Air Force Awards Electra $4.7 Million for Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Testing
The contract will support ground and flight testing to evaluate potential military applications for Electra's EL9 aircraft.
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FAA Expands Lycoming Engine Directive Over Piston Pin Failures
The new directive covers additional engine models and carries an estimated $4.1 million compliance cost.
Read Official SourceCessna Overturns Behind United Jet
Flight instructor and student escape injury as FAA investigates the incident.
Read Official SourceFAA Approves Long-Range Drone Flight to Offshore Oil Platform
Skyways will conduct a beyond-visual-line-of-sight operation between Louisiana and a Shell facility in the Gulf of Mexico.
Read Official SourcePhotographer Killed by Taxiing Vintage Aircraft at New York Airfield
The 67-year-old woman was photographing an Aeronca L-3 when the aircraft struck her.
Read Official SourcePilot Killed in L-39 Accident While Flying With Daughter
The Wisconsin pilot reported a problem shortly after departing a Kentucky airport, where the pair had stopped to refuel.
Read Official SourceAOPA Statement on NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen's Retirement
FREDERICK, Md.—The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) expressed gratitude for Ed Bolen, who is retiring because of his health after having served as President and CEO of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) since 200
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Read Official SourceElectra completes fixed-wing landing at Lower Manhattan heliport
Electra has successfully performed a takeoff and landing with its EL2 Goldfinch aircraft at the Downtown Skyport in New York. The milestone, achieved on October 26, marks what Electra believes to be the first time an aircraft without vertic
Read Official SourceFlorida shop owner jailed following new fraud charges
Thomas Justin Smith, a private pilot, A&P/IA, and business owner in Sebring, Florida, was jailed October 22 following his arrest on charges stemming from a 17-month annual inspection of a light sport aircraft that, according to the aircraft
Read Official SourceVickers begins building speedy four-seater
After 16 years developing an amphibious aircraft, Paul Vickers, CEO of Vickers Aircraft, is applying lessons learned in design, manufacturing, and safety to a new four-seat airplane.
Read Official SourceAviation Is Hiring: AOPA Launches Career Expo in Phoenix
PHOENIX—The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) will host its first Aviation Career Expo on November 13 and 14 at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix, connecting job seekers with airlines, manufacturers, flight schools, and aviation service
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