LIVERMORE, Calif. — Five Rivers Aviation has broken ground on a new FBO and hangar complex for the Livermore Airport (KLVK). The initial phase of the $5 million project includes 25,000 square feet of hangar space, as well as a 6,000-square-foot FBO complete with pilot and charter support amenities. When complete, Five Rivers Aviation, partnering with EPIC Aviation, […]
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Power Flow ships 1,500th Skyhawk tuned exhaust
DAYTONA BEACH – Power Flow, a supplier of aircraft tuned exhaust systems, has shipped its 1,500th Skyhawk kit. The Skyhawk systems represent about a third of the total number of kits Power Flow has shipped over the past 16 years of developing STCs and manufacturing them, according to company officials. According to company officials, Skyhawks with a tuned […]
Super Legend HP gets 180-hp boost with Titan engine
SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS — American Legend Aircraft Co. reports that the 180-hp Titan O-340 engine is now available on its Super Legend HP. The new Super Legend HP light-sport aircraft made its first public appearance at this year’s SUN ‘n FUN. Adding to the company’s offerings of 100-plus-horsepower Continental and Lycoming engines, the availability of the Titan O-340 expands the Legend […]
AV8 MRO expands to new facility
HOUSTON, Texas — AV8 MRO recently moved into a new facility featuring 20,000 square feet of office and warehouse space. With 10,000 square feet of dedicated shop space, the new facility increases AV8 MRO’s ability to offer additional in-house capabilities, as the previous facility had only 2,000 square feet of shop space, company officials noted. Specializing […]
IMC Club opens Manhattan chapter
The newest chapter of the IMC Club has opened in the heart of Manhattan, New York. Hosted by the Manhattan Flight Club, it is intended to serve pilots who work and the New York City traffic prevents them from getting to their local airport on a regular basis and stay proficient and current. Staying proficient as a […]
NTSB releases video alert on importance of preflight checks
A Video Safety Alert highlighting the extra vigilance that pilots should take in doing preflight inspections prior to a first flight after maintenance work has been released by the National Transportation Safety Board. The video also addresses the crucial role that mechanics have in ensuring that a plane’s flight control system is rigged correctly after maintenance […]
Diesel Archer DX receives FAA validation
Piper Aircraft reports that Technify Motors GmbH, a German-based member of the Continental Motors Group, has received validation approval from the FAA for its European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) supplemental type certificate in support of the new diesel trainer option, the Archer DX. Originally launched in cooperation with Continental Motors at the Aero Friedrichshafen tradeshow in […]
AOPA Foundation kicks off ‘Giving Back’ grant program
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation will once again award 10 “Giving Back” grants to charities that are doing good work through general aviation. According to association officials, 10 nonprofits will each receive a $10,000 grant. This is the third year for the foundation’s Giving Back grant program. “The Giving Back grants are […]
Textron Aviation hosts conference for Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker owners
WICHITA, Kan. – Textron Aviation recently welcomed more than 500 Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker aircraft owners together for the first time at the Textron Aviation Customer Conference in Wichita. This was the first joint customer conference since the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands combined last year. Throughout the two-day event, customers had access to Textron Aviation leaders and […]