Air Shows & Events

In a low-key event at Sun ‘n Fun’s opening day Tuesday, Mooney took the cover off a mock-up of its new M20T proposed training aircraft. Although it was developed in Mooney’s new facility in Chino, California, the airplane first saw the light of day last fall in the big Chinese aviation trade show in Zhuhai. […]

Cessna unveiled a new interior for its Caravan single-engine turboprops at Sun ‘n Fun today. The biggest change is the introduction of new seats that are about five pounds lighter than the previous design, with more room for under-seat stowage, an improved back angle for more comfort, and better sight lines in relation to the […]

Superior Air Parts says it will launch a full line of diesel aircraft engines starting with a 100-horsepower unit aimed at the LSA market and scaling up to as much as 600 horsepower. In a news conference at Sun ‘n Fun, company representatives said they acquired the rights to a liquid-cooled two-stroke diesel design developed […]

AVweb’s Russ Niles went along with Cirrus demo pilot Ivy McIver as she took a brand new SR22 G5 from the factory in Duluth to Sun ‘n Fun in Lakeland, Florida. Some typical spring weather patterns made it a challenge. view on YouTube

Redbird Simulations is taking three zero-time students to solo flight in seven days using simulators and diesel-powered RedHawk 172s. AVweb learns how the program works. view on YouTube

At Sun ‘n Fun 2015, Superior Air Parts introduced a new engine, a unique two-cycle diesel similar to the Jumo of World War II fame. AVweb shot a technical tour of the engine hosted by Scott Hayes. view on YouTube

In mid-April, Piper announced its new M600 single-engine turboprop, a new model based on the successful Meridian. At Sun ‘n Fun 2015, Piper brought a cabin mockup of the new airplane, and AVweb spoke to Piper CEO Simon Caldecott about how the company plans to position the airplane in the market. view on YouTube

Mooney announced its new M10T training aircraft at the big air show in Zhuhai, China last fall. At Sun ‘n Fun in Lakeland, Florida this week, the company took the wraps off a mockup of the airplane, and AVweb pointed some cameras at it. view on YouTube

Rod Rakic‘s vision of a nationwide airplane rental network is now a reality, with OpenAirplane nearing 10,000 members. “We’re taking away a lot of the friction of renting an airplane,” said Rakic when we caught up with him at Sun ‘n Fun. Duration: 5:31 File Size: 4.6 MB download here

The pilot of a new Mooney Acclaim with only a few hours on the airframe escaped serious injury Monday afternoon when the aircraft lost power and crashed during a landing attempt at Lakeland Linder Airport. Mooney COO Tom Bowen told AVweb Monday evening that the aircraft was completed during the past month and had been […]