Air Shows & Events

AVweb’s Air Shows & Events section offers comprehensive coverage of major aviation gatherings, including EAA AirVenture, Sun ‘n Fun, NBAA-BACE, and more. Stay informed with the latest news, product announcements, pilot perspectives, and multimedia content from the heart of the aviation community. Whether you’re a general aviation pilot, industry professional, or aviation enthusiast, this section keeps you connected to the pulse of the aviation world.

LSA Manufacturers Looking For An Upturn

“Calls and emails and interest are all picking up,” said Dan Johnson, chairman of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association at Sun ‘n Fun on Wednesday, “but sales are still very slow so far in 2010.” Like the rest of the industry, the LSA manufacturers saw a sales slump in 2009, though with a drop of […]

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Aspen Expands Product Line, Features

The rest of the aviation industry may still be struggling to recover from last year’s slump, but Aspen Avionics had a banner year in 2009. “We grew by 38 percent last year,” said CEO John Uczekaj at Sun ‘n Fun on Wednesday morning. “And we expect to keep that up, with 50 percent or so […]

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Lightspeed Reaches Out to Non-Profits

Don’t see a video screen?Try disabling ad blockers and refreshing this page.If that doesn’t work, click here to download the video directly. Lightspeed Aviation is inviting customers and all pilots to help promote worthy aviation-related causes through its Lightspeed Aviation Foundation charitable program. Lightspeed has selected 20 non-profit aviation charities to be potential beneficiaries of […]

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King Air 350i Debuts At Sun ‘n Fun

New at Sun ‘n Fun this year is Hawker Beechcraft’s latest iteration of the King Air, which has been in production in various forms since the 1960s. The 350i has no substantial upgrades in engines or avionics over the last version, but the cabin has had a total makeover that brings it up-to-the-moment for the […]

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Kestrel Debuts At Sun ‘n Fun

A British company is hoping to take the best from its brief association with Epic Aircraft and deliver a certified single-engine turboprop that they claim has more range, speed and payload than other aircraft in its class. Farnborough Aircraft contracted with Epic to do the aerodynamic work on the Epic LT but the two companies […]

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FAA Safety Stand Down Set For Saturday

Event Search Aviation safety seminars and events sponsored by the FAA Safety Team Zip Code: Mile Radius: Courtesy of Advocates for Aviation Safety Foundation, Inc. Pilots around the country are invited to participate in a Safety Stand Down organized the FAA Safety Team this Saturday, April 17. A special Stand Down event will be held […]

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Flight Design Details New Model Features

At their Sun ‘n Fun news conference on Tuesday, Flight Design revealed more details about their upcoming new model, the CTHL. The aircraft was developed in Europe mainly to meet the needs of glider towing. It will be equipped with a turbocharged 115 HP Rotax 914, a 12 percent larger wing for added lift, a […]

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Piper To Expand Production, Offer Enhanced Vision (corrected)

Piper CEO Kevin Gould said at Sun ‘n Fun on Tuesday he’s “encouraged” by the current economy, and his company will expand production by more than 75 percent this year, compared to 2009. Gould wouldn’t hazard a guess, however, how long it might take to return to 2008 levels. Since production in 2009 declined by […]

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Flight Design Keeps On Designin’

The folks at Flight Design must be feeling some impact of the down economy, but it hasn’t slowed them down much. They are here at Sun ‘n Fun, busy as ever, and with a list of new stuff to entice light sport buyers. Now they are offering floats for their fleet, as well as a […]

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