All General aviation articles – Page 204
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OSHKOSH: Show of spirit
Miserable sales, plummeting new pilot starts, airports on the brink - elements that would dampen any other party become minor distractions when the GA faithful descend on Oshkosh, Wisconsin in late July. That unstoppable spirit will once again shine next week when the world's largest general aviation gathering comes to ...
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FLIGHT TEST: Gobosh 700 - What's in a name?
The Gobosh 700 light sport aircraft caused a stir when it appeared at Lee airport. What is it like to fly?
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FARNBOROUGH: Northern Ireland police service receives first EC145
Eurocopter has delivered the first EC145 helicopter to the Northern Ireland police service's air support unit. The aircraft, to be used for police...
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FARNBOROUGH: Flying club for disabled relaunches as Aerobility
A charity that gives disabled veterans and other wheelchair users the chance to fly a light aircraft is relaunching at Farnborough and looking for corporate...
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FARNBOROUGH: Emivest takes wraps off medevac SJ30
Emivest Aerospace and its Middle East distributor Action Aviation are unveiling a medevac version of the SJ30 light business jet at the show today. The...
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FARNBOROUGH: Dassault certificates Falcon 900LX
Dassault Falcon has received certification from both the European Aviation Safety Agency and the US Federal Aviation Administration for the newest member...
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FARNBOROUGH: BA, Solena eye up London sites for alternative fuel initiative
British Airways and US bioenergy group Solena are evaluating potential sites in east London on which to build a sustainable jet fuel plant aimed at providing...
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FARNBOROUGH: P&WC starts work on advanced turboprop for regional airliners
Pratt & Whitney Canada has begun developing an advanced turboprop engine for the regional airline sector, aiming for double-digit reductions in fuel burn...
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FARNBOROUGH: Face the facts with NRC's Jerzy Komorowski
Jerzy Komorowski is director general of the National Research Council (NRC), Canada's Institute for Aerospace Research.
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FARNBOROUGH:New shades technolgy could save pilots' sight
Pilots wearing traditional sunglasses face potential permanent damage to their eyesight, Swiss exhibitor Caruso and Freeland (Outdoor Exhibit 15) has warned. General...
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FARNBOROUGH: London heliport in the PremiAir league
UK business aviation services company PremiAir opened ahead of the Farnborough air show a new VIP passenger terminal at the refurbished London heliport in Battersea.
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China establishes aviation industry fund
China has established its first aviation industry fund, providing a major boost for local aircraft manufacturers trying to market aircraft to Chinese carriers.
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Supplier deals allow Comac to progress with joint-definition phase
China's Comac has completed the selection of major suppliers for the C919, clearing the way for finalising the 150- to 170-seat twinjet's joint definition stage, possibly this year.
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ASI gets independent valuation of SafeCell business
ASI Entertainment has hired IC Consulting Services (ICCS) to conduct an independent valuation of the firm's SafeCell aviation business, as part of a capaital...
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Piper selects interior suppliers for PiperJet
Piper Aircraft has selected DeCrane Aerospace and Propel Designs to supply the interior for its PiperJet.
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Cobham expands Australian operation with BAe jets
Cobham Aviation Services Australia has leased two more jets from BAE Systems, paving the way for the multinational company to expand its air service offering...
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Firefighters tackling cargo blaze at Heathrow
Firefighters are attending a serious blaze in the cargo area at London Heathrow Airport. Twenty fire engines and around 100 firefighters are tackling...
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PICTURE: Eurocopter EC120 hits 10,000 flying hours with Baltimore police
A Eurocopter EC120 light single-engined helicopter operated by the Baltimore police...
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Solar-powered aircraft takes off for first night flight
The Solar Impulse HB-SIA prototype took off this morning for what is intended to be its first night flight using only the power of the sun. HB-SIA...