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Paint Company Gives C-47s New Coats

A pair of the WWII-era transports on display at EAA AirVenture sport new paint schemes thanks to Sherwin-Williams' philanthropy.
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Aircraft

Icon Launches Fractional Share Test Program

The amphibious LSA manufacturer is offering a lower-cost pathway for flying the Icon A5.
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New Aviation Experience Opens at APA

Exploration of Flight, housed in the Boeing Blue Sky Gallery, aims to spark interest in aviation at one of the nation's busiest GA airports.
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TBAA Golf Event Supports Tampa Children’s Hospital

The recent TBAA event raised $8,000 for Johns Hopkins Children’s Hospital Foundation.

JSSI: Bizav Utilization Rates Taking Off

During the second quarter, average per-aircraft utilization reached 30.35 hours; year-to-date average flight hours are up 4.6 percent.
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Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines, DHL Form Logistics JV

Airline takes majority stake in DHL-Ethiopian Airlines Logistics Services
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Safety

Landsberg, Homendy Confirmations Fill NTSB Board

Landsberg brings a deep background in general aviation safety, while Homendy has pipeline and rail expertise.
Aircraft

Controversy Develops over RAF AEW&C Fleet

British air arm must choose between upgrading the E-3D Sentry or buying a new aircraft—possibly the Boeing Wedgetail.
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Aircraft

L3 Shows Multi-mission Conversion of Bombardier Q400

The Texas-based systems integrator is promoting the twin-turboprop as a cost-effective solution.
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ATC

How Boeing Envisions the Future of Transportation

How Boeing Envisions the Future of Transportation
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Aircraft

Airbus A400M Atlas Flying Display at Farnborough Airshow

Airbus A400M Atlas Flying Display at Farnborough Airshow
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Aircraft

Embraer KC-390 Military Transport Flying Display at Farnborough Airshow

Embraer KC-390 Military Transport Flying Display at Farnborough Airshow
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Aircraft

Aerion Expects to Fly the First Supersonic Business Jet by 2023

Aerion Expects to Fly the First Supersonic Business Jet by 2023
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Aircraft

Mooney Celebrates 70th Year

Plans Manufacture Of 20 Aircraft In 2018
Airlines

New EU Rules Address 'Mental Fitness' of Pilots, Cabin Crew

Requirements stem from Germanwings flight 9525 crash findings
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Aircraft

Epic Nudges Closer To E1000 Certification

Company Predicts FAA Approval By End of 2018
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FBOs

AOPA Recruits Support in Continuing FBO Argument

The association has garnered some measure of support for its statement of principles in regards to FBO pricing.

Bullish on Bizav, Honeywell Boosts Guidance

Honeywell now expects 7-8 percent sales growth in the back half of the year.

Deliveries Down, but Sales Climb at Gulfstream

Revenues at General Dynamics’ aerospace division, which includes Gulfstream and Jet Aviation, fell $432 million year-over-year, to $3.72 billion in 1H18.
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With Collins Merger Ahead, UTC Eyes Future of Portfolio

UTC leadership looking at all options for the corporation, including splitting into three organizations, further acquisitions, or divistitures.
Aircraft

EPS Continues To Make Progress on Aero Diesel

Predicts 30-50% Better Economy Than Avgas Engines

Midterm Elections To Come into Focus During BACE

Begala and Schlapp are expected to provide "contrasting and colorful insights" just ahead of the November 6 elections.

Wipaire Delivers 100th Set of Floats to MAF

Mission Aviation received Wipaire’s 100th set of Wipline 8750 floats.
Training and Workforce

SunFlyer Electric Trainer Pitched as Pilot-shortage Solution

Aircraft Lands Large Order At Oshkosh
Aircraft

Blackhawk Expands XP67A to King Air 300s

345 Knot Cruise Speed Expected From Engine Upgrade
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Engines

Phillips 66 Teams With Afton on Unleaded Avgas

UL100 avgas contains no lead and so far is proving effective for anti-detonation properties in high-compression piston aero engines.
Maintenance and Modifications

Superior Extends Cylinder Warranty

Superior Air Parts's new warranty lasts for 37 months, and is retroactive to cylinders bought after Jan. 1, 2018.
Training and Workforce

Redbird Previews New Sim Motion System

Redbird's new six-degrees-of-freedom (6DoF) simulator motion platform was designed by the company's Redbird Alpha advanced development division.
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Regulations and Government

Shuster Emphasizes Need for Senate To Act on FAA Bill

The lawmaker, who is to retire at the end of the year, gave what may be his final address before the Aero Club of Washington as House T&I Committee chair.
Avionics

Avidyne Gets FAA Nod for IFD550/540 Upgrade on CJs

The upgrade, which provides a hybrid-touch FMS, also offers compliance with ADS-B Out.