Is The Long-Forecast Icon Meltdown Underway?

Details are still being carefully researched but ANN has confirmed that former Icon Aircraft CEO and self-described industry visionary, Kirk Hawkins (pictured), has sued the company... while the (now) former President/COO Thomas Wieners has departed the scene with practically zero acknowledgement from the company (who have failed to return calls). A June 26th lawsuit filed by Hawkins names ICON AIRCRAFT, INC., a Delaware corporation; SHANGHAI PUDONG SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT CO., LTD.; a foreign corporation; PK CAPITAL L.P., a foreign limited partnership; PUDONG SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT CAYMAN CO., LTD., a foreign corporation; PK INVESTMENT CO., LTD., a foreign corporation; XUDONG ZHU,

2021 NBAA-BACE Will Take Place From Oct. 12-14 In Las Vegas

NBAA has JUST announced the cancellation of its 2020 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), which was scheduled to take place in Orlando, FL, Oct. 6-8. The cancellation is based on clear guidance from public health officials at all levels of government addressing the unique, complex COVID-19 related challenges associated with large indoor venues. For example, the Florida Department of Health has recently issued an advisory recommending that individuals avoid participation in gatherings of more than 50 people.

Notes That The 1960s Were Far Less Risk-Averse Than Today

Speeding ahead with the development of hypersonic weapons, both offensive and defensive, will require the Defense Department to look back to the 1960s — a time when it was far less risk-averse than it is now, the department's director of defense research and engineering for modernization said. "We need to be less risk-averse. And that doesn't mean we seek to maximize risk. But it also means we're not afraid to take risks, or we're not afraid to fail, as long as they're what I term noble failures," Mark J. Lewis said during a discussion with Rebeccah Heinrichs of the Hudson Institute in Washington. The speed, maneuverability, and trajectories of hypersonic weapons will give whomev

The Helicopters Have Flown Over 1500 Hours Both For Flight Tests And Demo Flights

Airbus Helicopters’ multi-role twin engine H160 has been granted its type certificate by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), marking a new chapter for the programme. The company is expecting FAA certification to follow shortly prior to first delivery to an undisclosed US customer later this year. “The successful completion of the H160 Type Certificate is the result of several years of tremendous work and efforts accomplished jointly by the involved technical teams of the Agency and Airbus Helicopters in a remarkable fruitful cooperation spirit,” EASA Certification Director Rachel Daeschler said.

Avanti STC Package Expected In In Mid-July

Becker Avionics is about to receive STC approval for its AMU6500 audio panel with the first step by FAA, and afterwards by EASA. It will replace the former Baker (not Becker!) audio panels in the Piaggio P180 Series aircrafts. These models include the Avanti II and Avanti Evo aircraft models. Becker's AMU6500 modification will transform the audio system of the aircraft from a mono source of audio to a stereo source of audio. In addition to the stereo audio, the AMU6500 will allow the owners and operators of these aircraft to experience a new range of extras.

More Than 500 E-Models Have Been Built Since 2011

The 2,500th AH-64 Apache helicopter, an E-model Apache for the U.S. Army, from the production line in Mesa, Arizona, has been delivered. The first production AH-64, an A-model Apache, rolled off the assembly line on September 30, 1983, and was delivered by Boeing heritage company McDonnell Douglas to the US Army in January 1984. Today, Boeing is producing and delivering AH-64E helicopters to a growing list of customers around the world.

From 2017: Avilution 'Unpanel' Represents A Major Change In VFR Avionics…

One of the most innovative things on display at AirVenture this summer was the Avilution Unpanel, which represents a major change in avionics for VFR airplanes. Mark Spencer, Founder of Avilution, told Aero-News editor Tom Patton that the company designed the Unpanel by approaching avionics as a software "problem", making it possible to bring a product to the market much faster. The Unpanel was developed in conjunction with Zenith Aircraft for their STOL CH-750 Super Duty airplane.

All Engine Power Was Lost While On Final Approach To The Float-Pond

On June 15, 2020, about 1045 Alaska daylight time, a Cessna 180, N3186D, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fairbanks, Alaska. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The Cessna 180 was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot of the float-equipped airplane reported that while on final approach to the float-pond at the Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA), Fairbanks, Alaska, all engine power was lost. He added that the propeller continued to windmill and that there were no unusual noises or notable changes. Subsequently the floatplane landed short of the float-pond and all occupants were able to

AD 2020-14-02 Applies To 747 Series Airplanes

The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that published in the Federal Register. That AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes. As published, the AD number and Amendment number specified in the preamble and regulatory text are incorrect. This document corrects that error. In all other respects, the original document remains the same. This correction is effective July 28, 2020.

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"NBAA has always advised its members to conduct a thorough risk evaluation before every flight to determine whether or not the mission can be safely conducted. We have brought that same discipline to the upcoming NBAA-BACE, and we regret that this year's event must be grounded. We will immediately begin working with exhibitors and others as we wind down this year's event and begin preparations for next year's NBAA-BACE... On behalf of the NBAA Board of Directors, Advisory Council and association staff, we thank our convention exhibitors, attendees and other participants for their patience, loyalty and partnership as we move through these unprecedented and challenging times," Source: NBAA Boss, Ed Bolen, discussing the decision to cancel NB