Latest

All AIN news by date

NARA Awards $36,000 in Aviation Studies Scholarships

Twelve students studying various disciplines in the aviation field each received $3,000 awards.
Aircraft

GA-ASI Stresses Previous Jet UAV Experience for Navy’s MQ-25

The Predator C Avenger has been flying since 2009, although only small numbers have been produced.
Article image

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.
FBOs

Signature Flight Support Continues SNF Sponsorship

Company to also use its booth to provide information to those interested in getting involved in the aviation industry.
Avionics

Guardian Panels Now Fit iPhone X, iPad Pro

Guardian's new 10.5-inch iPad Pro and iPhone X smartPanel Mounts include cooling fans.
Article image
Avionics

Epic Optix Unveils $2K Portable HUD for Genav Airplanes

HUD mirrors data from software such as Avidyne IFD100, ForeFlight, WingX, Garmin Pilot, and Appareo Horizons for Stratus.
Article image
Avionics

Aspire 400 Satcom Serves Cabin and Cockpit

The Aspire 400 SwiftBroadband satcom is a "quick and easy" upgrade for replacement of older Honeywell MCS-7000 and -7200 satcoms.
Avionics

Embraer Phenom 100/300 Get Garmin G1000 NXi Upgrade

The Phenom 100 and 300 will be upgradeable to the G1000 NXi flight deck starting in the first quarter of 2019.
Article image

U.S. Bizav Flying Rises, but Part 91 and Frax Still Lag

All aircraft categories saw increases last month, with large-cabin jets coming out ahead with a 4.7-percent year-over-year increase.
Article image
Avionics

Stevens Aviation Sees Strong Growth in G1000 Upgrades

Stevens Aviation has done more than 40 King Air G1000 upgrades and has more in the pipeline.

NBAA Warns of Commercial UAS Violations

A growing number of recreational operators are flying UAS for commercial purposes, NBAA fears.
Rotorcraft

Curti To Take Wraps Off New Light Turbine Helicopter

The Zefhir was spawned from EU-funded "Disrupt" project.
Article image
FBOs

Signature Opens Renovated FBO in Virginia

The indoor/outdoor upgrade on its 10,000-sq-ft terminal took four months and $1.9 million.

AEA's Paula Derks Plans 2019 Retirement

Derks stepped in as president of the association in 1996, taking the reins from her father, Monte Mitchell, who had previously led AEA for almost 20 years.
Accidents

No U.S. Bizjet Fatalities in 1Q18, ROW Up Sharply

Fatalities from crashes of U.S-registered business turboprops also surged to seven in the first quarter.

GAMA Rally Highlights Genav Growth, Workforce Needs

The event, GAMA's 16th since 2009, drew participation from local, state, and federal officials, as well as from a number of GA manufacturers.

Used Bizcraft Values Rise, Led by Super-midsize Jets

Amstat’s latest Aircraft Valuation Tool Aircraft Values Report shows business aircraft values up across all categories.
Aircraft

American 787 Order Strikes another Blow to Airbus in U.S.

Deal for 47 Dreamliners accompanies cancellation of order for 22 A350s
Article image
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

ICAO Developing UAS Standards

Will hold second "Drone Enable" conference in September.
Avionics

Security Company Offers Aviation-tailored Cyber Service

The introduction of commercial-off-the-shelf products to the cabin increase the potential for cyber threats, says F-Secure.
Aircraft

ABACE ’18 To Boost Interest in Asian Bizav Potential

The rise of Asia-Pacific economies and in particular China has created a void which business aviation can fill, as barriers are dealt with.
Article image
Avionics

ForeFlight Scout ADS-B Receiver Unboxing and Review

ForeFlight Scout ADS-B Receiver Unboxing and Review
Article image
FBOs

Hawthorne Global Starts New Chicago-area Hangar

Hawthorne's 33,000-sq-ft hangar at its Chicago Executive Airport facility is expected to be completed by fall 2018.
Article image
Aircraft

China Tariffs Could Hurt More Than First Thought

Analysts’ belief that China’s proposed tariff won’t cover the 737 Max 8 might be incorrect, according to IBA Group
Article image
Aircraft

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

These airplanes were the workhorses that helped the Allies get a foothold in Normandy
Article image
Safety

UAS Safety Standdown Slated For May 1

The one-day event will cover flight ops, maintenance, and quality management.

Shell, Aeroshell Aerobatic Team Continue Partnership

The team comes to Sun 'n' Fun 2018 with a refreshed paint scheme and renewed commitment.
Article image
Charter & Fractional

OJets Kicks Off Charter Ops with Global, Challenger

The Singapore operation hopes to quadruple its fleet by the end of the second quarter.
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.

AINsight: Words Matter

Clearer words to your customer about the services you provide and the benefits they will gain, the more confident they will be in the process.