Garmin's New Aviation VHF Radios 

Early this year, a new series of aviation VHF COM and NAV/COM radios, the GTR and GNC series, was announced by Garmin. As the replacement products for the popular SL 30 and SL 40 models, the GNC series NAV/COM radios include new features to reduce pilot workload, while also offering an affordable solution to meet the requirements of the 8.33 kHz channel spacing mandate recently enacted by the European Union under the Single European Sky (SES) initiative.

Sign MoU With Diamond Aircraft On Electric Propulsion System

EADS and Siemens are entering into a long-term research partnership to introduce new electric propulsion systems that could help airlines lower their fuel bills and drive environmental performance. Together with their partner, Austria-based Diamond Aircraft, the companies are showcasing a second generation serial hybrid electric airplane at Le Bourget.

Partnership Includes Coordination with Students, Faculty And Facility At University’s Research And Technology Park

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University president Dr. John P. Johnson and Diamond Aircraft Industries CEO and owner Christian Dries have signed a partnership agreement to establish the global manufacturer’s presence at the university’s Daytona Beach Campus.

Float Plane Was Carrying Cruise Ship Passengers On A Sightseeing Flight

The NTSB has released its preliminary report from an accident which occurred in Petersburg, Alaska, that resulted in the fatal injury of one of the seven people on board the float-equipped de Havilland Beaver.

Aircraft Assembled By High School Students To Be Featured At Oshkosh Next Month

The winners of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and Build A Plane Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) aviation design challenge competition began to assemble two Glasair Sportsman aircraft at Glasair Aviation in Arlington, Washington on Monday.

Cessna Which Impacted An Apartment Building Near Dulles Airport Reportedly 'Lost Power Twice'

The two people on board a Cessna 177B which impacted a third-floor apartment on May 31st near Dulles Airport in the Washington, D.C. metro area had discussed the airplane's fuel situation before it lost power, according to the NTSB's preliminary report.

New Aircraft To Be Purchased With Support From Donors

New airplanes will lead endangered whooping cranes from their summer range to Florida for the winter in coming years, and the pilots flying those airplanes will have private pilot licenses. The FAA required the group to make the changes because it pays salaries to its pilots.