WASHINGTON – On March 9, 2016, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a rule that overhauls the airworthiness standards for small general aviation airplanes. The FAA’s proposal,...
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SOUTH ST. PAUL, MN – January 20, 2016 – Wipaire, Inc. is pleased to announce the return of the Gateway to Success internship program for its third year. The program is designed for students pursuing an airframe and powerplant...
Read MoreFREDERICK, MD – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is standing firm in its opposition to user fees as FAA reauthorization legislation moves to the full House. The legislation passed out of the House Transportation...
Read MoreThe Aeroscan M5 is now fully automated using Laser Technology Lantana, FL, (February 1, 2016) – Aeroscan, a Palm Beach Aircraft Propeller, Inc. company, announced a major evolution to its aircraft propeller blade measurement...
Read MoreAgreement updates joint efforts to introduce and support flying on all levels EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (February 19, 2016) — The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Soaring Society of America (SSA) today...
Read MoreMontgomery, AL, (February 17, 2016) — Representatives of Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC announced that the company has finalized the asset purchase of C&D Associates, Inc., which manufactures a line of branded aircraft...
Read MoreThe 38th annual General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey (GA Survey) for reporting on calendar year 2015 will begin soon. As always, your participation is important. If you receive an invite to participate, please respond,...
Read MoreWASHINGTON, DC – (February 3, 2016) – This week, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) released the Safety 1st General Aviation Misfueling Prevention Program – a free, online-based awareness program for pilots, line...
Read MoreWICHITA, KS – (Jan. 28, 2016) – Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced the partner universities selected for its 2016 Top Hawk program. Kent State University,...
Read MoreATC privatization, other elements have ominous consequences for general aviation EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, WI — The Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act introduced in the House of Representatives on...
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WICHITA, Kan. (Jan. 28, 2016) – Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced that it has attained new certifications allowing each U.S. company-owned service center to support the Beechcraft, Cessna...
Read MoreThe R15VOL Alternator Controller Unit provides high-voltage regulation, over-voltage protection, field-to-ground short protection, and an on-unit troubleshooting light. A perfect fit for aircraft owners and mechanics, the 14V...
Read MorePS Engineering raises the bar, not the price As an integral part of PS Engineering’s continuing efforts to improve cockpit audio management, the company is announcing the new PMA8000BTi audio selector panel, a version of the...
Read MoreFree presentations open to all and hosted by aviation experts What started as a venue to converse with the aviation community on training topics and product information has evolved into an invaluable, year-round resource....
Read MoreEAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, WI — (January 11, 2016) — Some of the world’s top air show performers have made their commitments to fly at the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016 fly-in – The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration – as...
Read MoreNearly 300,000 owners have registered their small unmanned aircraft in the first 30 days after the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) online registration system went live. Owners who registered in the first month received a...
Read MoreFederal Aviation Administration (FAA) – On January 6, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta announced the public release of the B4UFLY mobile application following an initial beta testing period. B4UFLY tells users about current or...
Read MoreSouth Saint Paul, MM – January 11, 2016 – Following a hugely successful introduction, Wipaire is pleased to announce the return of the Ben Wiplinger Memorial Seaplane Rating Scholarship. The scholarship was established in...
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