Deal Brings SWA’s 737 MAX Commitment To More Than 600 Jets

Boeing and Southwest Airlines have announced the carrier will continue to build its business around the 737 MAX family with a new order for 100 airplanes and 155 options across two models. The deal comes after a multi-year fleet evaluation by Southwest and means that Boeing and its suppliers could build more than 600 new 737 MAX jets for the airline through 2031. Southwest had been exploring options to modernize the largest component of its fleet: the 737-700 that serves the airline’s needs for a 140-150 seat airplane. With the new agreement, the airline reaffirmed the 737-7 as its preferred replacement and growth airplane.

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Flight Design USA has selected Professional Instrument Courses (PIC) to assist in developing a simulator training course for the upcoming certified version of the new Flight Design F2, called the F2-CS in the United States. "We are very excited to be working with PIC for our planned simulator syllabus for the F2-CS, which is planned to be sold in the USA as an IFR approved certified aircraft, said Flight Design USA  President, Tom Peghiny. PIC has been in business for over 40 years now and there is a good

Carbon Fiber Navigator Weighs Approximately 65 Pounds

Hartzell's new Navigator, a three-blade advanced structural composite scimitar propeller, is now approved for thousands of Beechcraft Bonanza single-engine airplanes. The new STC applies to Bonanza models including most 35-C33A, E33A, E33C, F33A, F33C, S35, V35, V35A, V35B, 36 and A36 aircraft. Available as part of Hartzell Propeller's Top Prop program, the Navigator's Advanced Structural Composite (ASC-II) lightweight blade technology results in an increase in true airspeed of three to seven KTAS, depending on the power setting. The ASC-II blades reduce airframe vibration, which results in a smoother flight and less pilot & passenger fatigue upon arrival at your destination.

Regina Wilkins Will Fly With Blue Angel #7 On Wednesday, April 14

The 47th annual SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo is returning April 13-18 at Lakeland Linder International Airport, and organizers are excited to bring back the beloved Lakeland mainstay after it was canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19. "We know it has been a tough year for everyone, and having our event back is just fantastic," said John "Lites" Leenhouts, President and CEO of SUN 'n FUN and the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE). "We have a fantastic lineup of entertainment and education that will be a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone who attends. It's great to be back!" Leenhouts committed that COVID protocols will be in effect and that all CDC, state, and local guidelines wou

Prominent Florida Plane Builder Adapts To Unique Scenario

After more than one year since the last tradeshow event, Piper Aircraft is excited to announce that it will exhibit at the 2021 SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo, to be held in Lakeland, Fla. April 13-18. Piper’s presence will be appropriately sized and will include the implementation of several safety measures designed to protect the health of attendees as well as the Piper team. Piper’s static display will include the new M600 SLS with HALO safety system featuring Autoland, as well as foundational products from the trainer line up - the Piper Seminole and an Archer from ATP. Attendees will notice the lack of an enclosed space and a focus on open, fresh air space

Series III Aircraft Offer Eight-Seat Executive Edition Cabin With Club-Type Seating

The Kodiak 100 Series III has been unveiled. Marking its official launch was Monday's delivery of the first Kodiak 100 Series III to Rick and Adam Ross in Sandpoint, Idaho, which will be followed later in the week by a second aircraft's handover to another owner/operator. "With these latest upgrades and quality improvements, the most modern, rugged, and reliable aircraft in its class is now even better with the Kodiak 100 Series III," said Nicolas Chabbert, the Senior Vice President of Daher's Aircraft Division, and CEO of Kodiak Aircraft.

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From 2016 (YouTube Version): Promoting The Continued Growth Of RC Helicopter Flying...

While at the AMA Expo 2016, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, checked in to get an update on the world of radio controlled helicopters. This led him to interview, Dave Millner, who is the president of the International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association (IRCHA). Jim recounted his early days with radio -controlled helicopters and asked Millner, where is this thing going? Millner short answer was, “We don’t know.” His answer was spoken with a positive lean because he says progress is occurring so rapidly it’s hard to tell what

Will Use The Bell 429 For Corporate Transport And Chartering Purposes

Bell has sold a Bell 429 helicopter to Cambodia’s Chip Mong Group Co., Ltd. It is the first Bell 429 sale in Cambodia. Chip Mong intends to use the Bell 429 for corporate transport and chartering purposes. “Our acquisition of the state-of-the-art Bell 429 demonstrates Chip Mong’s confidence in the Bell aircraft to serve our growing businesses. This Bell 429 combined with the other two Bell 505s in our fleet will allow us to serve our customers in the hospitality and real estate industry. It will also substantially contribute to Cambodia’s economic growth in line with the development efforts and guidance of the Cambodian government,” said Neak Oknha

First-of-its-Kind Test Supports NZ's Airspace Integration Trial Program

Wisk is progressing with its Transport Trial, which will advance autonomous passenger transport under the New Zealand Government's broader Airspace Integration Trial Program (AITP). Wisk is working towards rolling out the implementation phase later this year. In February 2020, Wisk announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with the New Zealand Government to establish the Transport Trial under the broader AITP. Since then, both parties have been undertaking detailed planning of a highly structured and integrated program, with implementation of the trial expected to start in the second half of 2021.

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Aspen Avionics reports that the Evolution 1000 Primary Flight Display has been selected by manufacturers of the PAL-V, the first flying car. After being the first flying car to get road permission for Europe, PAL-V is now also reportedly the first to finalize the full certification basis with EASA. Based on PAL-V's 10 years of test results, EASA specialist teams finalized the requirements for the PAL-V Liberty including the installation of the Aspen Evolution 1000 PFD. Mission Aviation Fellowship (M

First Flight Since The Airplane Had Undergone Landing Gear Maintenance

On August 26, 2020, about 0815 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 210, N9540T, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Chino, California. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that the accident flight was the first flight since the airplane had undergone landing gear maintenance. While in the airport traffic pattern, he extended the landing gear, however, noticed that it would not lock into the down position. Despite multiple attempts to cycle the landing gear, which included utilizing the emergency landing gear extension procedures, the pilot was unable

Aero Linx: The Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA) The Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA) is a non-profit association formed in 1961 as Canada's voice for business aviation. Since its inception, CBAA has assumed an increasing role in its advocacy for Canadian business aviation interests. With a membership of approximately 400 companies and organizations, including operators, management companies an suppliers, CBAA represents the entire business aviation community with a unified and collective voice.

Hazardous Weather Information Summary of significant meteorological information (SIGMET/WS), convective significant meteorological information (convective SIGMET/WST), urgent pilot weather reports (urgent PIREP/UUA), center weather advisories (CWA), airmen’s meteorological information (AIRMET/WA) and any other weather such as isolated thunderstorms that are rapidly developing and increasing in intensity, or low ceilings and visibilities that are becoming widespread which is considered significant and are not included in a current hazardous weather advisory.

‘Aviation needs Sun ‘n Fun to reopen the flying community to the good times we have come to love when visiting our favorite Fly-Ins and aviation events. ANN is looking to provide exceptional content and added value to the vital Sun ‘n Fun experience to all those that attend, as well as those still stuck at home. The ‘Sun ‘n Fun Digital Daily’ is designed to be the next step in how we, as a community, grow the aviation world and make ready to celebrate all that is extraordinary about the Sun ‘n Fun experience once again." Source: ANN's Jim Campbell, discussing the upcoming Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo's 'Digital Da