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ATC

Pelton Blasts ATC Privatization

Without the votes, proponents are engaging in strong arm tactics to get them, alleges the EAA chairman.
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Teen Pilot Flies Piper Cub to AirVenture

Fourteen-year-old Kyle Carden flew 800 nm in a Piper Cub to reach AirVenture this year.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

UK Transport Department Proposes Drone Users Registry

Once approved by Parliament, the registration scheme would apply to owners of drones weighing 250 grams and above.
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Aircraft

Stratos 714 Arrives at Oshkosh

The company could offer a kit version of the aircraft before a certified version.
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Aircraft

Dassault Reaches New Heights with 2,500th Falcon

2,500th business jet is a Falcon 900LX that was handed over at Dassault's Little Rock Completion Center to a long-time Falcon customer based in the U.S.
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FBOs

Japanese FBO To Cease Business Aviation Handling

The company cited a decrease in transient traffic at Nagoya Airport.
Regulations and Government

ATC Proposal Still Facing Uncertain Fate in U.S. House

Former Clinton and Bush officials are backing ATC reform, but say business aircraft operators should pay same fees.
Aircraft

Tecnam Provides Low-Cost Trainer to Argentina

The Italian company’s P2002JF very light aircraft (VLA) is graduating new pilots in a lease-purchase plus support deal.
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Airlines

Boeing Sees Need for 1.2 Million Pilots and Technicians by 2036

20-year demand for cabin crew exceeds 800,000
Avionics

Genesys Unveils New Autopilot System for Light Aircraft

The system leverages technology for the Genesys S-TEC 5000 autopilot to bring a lower cost option for the Part 23 market.

HondaJet World Flight to Take Off from AirVenture

Julian MacQueen, with wife Kim MacQueen and Travis Holland, will circumnavigate the world with a HondaJet in a trip dubbed "Around the World in 80 Stays."
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WAI Seeking Applicants for $570,000 in Scholarships

More than 100 scholarships will be presented during the 29th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference in March.
Avionics

Elliott Aviation Completes ADS-B Testing for Excel/XLS

More than 2,000 business jets could qualify for Elliott Aviation's new ADS-B upgrade for Primus II-equipped airplanes.
Aircraft

Blackhawk Announces New Caravan, King Air Programs

Program provides a 'reset' for Caravans. Certification of XP67A engine upgrade imminent.
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Frasca To Feature Cessna 172 FTD at AirVenture

Pilots and flight schools can find the FTD at Booth 58 in the Aviation Gateway Park at AirVenture.
Aircraft

Airbus Moves Ahead of Boeing on Russian Fleet Size

A350-900 the only Western airliner to make an appearance at MAKS 2017
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Avionics

Garmin G3X Touch Suite Approved for CubCrafters XCub

CubCrafters claims to be the first manufacturer to receive such approval for a complete avionics suite on a Part 23-certified aircraft.
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Avionics

Approach Aviation Readies Shipments of 'FlexAlert' Annunciator

The new LED display can save money and time on panel retrofits compared to customized annunciators, the company contends.
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Avionics

CloudAhoy Adds CFI Assistant Debrief Tool

CloudAhoy's new CFI Assistant adds customizable targets for maneuvers and a score showing how well the pilot flew the maneuver.
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Avionics

Dynon Enters Certified Avionics Market

Dynon's SkyView HDX glass cockpit will soon be approved for installation in the Cessna 172 and Beech B58 Baron, followed by many other types.
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Engines

EPS Diesel Engine Nears Certification

The engine configuration fits many legacy single- or twin-engine general aviation piston aircraft.
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Yingling To Display Ascend 172 with GFC 500 at AirVenture

The aircraft features a newly updated panel and avionics suite with Garmin’s GFC 500 autopilot, G5 electronic flight instruments and more.

Daher Interns Bring Humanitarian Aspirations to OSH

The newest interns, the winners of this year's EAA/Daher International Scholarships, will be on hand to help out Daher during AirVenture.

Mooney International to Offer One-Year SiriusXM Subscriptions

Newly purchased aircraft from manufacturer Mooney will feature a one-year subscription to SiriusXM’s services for weather, information and programming.

Hartzell Celebrates 100 Years with New STCs,Technologies

Hartzell is coming to Oshkosh with recent approvals for its products on aircraft ranging from the Piper M600 to the Super Cub.

Historic Rocket on Display at EAA AirVenture

Blue Origin's rocket, which has made five successful flights demonstrating its reusability, will be one of the star attractions at this year's show
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Maintenance and Modifications

Superior Air Parts Celebrates 50th Anniversary at AirVenture

Superior Air Parts will host a series of 18 educational forums from July 24 to 30 at Booth 257 as part of its bicentennial anniversary.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA's Drone Advisory Committee Lacks Buy-In By Cities, States

Major associations representing city and state governments have passed on joining a 'roles and responsibilities' task group.
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Charter & Fractional

Midwest Aviation Company Faces FAA Fine

Exec 1 Aviation faces a $285,800 penalty for what the agency describes as using improperly qualified pilots.
Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation UK Sees Strong Start for Summer Charter

Burgeoining traffic to Mediterranean resort destinations has fueled a 15 percent increase, year over year.