfoil that delivers better speed, similar stall speeds and greater stall stability over the NACA 4412 used in the […]
Aspen is venturing into the experimental market with a micro GPS receiver that’s a suitable position source for ADS-B installations. At AirVenture 2016, the company announced the new NexNav Mico-I GPS. The device is part of the product line Aspen acquired when it bought Accord Technology last year. The unit, which is a WAAS-capable blind […]
The latest version of the Airbus Group’s E-Fan “Plus” twin-engine demonstrator aircraft is on display this week at EAA AirVenture, providing insight into how the company’s vision has evolved as they experiment with the new technology. The E-Fan on display is a hybrid version, with longer flight range and more endurance than the original all-electric […]
Maybe it was just the madhouse of arrivals Sunday afternoon when we landed, or maybe it’s that I skipped working the show last year, but this show feels busy—in a good way. Here’s an interesting observation: Jim Alpiser of Garmin told me how he usually gets to the show at 7:30 a.m. and expects a […]
Rock band Third Eye Blind took to the Boeing Plaza main stage at AirVenture 2016 for the opening night concert. AVweb’s Ashley Anglisano was front row capturing the excitement. in this video, she shares some memorable moments, plus highlights performances from previous AirVenture shows. view on YouTube
German LSA maker Remos AG is back with a restructured company and a revamped LSA, the GXiS, which completed its maiden flight in May. New features include an upgraded Rotax engine and specially designed systems. view on YouTube
Sun Flyer brought the prototype of its electric trainer to AirVenture. CEO George Bye took us through the airplane. view on YouTube
Garmin generally shows up at AirVenture at Oshkosh with a handful of new products and this year is no exception. In this video, Aviation Consumer editor Larry Anglisano talks with Garmin’s Jessica Koss for a rundown of the company’s major announcements. view on YouTube
At AirVenture 2016, EAA has improved the popular Pilot Proficiency Center where you can attend forums, fly simulator problems and generally knock the rust off your flying skills. AVweb’s Jeff Van West prepared this video report. view on YouTube
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