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Airborne 07.25.14: Global Flight Tragedy, Blue Angel Update, GA's Next Big Thing

Also: Eve Of Oshkosh, WomenVenture, Garmin Flight Stream, AEA Pilot's Guide

The father-son duo of Babar Suleman and 17-year-old Haris Suleman of Plainfield Indiana had planned their trip around the world in 30 days in a Beechcraft model 36 Bonanza to be an adventure of a lifetime, and to raise funds to support schools in Pakistan. Having completed the largest portion of their eastbound around the world journey, they were on a flight leg from the American Samoa Islands headed for the Hawaiian Islands. However, it is reported that shortly after takeoff from Pago Pago International Airport, their aircraft went down at sea. After a reorganization at the co

AirVenture College Park Area 'Improved' This Year

Six Distinctive Areas Feature Innovation, Careers, And More

Creative out-of-the-box inventions, opportunities for careers in aviation and voices of futuristic ideas are all in one area at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014: College Park.

Opening Day Is Just Moments Away

AirVenture Is Coming To Life At Wittman Regional Airport

There was a high overcast over Wittman Regional Airport Saturday afternoon, and a breeze from west was threatening to bring showers to Oshkosh by late Saturday night. But the preparations for the show are well underway, and the aviation faithful will start to pour through the gates on Monday.

David L. Campbell Named President Of Horizon Air

Most Recently Served As VP Of Maintenance And Engineering For jetBlue

The board of directors of Horizon Air has named David L. Campbell president and chief operating officer, Alaska Air Group announced recently.

New Edition Of AEA's Pilot's Guide To Avionics Available At Oshkosh

Free Distribution Begins At AirVenture

Published annually by the Aircraft Electronics Association, the 2014-15 edition of the Pilot's Guide to Avionics will be unveiled with free distribution at the Experimental Aircraft Association's AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 28-Aug. 3. AEA staff members will distribute thousands of free copies to pilots and aircraft owners at the AEA's AirVenture booth, No. 2035/36 in Hangar B.

Virgin Galactic Announces Todd Ericson As Space Pilot

Distinguished Former U.S Air Force Colonel And Test Pilot Joins The First Commercial Spaceline Flight Program

Todd ‘Leif’ Ericson, former Operations and Maintenance Group Commander for the United States Air Force (USAF) has joined Virgin Galactic’s cadre of space pilots.

Piper To Exhibit Latest Models At AirVenture

M-Class, Twin-Class, Trainer-Class All On Display

Piper Aircraft will display nearly its entire aircraft product line during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 coming up next week.

Genesys Aerosystems Surpasses 1,500 Autopilot Certifications

Includes 1,000+ FAA STCs For Its S-TEC Line Of Autopilots

Genesys Aerosystems has surpassed 1,500 FAA and international Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for its S-TEC line of autopilot systems, covering nearly every make and model of General Aviation (GA) airplanes and helicopters and about half of all US autopilot certifications issued.

Polk County FL Sheriff Takes Delivery Of Second MD500E

New Helicopter To Increase Support, Safety And Effectiveness Of Law Enforcement Missions

MD Helicopters held a ceremonial delivery of a new MD 500E helicopter for the Polk County, FL Sheriff’s Office (PCSO). The acceptance took place at the MD Helicopters booth, where the aircraft was proudly displayed at the Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) exposition, in Phoenix, AZ.