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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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Emphasis Is on Food at NBAA Flight Attendants Conference

Attendees will be able to take several short food-related courses from a bevy of international in-flight catering companies.
Accidents

Accidents: June 2017

Preliminary and final reports
Safety

The Case for Go-arounds

In the heat of the moment, will an extra decision point help pilot judgment? FSF report says yes.
Accidents

Accidents: May 2017

Preliminary and factual reports
Training and Workforce

Western Michigan University To Offer Flight Training in Florida

Western Michigan University will offer programs at two facilities on the Florida Gulf Coast.
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Accidents

Accidents: April 2017

Preliminary, final and factual reports
Aircraft

Epic Expects Production and Type Approval by Year-end

Deliveries are planned to follow next year.
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Career Fair at Sun ’n’ Fun Really Taking Off

If you were looking to start a career in aerospace, Sun ‘n Fun 2017 is a good place to be.
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Avionics

TKM Avionics Offers Replacement for King Navcom Radios

The company's radios are EASA compliant.
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Avionics

Silicon Valley Tech ‘Disrupts’ Avionics

The future is here, and its really, really small
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