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Honda Aircraft Company reaffirms commitment to service excellence with fourth consecutive FAA AMT Diamond Award

Honda Aircraft Company celebrated its receipt of the William O’ Brien Aviation Maintenance Technician Award developed by FAA for the fourth year in a row. The AMT Employer Diamond Award represents the highest level of distinction awarded to aircraft maintenance employers, requiring that 100% of eligible employees have each individually earned the AMT Award of Excellence. Honda A...

REGENT submits design basis agreement to U.S. Coast Guard, advancing seaglider certification

REGENT Craft has submitted its Design Basis Agreement for the 12-passenger Viceroy seaglider to the U.S. Coast Guard, advancing its maritime certification process for seagliders, novel high-speed, all-electric vessels that operate exclusively over the water to connect coastal destinations. The DBA establishes what the innovative Viceroy seaglider design must do to show an equivalent level of...

Liebherr signs landing gear overhaul agreement with SkyWest Airlines

Liebherr-Aerospace Saline, Inc., Michigan and SkyWest Airlines based in St. George, Utah have reached a definitive agreement for landing gear overhaul and systems maintenance on a defined portion of SkyWest Airlines’ Embraer 175-E1 fleet. Program overhauls will commence in 2025 and undergo complete “restoration” in accordance with Embraer’s requirements...

Official unveiling of INTEGRAL R to the US market at Sun ‘n Fun, from 1 to 6 April 2025

AURA AERO will be exhibiting at Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo, the second largest aviation expo in the US, in Lakeland, Florida. For the first time, the manufacturer will present to the American public its two-seater training aircraft with aerobatic capabilities, INTEGRAL R. The US is a major market for INTEGRAL, being the largest training market, with nearly 600 FAA approved flight schools, ove...

Paragon Aviation Group to celebrate excellence at 2024 Paragon Awards During NBAA SDC2025

The 2024 Paragon Awards will take place on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 11:30 AM at the Paragon booth during the NBAASDC2025 conference in New Orleans. This prestigious ceremony will honor outstanding achievements within the Paragon Network, recognizing individuals and organizations who demonstrate unwavering commitment to service e...

Archer & Palantir to build the AI foundation for the future of next-gen aviation technologies

Archer Aviation and Palantir Technologies partners to build the AI foundation for the future of next-gen aviation technologies. For decades, the aviation industry has made only incremental improvements, constrained by legacy technology and a dominant duopoly in commercial aviation. With the rapid acceleration of AI, as well as breakthroughs in distributed electric propulsion, the industry is...

10 years of innovation and excellence at Textron Aviation interiors manufacturing facility

Textron recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of its Interiors Manufacturing Facility, representing company’s dedication to designing and creating a customer’s ideal aircraft environment with unmatched quality and craftsmanship. During the past decade, the highly skilled team at IMF has played a pivotal role in crafting unique and custom interiors for Cessna and Beechcraft a...

United installs Starlink on first regional aircraft

United installed Starlink on its first regional aircraft and unveiled details of the process to underscore the technical operations benefits associated with the equipment, including size and weight as well as the ease of install and maintenance. The airline expects to outfit 40+ regional aircraft each month beginning in May through the end of 2025 – average Starlink install ti...

Tecnam Aircraft announced fleet agreement for 90 planes with US Aviation Academy

Tecnam and US Aviation Academy announced the expansion of its training fleet with the acquisition of 38 aircraft, consisting of the P2010 powered by the Lycoming IO-360 and the P2006T MKII powered by the Rotax 912S3, to be delivered from now until Q1/2026, with an option for 52 additional aircraft for 2026 and 2027. This strategic investment underscores the Acade...

Avfuel funds the future of flight with 26th annual scholarship class

In proud support of the future of flight, Avfuel Corporation is excited to announce the 26th scholarship class, distributing $4,500 in funds to individuals pursuing careers and advancements in aviation. In total, one AVTRIP scholarship recipient and two Avfuel Pilot-in-Training Scholarship recipients were selected from the 2024 applicant pool: Holly Cron, Britney Howard and Kenny Melis....

Hartzell unveils composite Kestrel prop for Rotax CubCrafters’ Carbon Cub UL

Hartzell Propeller is launching the Kestrel, a lightweight carbon fiber constant speed prop and the first in its new Falcon composite propeller series, specifically designed for aircraft powered by Rotax 916 engines. The Kestrel propeller has received ASTM approval, with FAA certification expected later this year. Hartzell Propeller President JJ Frigge commented: “The Kestrel marks the fi...

Archer receives FAA certification to launch its pilot training academy

Archer Aviation received FAA certification to launch its pilot training academy. This certification, referred to as Part 141, is granted to a flight school by the FAA, signifying that it is a formally recognized and regulated institution for pilot training. With this certificate, Archer can now train and qualify pilots as part of its newly launched training academy, with plans to build a pipe...