Tensions flared briefly at a forum on progress toward an unleaded replacement for avgas on Monday. During the public comment period after formal presentations, Tim Roehl, president of General Aviation Modifications Inc., challenged a couple of points made during the presentations of members and support staff from the End Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions and told […]
During his opening remarks on Monday July 22, Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) CEO Jack Pelton addressed key industry talking points including unleaded fuel, MOSAIC and FAA Reauthorization. Pelton said the association was stronger than ever with more than 300,000 members and touted the growth of the Young Eagles program, which has flown some 60,000 kids […]
Cirrus is celebrating a major milestone as the company has delivered 10,000 SR series aircraft and 560 SF50 vision jets—making it the third largest aviation manufacturer in the world. The company’s 10,000th SR Series aircraft, appropriately named N10000, is on display at AirVenture this week. “From the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) to the Perspective […]
Two people have died after a Lancair Super ES aircraft crashed two miles south of Wittman Regional Airport during opening day of EAA AirVenture, Monday, July 22. According to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office the crash occurred shortly after noon and was first reported by Wittman Regional Airport air traffic controllers. In a statement, the […]
Commercial aviation will need 2.4 million new aviation professionals over the next 20 years, according to Boeing’s 2024 Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO) announced July 22 at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The report noted that long-term demand for qualified aviation personnel remained strong with the need for some 674,000 pilots, 716,000 maintenance technicians and […]
The FAA continues to investigate a Southwest Airlines flight that descended to within 150 feet of the surface some 4 miles from the end of the runway at Tampa International Airport in Florida, according to ADS-B data posted by FlightAware. At that point in the GPS approach, the aircraft should have been at 1,600 feet. […]
Reuters reported today that Russia has claimed that a pair of U.S. B-52H long-range bombers were turned away from the Russian border by MiG-29 and MiG-31 fighter jets. The action occurred over the Barents Sea, which borders Russia to the north of the Scandinavian Peninsula. According to the Reuters report, the Russian Ministry of Defense […]
In an email to its members, Seattle Avionics, the company behind the FlyQ electronic flight bag app, announced it would be canceling all lifetime subscriptions to the software. The company explained that it would be investing more into its product development, which necessitated changes to the lifetime subscription program. Seattle Avionics highlighted the recent releases […]
Hawaii’s Kawaihapai Airfield, also known as Dillingham Airfield, will continue operating for the next 50 years thanks to a new lease between state officials and the U.S. Army. The long-term lease, which was introduced on July 5, ensures military training and several small aviation businesses can continue to operate simultaneously. For a decade, the airport’s […]
On Wednesday, General Aviation Modifications Inc. (GAMI) achieved another milestone in developing its unleaded aviation gasoline, G100UL, when it powered a World War II-era bomber, the Douglas A-26 Invader, for the first time. The aircraft took off from Ada Regional Airport in Oklahoma and flew over Lake Atoka during the 60-minute flight. According to GAMI, […]
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