Robinson Helicopter Company has received FAA approval to extend the service life of the Robinson R22 and R44 main and tail rotor blades from 12 to 15 years.
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48Y to close permanently
The Minnesota Department of Transportation and the municipality of Piney, Manitoba, Canada, will permanently close the Piney-Pinecreek Border Airport (48Y) on Dec. 27, 2024.
New taxiway opens at Falcon Field Airport
Falcon Field Airport (KFFZ) in Mesa, Arizona, has a new Taxiway G, an addition that will streamline routing of aircraft from the north runway to southern airport facilities, according to airport officials.
Southwest Aerospace Technologies expands
Southwest Aerospace Technologies (SWAT) recently signed a long-term lease for a 12,000-square-foot hangar and its adjacent area at Georgetown Executive Airport (KGTU).
Tickets now on sale for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025
Along with AirVenture admissions, other items available for advance purchase include camping credentials, auto parking passes, and Aviator Club tickets (both North and South locations), as well as B-25 and Ford Tri-Motor flights.
EcoPulse concludes flight test campaign
EcoPulse performed its first hybrid-electric test flight Nov. 29, 2023, from Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport in France. Since its maiden flight, EcoPulse accumulated 100 flight hours and performed some 50 test flights with the distributed hybrid propulsion system, the last of which took place in July 2024, according to company officials.
Signature partners with Eve to develop ground infrastructure for eVTOLs
The companies will work together to establish procedures and an ecosystem to prepare for the launch of eVTOL operations.
WAI founder, aerobatic star tapped for First Flight Society
The First Flight Society has named two new Honorary Lifetime Members: Dr Peggy Chabrian, the founder of Women in Aviation International and aerobatic national champion Michael Goulian.
EAA Homebuilders Week returns in January
“The 2024 edition of Homebuilders Week was another record-breaking year, with more than 22,000 people attending webinars during the week,” said Charlie Becker, EAA’s director of chapters and homebuilt community manager. “The homebuilt community continues to be active, and this event has proven to be a valuable resource for new and experienced builders.”