Industry Round-up

AVweb’s search of aviation news around the world found updates from the flight simulation industry, an upcoming business jet conference, and the passing of the founder of Mayo Aviation. FlyRight, a leading provider of King Air pilot training, announced it will add additional space and equipment in 2016. The expansion will include additional classroom and […]

AVweb’s search of what’s new in aviation found STEM projects announced by colleges and universities, winners of the National Rocket Competition, and a new quick-build program from Plane-Crafters. NASA’s Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) has selected four minority-serving institutions for cooperative agreement awards totaling approximately $2 million to help strengthen science, technology, engineering […]

AVweb’s search of aviation news around the world found the latest offerings in Jeppesen’s popular EFB, Garmin’s update on an upcoming G5000 suite, certification news from Thrush Aircraft, and a milestone for engine maker Williams International. Jeppesen recently introduced new features for Mobile FliteDeck version 2.7 to enhance situational awareness and provide data for both […]

AVweb’s search of aviation news this week found milestones from high school and college students, a recent maintenance competition, and new research on “millennial pilots.” The Flying Musicians Association announced that its first FMA Solo Scholarship Award recipient, Drew Medina of Vero Beach, Florida, a senior in the Vero Beach High School Jazz, Symphonic, and […]

AVweb’s search of aviation news around the world turned up a major expansion for Yingling Aviation,ONE Aviation’s new Chinese distributor,and two announcements from the education front – a new aerospace event in Nevada, and K-12 grants awarded to two teachers.Yingling Aviation has announced a significant expansion to its propeller maintenance, repair and overhaul operations with […]

AVweb’s search of aviation news around the world found a first flight for a customer-built Sonex jet, a new home for the Seaplane Pilots Association, upcoming inductees to EAA’s Halls of Fame, and a partnership between two Canadian aviation organizations. Sonex Aircraft extends its congratulations to Redge Greenberg of Durango, Colorado, who made the first […]

AVweb’s search of aviation news around the world found an Amazon Fire release from Hilton Software,progress on Pratt & Whitney Canada’s new turboprop engine, updated products from Mountain High Oxygen, andKansas State’s opening of its new UAS facility.Hilton Software LLC, a leader in advanced mobile aviation technology and a United States Department of Defense contractor, […]

AVweb’s search of what’s new in aviation found a few STC milestones reported byPlane Dynamix,Power Flow and Hartzell Propeller, and an announcement from Sonex Aircraft ofscholarships established in memory of Jeremy Monnett and Mike Clark.Plane Dynamixannounced its acquisition of Art Mattson’s line of FAA-approved airframe and engine STCs for Piper PA-28 series aircraft. Many of […]

AVweb’s search of aviation news around the world found a new drone industry awards program, a first Girls In Aviation Day, a training pipeline for American Airlines jobs, and leadership changes at King Schools. The drone industry announced the launch of the Unmanned Air Systems Technology & Innovation Awards. The awards are open to all […]

AVweb’s search of aviation news around the world found a new aviation conference for the younger crowd, an executive director announced for LightHawk, a high-profile partner announced for the Purdue Research Park, and the latest recipients of the AOPA Foundation’s GA grants. The first MODAERO Fly-In & Conference is specifically scheduled to coincide with collegiate […]