TNA Aviation Technologies has introduced the TowFLEXX 5-Series HD, an aircraft tug that delivers new technology transforming maneuverability and safety, according to the company.
TNA Aviation Technologies has introduced the TowFLEXX 5-Series HD, an aircraft tug that delivers new technology transforming maneuverability and safety, according to the company.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
In July, a Cessna 182 powered by an SMA compression-ignition engine flew nonstop from Olympia, Washington, to EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on just 80 gal. of Jet-A.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Russian Helicopters Holding Co., along with Iran Helicopters Support and Renewal Co., has finished testing the Ka-226T for usability at ambient temperatures up to +50C.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Business and general aviation operators should begin to plan now for the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Korea because of expected high demand for on-ground services, Universal Weather and Aviation recommends.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Honda Aircraft plans to increase production of the HondaJet at its Greensboro, North Carolina, manufacturing campus from 3-4 aircraft per month to a full capacity of 6-8 per month, or about 80 per year.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
ForeFlight has introduced Scout, a portable, dual-band ADS-B receiver that delivers inflight weather and traffic information to the ForeFlight Mobile app.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Although ONE Aviation intends the Williams FJ33-powered Eclipse 700, now under development, to succeed the Eclipse 550, the company says the latter is still in production.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Aircraft Industries (LET) reports its L-410NG high-wing twin turboprop will enter production in 2018. The Czech airframer says it has several orders for the new model.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Airports now have the tools to proactively determine if GPS signal-jamming is taking place on their property. Sprint Communications' new portable GSS200D can detect interference coming from jammers more than 1,600 ft. away.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
The first Embraer Legacy 500 midsize business jet to be assembled at the airframer's Melbourne, Florida, facilities made its initial flight July 13 and is to be delivered this quarter.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
The Missile Defense Agency is in the market for two second-hand Gulfstream G550 business jets to replace its 1970s-vintage Gulfstream IIB test observation platforms.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
The number of U.S.-registered business jet and turboprop accidents, including fatalities, fell during the first quarter of 2017 compared to the same time a year ago.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
Transactions of used business jets rose 5.6% during the first six months of 2017 compared to a year ago, although the jets are taking an average of 12 days longer to sell compared to last year, according to JetNet.