FAA Clears Heart X1 For Flight Testing
The full-scale electric demonstrator is undergoing final preparations for its first flight in upstate New York.
The full-scale electric demonstrator is undergoing final preparations for its first flight in upstate New York.
The milestone aircraft went to Ferrari Vice Chairman Piero Ferrari.
The rule reaches Part 135 operators and radio-altimeter-equipped general aviation aircraft.
Mark Wallach stepped down after casting the only vote against continued operation of Boulder Municipal Airport.
The two-seat aircraft has a 1,540-pound gross weight, IFR capability and Garmin AXIS avionics.
Company says the model is intended for frequent instructor-student operations and can support training from the beginner level through more advanced phases.
Continental Aerospace Technologies is expanding warranty coverage for certified AvGas engines and eligible factory overhauls.
A Senate committee advanced legislation that would require the FAA to provide pilots with clearer, updated guidance on medications and medical certification.
Pratt & Whitney Canada has begun ground testing a hybrid-electric propulsion system ahead of planned flight tests in 2027.
ICON Sense is designed to reduce risks during amphibious flight.