Sun 'n Fun 2018
All undefined news
Aircraft
Daher TBM 930 Gets Additional Avionics Functionality
Company also announced a new name for its North American division: Daher Aircraft Inc.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Drone Zone Features VR Headsets and Frst-person Views
There is nothing better than “being there” and this year’s drone models at Sun ’n‘ Fun give operators exactly that feeling.
Engines
Jabiru Engines Names U.S. Distributor
Participation complements Arion's kit and LSA manufacturing business.
Aircraft
European Gyroplanes Represented at Sun ’n‘ Fun 2018
On the main flight line and in the light sport Paradise City area, attendees find nearly a half-dozen different models from two European manufacturers.
Engines
U.S. Customers Take Delivery of the Rotax 915 iS
Turbocharging takes the Rotax 915 iS to 15,000 ft at full power.
Aircraft
Sun Flyer 2 Makes First Flight
The Sun Flyer 2 prototype is designed to cut the cost of flight training dramatically by using an electric engine powered by EP Systems batteries.
Environment
Illinois Airport Adopts Unleaded Avgas
Rochelle Municipal Airport-Koritz Field is the first in the state to offer UL94, which is authorized for use by the FAA in more than 100,000 aircraft.
Sporty’s Creates Membership Program for Customers
In this “instant” age, Sporty’s offers its customers a way to get it all now.
Training and Workforce
Partners Aim To Halve Cost of Four-year Aviation Degree
Central Christian College and International Aero Academy announced a partnership to develop more cost-effective aviation degree programs.
Operators Seek Pilots and Mechanics at SNF Job Fair
More than a dozen companies are on hand hoping to hire qualified applicants.
