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Fly-In Theater brings old and new aviation films to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024

Aviation and silver screen enthusiasts are in for a treat during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 as the Fly-In Theater returns with eight aviation films shown across the week-long event. This year’s schedule covers several eras of movies from the 1940s to the present day. For more than 15 years, the Fly-In Theater has been a tradition for AirVenture attendees. Located adjacent to EAA’...

Tecnam P-Mentor achieves Federal Aviation Administration full Type Certificate

Federal Aviation Administration awarded full Type Certificate to Tecnam P-MENTOR with the number A00067IB for Part 23 of the FAA Regulations. Tecnam is now on track to begin deliveries to flight schools across the United States, starting with the first to HCH Aviation in partnership with Stephen F. Austin State University in Austin, Texas, followed by Kilo Charlie Aviation...

Gulfstream G600 gains FAA steep-approach certification

Gulfstream G600 has been certified for steep approach to landing by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, opening access to more airports around the world. G600 has successfully demonstrated its steep-approach capabilities with low-speed handling and short-field landings at London City Airport in England and Lugano Airport in Switzerland. These challenging airports require steep-approach...

Supporting next-generation aviators - Diamond Aircraft & LIFT Academy celebrate continued partnership with significant fleet expansion

Diamond Aircraft and Leadership in Flight Training Academy announced an expansion of LIFT Academy training fleet, underscoring a steadfast partnership that began in 2018. This collaboration supports LIFT Academy's cutting-edge program, which is meticulously designed to prepare aviators for successful careers, specifically at Republic Airways, one of the largest regional airlines in the Un...

I Hart Flying Foundation ‘Springs into Action’ with more than $30,000 in Scholarships, industry support launching May 6

Delivering more than $30,000 in flight training scholarship funds matched with valuable industry packages illustrates I Hart Flying’s goal to spring into action at a time where funds are becoming an even more critical need in this space. “Spring into Action,” launches Monday, May 6 for three weeks, with applications open until May 24. For women in aviation, the gender gap is stil...

The freedom for everyone to go from A to Anywhere - Skai -simple, safe, clean from end-to-end

A company declares to change the world with a revolution in transportation. By innovating, developing processes and technologies that no one else has yet done. By offering convenient, cleanest, and safest way to move from A to B - first hydrogen eVTOL aircraft. Simply. Better. It's absolutely logical that we were determined to learn a lot more and get the answers to our many question...

Elevating customer service - Textron Aviation unveils expanded global parts distribution facility

Textron Aviation announced the grand opening of largest parts distribution facility at its headquarters in Wichita, Kansas. With the addition of 180,000 square feet of space, this state-of-the-art facility is now better equipped to serve the company’s global customer base with increased parts storage and faster shipping. With thousands of Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft oper...

FAA approves new empennage design for Robinson R22

Robinson Helicopter Company has secured FAA approval for its new empennage design for the R22 helicopter. With this certification, Robinson’s entire fleet of helicopters is now FAA-certified. The new empennage design includes a symmetric horizontal stabilizer and tailcone, now standard on all newly manufactured Robinson helicopters. The development and testing of the new empennage desig...

Monarch Air Group reveals top chartered aircraft for private flying

When it comes to private jet travel, there is a wide range of aircraft available to suit different needs and preferences. Monarch Air Group gives insight into the preference and demands of those flying private and have shed light on the trends and choices of discerning travelers who opt for the luxury and convenience of flying private. Among the top contenders in the market are the Challenger...

Joby expands California manufacturing facility, rolls second aircraft off production line

Joby Aviation has broken ground on the expansion of its Pilot Production Line in Marina, California. The expansion will more than double Joby’s manufacturing footprint at the Marina Municipal Airport and is expected to begin operations next year. During celebration ceremony Joby also showcased its second production prototype aircraft, which recently rolled off the Company&rsqu...

ZeroAvia launches electric and hydrogen aviation components offering as manufacturing plans revealed

ZeroAvia will be offering some of its key components designed for its hydrogen-electric engines to other clean aviation innovators. It allows ZeroAvia to build upon the multi-billion dollar per annum market for its hydrogen-electric powertrain family, maximizing company’s investment in R&D and its strategy of vertical integration, as well as furthering the company’s...

magniX achieves milestone in NASA Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration program

magniX has successfully completed the first phase of testing at the NASA Electric Aircraft Testbed facility in Sandusky, Ohio. The testing focused on high voltage (800V) operations and thermal performance. The results confirmed the magni650 electric engine’s exceptional capabilities at altitudes of up to 27,500 feet. The testing is being carried out as part of NASA Electrified...