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Sporty’s Creates Membership Program for Customers

In this “instant” age, Sporty’s offers its customers a way to get it all now.
Maintenance and Modifications

uAvionix Wing-, Tailtip ADS-B Installs Garner Interest

STC approval is expected by the end of the year.
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Operators Seek Pilots and Mechanics at SNF Job Fair

More than a dozen companies are on hand hoping to hire qualified applicants.
Aircraft

Mooney Shows Its Mite

The company looks to the future at this year's SNF 2018.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Shark Tank Alumnus at Sun ’n‘ Fun with Grypmat

The Grypmat holds fast to the surface it is placed on so tools are conveniently located as maintainers work on a project.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Sterna Showcases Composite Props

Extensive strength testing shows “hollow” composite propellers can take the punishment of day-to-day use.
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Training and Workforce

FTD Maker Alsim Demos AATD

With a rapid refresh rate this fixed flight sim won’t make pilots queasy.
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Training and Workforce

Elite Sports New Hardware and Software at Sun ‘n‘ Fun

Force feedback and touchscreen technologies abound.
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Avionics

BendixKing Makes an EFIS for Experimentals

With near-4K resolution, the xVue’s 10.1 inch display sits at a price point that makes sense for experimental aircraft.
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GlobalParts.aero Chooses Brand Ambassador in Phillips 66 Aerostars

What’s a perfect match? A high performance aerobatic team and a company that keeps those airplanes in the air with parts and services.
Aircraft

WW II-era Workhorses Shine at Sun ’n‘ Fun

These airplanes were the workhorses that helped the Allies get a foothold in Normandy
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Shell, Aeroshell Aerobatic Team Continue Partnership

The team comes to Sun 'n' Fun 2018 with a refreshed paint scheme and renewed commitment.
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Aircraft

Rotorvox C2A To Make U.S. Debut at Sun 'n' Fun 2018

The gyroplane is certified in Europe, but will be an amateur-built kit in the U.S.
Engines

Hartzell Brings NextGen Props to Sun 'n' Fun

Hartzell technology is pulling the single-engine GA fleet into the future.
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Aircraft

Piper Showcases Product Line, with an Addition, at SNF

The company's M600 will fly with Kirby Chambliss's Edge 540 during the airshow.
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Sun 'n' Fun and JSFirm Job Fair Set for April 11

Fourteen companies are hiring for a variety of positions at Sun 'n' Fun for the fifth year running.
Training and Workforce

The Future of Ab Initio Professional Flight Training

Can the industry meet the demand, and how?

IAWA Forum Nourishes Next Generation of Women in Aviation

Women are in the executive suite in all facets of general aviation and aerospace, but their low profile means few realize it. IAWA intends to change that.
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Safety

Accidents: December 2017

Preliminary and final reports
Accidents

Accidents: November 2017

Premliminary, and final reports
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Jet Capital Optimistic on Growth in 2018

The company has brought four aircraft in off lease to the show, parked them at the FBO and made them available for viewing by potential clients.
Accidents

Accidents: October 2017

Preliminary, final and factual reports

Jetcraft Forecast Sees Upward Sales Trend

Better absorption of used aircraft helps boost market predictions over the next 10 years.
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Aircraft

Mitsubishi Embraces Updated Training Rule

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries gets new U.S. general manager, MU-2 SFAR now 14 CFR Part 91, subpart N.
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Accidents

Accidents: September 2017

Preliminary and final reports
Accidents

Accidents: August 2017

Preliminary and factual reports
Accidents

First In-service HondaJet Incident: Overrun at MDW

The pilot and five passengers on board were not injured during the mishap.
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Accidents

Accidents: July 2017

Preliminary and final reports

Feith Urges Flight Attendants To Stress Safety Mission

Feith was joined by Steve Brown and Linda Talley on the opening day of sessions during the NBAA Flight Attendants and Flight Technicians Conference.
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Scholarships Awarded for Flight Attendants, Technicians

NBAA awards 35 aviation scholarships at 2017 Flight Attendants and Flight Technicians conference.
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