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In the spirit of the holidays, AVweb got the skinny on the fat guy in the big red suit from the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), which for the past 51 years has been tracking Santa on his ’round-the-world-trip on Christmas Eve. We talked with NORAD Tracks Santa Project Officer Major Stacia Reddish to […]

In our weekly AVweb newscast, hear about the Goldman Sachs/Onex deal to buy Raytheon Aircraft for $3.3 billion, Loran making a resurgence in the UK as a GPS backup, a truly personal jet called Jet-Man, Pratt & Whitney Canada’s plans to build more fuel-efficient turbofans, and more. Brought to you byBose Corporation. Duration: File Size: […]

But at the same time, they’re building an engine, along with some help from General Electric. Although few (even in the industry) know it, Honda isn’t exactly a newcomer to the jet engine business, having begun work on the HF118 that will power the HondaJet some 20 years ago. And that experience is why GE […]

In the weekly AVweb newscast, hear about: How the DOT Inspector General is starting an audit to determine who is using U.S. airspace; Diamond Aircraft’s possible foray into a high-performance piston single; the FAA’s use of crushable concrete for runway arresting systems; and more. Brought to you byBose Corporation. Duration: File Size: download here

Recommend a Video |VOTW Archive Our latest “Video of the Week” is nail-biting footage of what’s often called a “near-miss” – although they’re more accurately called “near-mid-air-collisions.” Watch as one pilot gets a little too close for comfort to a T-38 trainer in this clip posted to YouTube by smkenney7 and marked as being from […]

Athough you’ll get some arguments in some quarters, it’s generally accepted that the Lear 23 was the first practical business jet. It’s been flying for more than 43 years, and, remarkably, of the 100 Lear 23s made, 45 are still flying. Bill Lear Jr. worked on the project with his father Bill Sr., and he […]

In this Monday newscast, hear about what’s next for the Legacy midair pilots now that they’re back home in the U.S., the possible acquisition of Raytheon Aircraft by Onex, safer ATC in Europe, China’s proposed GPS system, and more. Brought to you byBose Corporation. Duration: File Size: download here

Recommend a Video |VOTW Archive Here’s a YouTube clip that will have you reading through the comments and trying to make up your mind. Originally posted by user meetmrglock, this one has tongues wagging. The world’s smallest twin-engine airplane: Don’t see a video screen?Try disabling ad blockers and refreshing this page.If that doesn’t work, click […]

NATA president Jim Coyne knows Washington, D.C., having served as a Senator in Congress and as an aviation association head for many years. AVweb asked him to clarify the FAA reauthorization debate and give his insight into other aviation-related hot topics on Capitol Hill. Brought to you byBose Corporation. Duration: File Size: download here

In a special bonus interview, AVweb‘s Glenn Pew (on assignment for our sister publication IFR Magazine) speaks with AOPA Air Safety Foundation Executive Director Bruce Landsberg. In just over 12 minutes, Landsberg shares a wealth of knowledge on the causes of accidents; flying in inclement weather; and ways you can train yourself to reduce risk […]