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EASA Moves To Revive General Aviation

Conference Set For October Will Have GA As Its Focus

EASA’s Annual Safety Conference, to be held in Rome in October, is likely to be one of the most important ever for general aviation in Europe, according to IAOPA Europe, which plans a strong presence.

Small Asteroid To Safely Pass Close To Earth Sunday

Closest Approach Will Be About 25,000 Miles From Our Planet

A small asteroid, designated 2014 RC, will safely pass very close to Earth on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014. At the time of closest approach, based on current calculations to be about 2:18 p.m. EDT, the asteroid will be roughly over New Zealand. From its reflected brightness, astronomers estimate that the asteroid is about 60 feet in size.

FAA Issues SAIBs For Australian-Manufactured Replacement Parts

Covers Lateral Tie Rods On Certain Model de Havilland, Moth Airplanes

The FAA has issued two similar Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins (SAIB) directed to owners and operators of certain de Havilland Models DH60, DH82, and DH83 as well as Moth Aircraft Corporation (Moth) Models 60GM, 60 GMW, and 60X airplanes.

Dassault Falcon Jet Breaks Ground On Little Rock Expansion

New Hangars Dedicated To Completion Of New Falcon 5X, Falcon 8X

Dassault Falcon Jet has broken ground on a major expansion and upgrade of its Little Rock, Arkansas completion facility dedicated to two new models, the Falcon 5X very large body twin jet and ultra-long range Falcon 8X trijet. Introduced in October 2013 and May 2014 respectively, the new models will significantly expand the Falcon fleet and meet customer demand for additional range and cabin space.

Groundbreaking Held For Oshkosh Aviation Business Park

Will Occupy 82 Acres At The Southeast End Of Wittman Regional Airport

Local officials and business leaders broke ground Thursday on a planned aviation business park at the south end of Wittman Regional Airport.

Avascent Analytics Forecasts Growth In Commercial Avionics Market

Projects 4.8% Expansion Through 2019

The global market for commercial avionics equipment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.8% through 2019, according to a recent forecast from Avascent Analytics.

California Capital Airshow Set For This Weekend

Military Jets Return Along With World-Class Aerobatic Performers

The California Capital Airshow (CCA), presented by Sacramento County, will open its gates this weekend at Mather Airport. The show welcomes back the United States military with single-ship demonstrations by the United States Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team and the United States Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier Jump Jet, world-class aerobatics, parachute demonstrations, wing walking, pyrotechnics and miles of interactive displays and entertainment along the ramp.

Aeros' Airship Assembly Complete

Giant Born in SoCal Hangar As Airship Filled With Helium

Inflation has been completed on a new airship that will be taking to the local skies over southern California after first taking shape over the weekend at a hangar in Orange County, CA. The 40D ‘Sky Dragon’ airship S/N A40D-22 vehicle’s envelope is now filled with more than 100,000 cubic feet of Helium, helping ready the 150 foot plus vehicle for test flights in Tustin prior to its international service deployment.