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Canada will be closed to most U.S. light aircraft within about two years after Transport Canada affirmed its decision to make 406-MHz emergency locator transmitters mandatory on everything but gliders, balloons, ultralights and a handful of special-use aircraft. The requirement extends to all foreign-registered aircraft and includes those used for flights that begin and end […]

Despite assurances from Marine Corps brass and politicians, there have been the virtually inevitable calls for the closure of Miramar Marine Corps Air Station following last week’s crash of an F/A-18D in a residential area south of the base. A mother, grandmother and two young children were killed in one of the houses hit by […]

Three days after getting the official nod from Brazilian aviation authorities, the FAA has certified Embraer’s Phenom 100 entry-level jet. The paperwork was signed Friday and the first of the $3.6 million jets will be in customer hands within days. “We are thrilled to announce that the Phenom 100 is certified by the FAA, as […]

With Boeing, Textron, Cessna, Cirrus, Piper and Mooney either cutting back workers, hours, or operations, it’s hard to see beyond the recession to a time when skilled aviation personnel will be sorely needed, but advocates say that day is coming … maybe sooner than you think. The trick is that the predicted drought isn’t the […]

At JFK, Newark and LaGuardia, general aviation pilots should as of December 9, 2008, eAt JFK, Newark and LaGuardia, general aviation pilots should as of December 9, 2008, expect to be required to reserve a slot if they plan to come or go during certain parts of the day — that’s much like similar requirements […]

Companies of all kinds worldwide are feeling the impact of the current economic problems, but many of the smaller companies that build light sport aircraft and sell kit airplanes appear to be holding their own. “New kit sales are down across the board, a little bit,” Kitplanes editor Marc Cook told AVweb on Wednesday, while […]

A 737-800 operated by Continental Airlines will be the first air-carrier aircraft from North America to fly on biofuels when a demonstration flight takes off from Houston on Jan. 7. Continental said on Monday that the flight, which will be operated with no passengers, will be powered by a special blend of 50 percent jet […]

Aero Friedrichshafen, the European general aviation expo that has been growing fast in recent years, announced this week that next year’s show, April 2-5, 2009, already is showing a 20-percent rise in exhibitor bookings over the last show, held in 2007. Starting next year, the show will be held every year, instead of every other […]

The breadth and depth of good works accomplished by general aviation pilots will be in the spotlight at AirVenture Oshkosh 2009, EAA announced this week. A weeklong “Fly for Life” program at next summer’s event will recognize those who fly to serve others. “Aviation is used to meet basic human needs and bring hope in […]

Australia has always been a popular destination for pilots in search of a flying vacation, and with so many vast open spaces to explore, flying a general aviation aircraft is hands-down the best way to see the continent. Now with a popular new movie, Baz Luhrmann’s Australia, out in theaters, and a favorable exchange rate […]