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One of Aviation's most important events also leads each year in terms of its time, prominence, and ability to energize the aviation community for the coming year. With that in mind, the SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo is announcing a way to energize the aviation community in an exciting and powerful presentation format that will be webcast to the world LIVE by an aviation news network that has pioneered online aviation news programming (especially LIVE programming) for over a quarter-century. Picture this... Opening day of Sun 'n Fun 2023... early in the evening, in front of a large gathering of aviation's finest in a stunning outdoor pavilion near SnF HQ...

An STC For The Electric Archer, M600 MEL, And The 1000th Pratt & Whitney engine

By Maria Morrison, ANN Senior Editor The years have flown by for Piper Aircraft Inc., and this year is the 85th for both the company and its iconic Piper Cub. The anniversary has been met with massive growth and demand post-pandemic. Their revenue has increased nearly 35% from last year, and international sales have grown by 66%. They can barely even demonstrate aircraft now because so many are being snatched up by customers. In late February 2022, the FAA announced a government partnership called Eliminate Aviation Gas Lead Emissions. Piper wants to join this mission to eliminate leaded aviation fuel by 2030.

Avidyne’s President and CEO Dan Schwinn Gives A Techno Preview of An Air Mobility Avionics Future

By Anthony J Liberatore At the EAA Press Headquarters Avidyne President and CEO Dan Schwinn discussed a host of subjects such as the effects of supply chain issues on their business, Avidyne’s Vantage, and Avidyne’s advanced development efforts in Air Mobility Arena. In regard to supply chain issues Dan discussed the immediate impact on Avidyne as avionics manufacture and how even their competitors were affected, and he said; “In the grand scheme of electronics, manufacturing, even the biggest Avionics manufacturers are small consumers.”

Mk-5 Cockpit Mockup Goes to Oshkosh

This year’s AirVenture will see the unveiling of eVTOL manufacturer-to-be teTra Aviation's brand new Mk-5 aircraft cockpit ahead of sales sometime next year. The exhibition is the first look at what the single-seat, electronic VTOL aircraft will provide for its pilot in its luxury-focused design. The first batch of visitors who get their buns in the seats will be able to nab a lil’ something extra from teTra in exchange for their thoughts on the design. 

ANN is Proud To Have Hartzell Aviation as an Oshkosh 2022 Sposor... Visit Them At

During an AirVenture Press Conference on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, James W. Brown III and Joseph W. Brown of Tailwind Technologies, Inc., announced the formation of Hartzell Aviation, a newly-named company that brings together iconic aviation companies Hartzell Propeller, Hartzell Engine Tech, and Hartzell Aerospace Welding with the shared purpose of enhancing the freedom of flight and powering the future of aviation. "The independent operating companies and products under the Hartzell Aviation banner will carry on a strong and rich tradition, with a history dating back to the Wright Brothers when Orville encouraged his neighbor Robert N. Hartzell to begin manufacturin

The Airplane Experienced A Partial Loss Of Engine Power

On June 18, 2022, about 0945 central daylight time, a Mooney M20E airplane, N5895Q, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Stillwater, Oklahoma. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that about 20 to 25 minutes into the flight, while in cruise about 4,500 ft, the airplane experienced a partial loss of engine power. The power had been set to 2,400 RPM and 24” of manifold pressure and it decreased to 2,000 RPM and between 11 and 12” of manifold pressure.