Ownership

AVweb’s Ownership section provides in-depth coverage on aircraft ownership, maintenance, and operational considerations. From updates on unleaded aviation fuels like G100UL to regulatory decisions impacting fuel usage, this section offers valuable insights for aircraft owners and operators. Stay informed on the latest developments affecting your aircraft’s performance, compliance, and overall ownership experience.

TBM 940 Debuts At Aero

At Aero 2019 in Friedrichshafen, Germany, Daher debuted the latest model of the TBM line, the 940. The new airplane has autothrottles, a Garmin G3000 with improved automation, ice detection and a new interior scheme. FlySmart’s David Fabry gave AVweb the 90-second tour. view on YouTube

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Ole Ringstad’s 12 CYL Sport Engine

At Aero in Friedrichshafen this week, Norwegian aviation businessman Ole Ringstad was showing off his awesome 12-cylinder sport aircraft engine, capable of more than 700 horsepower. Although it’s not a Rolls-Royce Merlin copy by any means, the resemblance is unavoidable. In this AVweb video shot at the show, we get a good look at the […]

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Aero Blog: Daher On A Roll And Are Electrics Real?

By about the fifth day of the big U.S. air/trade shows—AirVenture and Sun ‘n Fun—a certain hollow-eyed exhaustion sets in. Vendors at the show can be heard to wonder if the thing will ever end and for us pixel-addled wretches covering the spectacle, we feel as run down as the batteries in our cameras and […]

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Aero: Cirrus Expands Training Initiatives

While Cirrus’ sales success with the SR line and now the VisionJet is obvious, less well known is that the company is becoming a force in the aviation training market. At Aero this week, Cirrus revealed that it’s staffed up and is investing in significant in-house training resources and video and that all of this […]

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Podcast: Cirrus Expands Training Efforts

While Cirrus’ sales success with the SR line and now the VisionJet is obvious, less well known is that the company is becoming a force in the aviation training market. At Aero this week, Cirrus revealed that it’s staffed up and is investing in significant in-house training resources and video and that all of this […]

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Aero: George Jetson, Meet P-38

The Aero exhibition in Friedrichshafen, Germany has always been fertile ground for new aircraft ideas and with electric aircraft surging, 2019 is no exception. One of the more unusual aircraft on display this week is the AutoFlightX, an exotic VTOL design that looks like a cross between a P-38 and George Jetson’s daily ride to […]

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Aero: Market Will Drive 100LL Replacement, Not Regulation

With the current EPA administration seen as unlikely to issue a finding of endangerment against the tetraethyl lead used in aviation fuel, its eventual demise may have to come at the hands of consumers. That was one message from a 100LL briefing held at Aero in Friedrichshafen, Germany, this week. Conducted by Shell’s Tim Shea […]

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Autothrottle On Daher TBM940

At Sun ‘n Fun 2019, Daher Aircraft introduced a first for turboprop singles: autothrottles. The system is integrated within the TBM940’s Garmin G3000 integrated flight deck, providing an additional layer of envelope protection, including automatic descent mode. The company also introduced a new automatic deicing system for the TBM910 and TBM940 models. Larry Anglisano took […]

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Aero: Three New Models From Tecnam

The much-anticipated CS23 revision—or FAR 23 to U.S. aviators—not to mention some tweaking of microlight and ultralight rules in Europe has kicked off the predicted new model development. At Aero on Wednesday, Italian planemaker Tecnam drove home the point by announcing three new variants. The low-wing P2002 Sierra has been a popular choice for schools […]

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Aero: Diamond Revives The DA-50, This Time As A Retrac

Cirrus’ sales success all but tanked the idea of a high-performance single with retractable gear. But at Aero on Wednesday, Diamond Aircraft revived the idea in announcing that the long-stalled DA-50 is coming back, this time as a diesel-power retractable with at least five seats. Diamond CEO Liquin Zhang says certification is planned for the […]

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