Formerly known as the Savage Cub-S, the 180-hp light-sport aircraft (LSA) is now called the Savage Outback. And it’s Rotax-powered sibling, the Savage Cub, is now known as the Savage Nomad. SportairUSA, the U.S. distributor of Savage Outback, Nomad, Cruiser and Classic and Bobber aircraft, announced the winners of a contest to rename the two airplanes at the […]
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Wicks Aircraft Supply provides parts support for UL Power engine line
Wicks Aircraft Supply has signed with aviation engine manufacturer UL Power to be the exclusive North American distributor of spare, warranty, and replacement parts for the full line of UL Power experimental aircraft engines. The line of UL Power four-stroke engines has simple installation requirements (e.g., no external oil tank or radiator), standard configuration (no […]
Got questions about ADS-B?
Starting in 2020, aircraft must be equipped with ADS-B-Out to fly in most controlled airspace. Will you need to equip? It depends on where you fly. You can find out at FAA.gov/go/equipADSB, a new resource launched last week.
Planning underway for 51st Hayward Air Rally
The Hayward Air Rally is celebrating its 51st anniversary in 2015 with a one day Air Rally to Bend, Oregon. Over the 50 year history of the Hayward Air Rally, originally known as the Hayward-Las Vegas Air Race, the event has been a single day of flying and competition. The exception was the 2014 50th […]
Blue Grass Airport opens Westside GA development
Kentucky’s Blue Grass Airport (KLEX) has opened its Westside General Aviation development. The new 100,000-square-foot Westside general aviation development is situated on a 25-acre site adjacent to crosswind Runway 9-27. The new facilities blend into the scenery, while the design of the new T-hangars recall the look and feel of the rural landscape, according to airport officials. […]
First flight: Flight Design C4
KAMENZ, Germany — Last fall, Flight Design, manufacturer of the CT-series of Light-Sport Aircraft, promised to fly its new, four-seater called C4 by the opening of the Aero Friedrichshafen show. On Friday, April 9, the company achieved that goal. The weekend was spent reviewing initial results and preparing to set up at the event that starts April […]
Eclipse and Kestrel unite to form ONE Aviation
A new company, ONE Aviation Corp. has been formed, which will continue development of the Kestrel K350 single-engine turboprop, as well as manufacturing of the Eclipse 550 jet. Alan Klapmeier, who founded Cirrus Aircraft with his brother, Dale, will lead the new company. “I feel privileged to lead this experienced team of aviation professionals as […]
AEA convention sets attendance record
The 58th annual Aircraft Electronic Association International Convention & Trade Show, which took place April 8-11 in Dallas, Texas, attracted 1,897 attendees with more than 350 avionics repair shops and more than 20 countries represented. The attendance figure breaks the event’s previous high mark of 1,873 attendees back in 2005, a year in which the […]
Landmark Aviation acquires TWC Aviation
Landmark Aviation has acquired TWC Aviation, a private jet charter and aircraft management company with an extensive fleet and 17-year legacy. The companies will continue to operate under their respective brands as they begin the integration process. TWC Aviation manages a fleet of more than 50 aircraft based at 25 locations across the United States with offices […]