General Aviation
News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.
Avionics
Garmin GDL 82 Adds No-panel-change ADS-B OUT
Garmin's new GDL 82 ADS-B OUT transceiver includes a WAAS GPS and is remotely mounted.
FBOs
Signature To Enhance Support for Commemorative Air Force
The world's largest aviation services provider lends a hand to the world's largest flying museum.
Engines
Soloy, SMA Unveil Jet-A Powered Cessna Skylane
The conversion will improve fuel economy for the long-serving aircraft.
Avionics
BendixKing Offers New Smartphone-based Satellite Tracking
The device which attaches to the user's phone allows global messaging and tracking as well as an emergency SOS beaon.
BRS Aerospace Offering Parachute Discount at AirVenture
BRS Aerospace is offering AirVenture attendees a 10 percent installation discount for Cessna 172 and 182 whole aircraft parachute recovery systems.
Aircraft
Daher Team Displays Morane-Saulnier Parasol Replica
Daher's replica of the Morane-Saulnier Type L Parasol World War I trainer took six years and more than 15,000 man-hours to build.
Maintenance and Modifications
Raisbeck Offering New Swept Prop for King Air 350
The company expects the carbon-fiber prop to improve overall aircraft performance by between 5 and 7 percent.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Dual Electronics Rolls Out Dual-band ADS-B Receiver
The portable unit connects to electronic flight bag apps through Bluetooth.
Aircraft
Mooney M10 Back On, Company Begins Acclaim Deliveries
The company sees a market for light M10 in China.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Vision Systems To Display Nuance V2 at AirVenture
Vision Systems will display its second-generation electronically dimmable window Nuance V2 at PPG’s booth 2072 in Hangar B.
Aircraft
Historic Meeting of B-29s 'FIFI' and Doc
The only remaining World War II-vintage Boeing Superfortresses rub elbows at EAA AirVenture
Engines
Continental Secures EASA TC for CD-300 Diesel
Continental is adding two engines to its CD-200 family as it expands the breadth of its diesel line with the CD-300.
Aircraft
Vulcanair V1.0 Trainer Aiming at U.S. Training Market
The four-seat piston-powered V1.0 from Vulcanair retails for $259,000 and features a glass cockpit and constant-speed prop.
Avionics
Guardian Brings Low-cost MFD to Light Airplane Cockpits
Guardian's smartPlane system offers MFD-like capabilities on the iPad for less than $1,000.
Aircraft
Vulcanair Targets Brazil Market with P68R Twin
The twin-engine P68R has many uses for operations in Brazil, from flight training to efficient transport.
Training and Workforce
Phoenix East Aviation Has Deep Roots in Brazil
Airlines are facing a "tsunami of retirements" that could mean many opportunities for new pilots learning to fly at Phoenix East Aviation.
2017’s Summer of World Tours
Piper’s M600, Bell Helicopter’s 429 and the HondaJet all got the chance to circumnavigate the globe at some point this summer.
NBAA to Hold All-Day Effective Leadership Course
Held October 9, the course is designed to increase industry knowledge for individuals who already work as or wish to become an aviation department manager.
Accidents
Fatal GA Accident Rate in France Sharply Reduced
Last year, 37 people died in 30 crashes of GA airplanes, microlights and helicopters, compared with 64 deaths in 46 mishaps in 2015.
Safety
Episode 02: Flying into a Thunderstorm, Part 2
Tim Valentine has flown his SR22 into the back of a thunderstorm. Part 2 of our story explains what he did next.
PDP Workshops Help Prep Tomorrow's Leaders
NBAA show attendees can add to their knowledge with PDP courses on emergency planning, IS-BAO flight operations and management fundamentals.
Charter & Fractional
Airbus Testing São Paulo Per-seat Helicopter Service
The Voom helicopter service in São Paulo helps travelers bypass endlessly congested roadways.
Step Outside the Bubble for a Local Taste
A number of tasty offerings are available not far from the LABACE venue.
Maintenance and Modifications
P&WC Names Rico Taxi Aéreo as Second Brazilian DMF
Rico, which is based in Manaus, Amazonas, will offer services for PT6A engines which power Cessna Caravan and Embraer Bandeirante aircraft.
Aircraft
Kodiak Focuses on Key Markets
Kodiak Aircraft do Brasil became the local sales representative for the single-engine Kodiak in April, and is securing interest from many operators.
Aircraft
Cessna's Denali Is On its Way
Textron expects to fly its Cessna Denali prototype next year, an aircraft that marries 21st century aircraft design technology with an all-new powerplant
Avionics
Pilot’s Help Aims to Grow App Worldwide
The Pilot's Help app is being developed rapidly, and flight planning and other advanced features could be offered next year.
Engines
New PT6A Engine Shop Coming to Brazil
PT6A specialist Covington is bringing its Pratt expertise to Brazil, as well as a wealth of knowledge of the older radial engines still in service.
