Kit Reservation Deposits Now Being Accepted

Sonex Aircraft is very excited to announce its latest aircraft development project: Sonex and Waiex B-Models. “What is the B-Model?” asks Sonex designer and founder John Monnett, “It’s what you’ve been asking for! More of everything you want in a sport aircraft: More room and comfort, more panel space, more fuel, more engine choices, and more standard features combined with reduced build time and the same great Sonex and Waiex flight characteristics.”

Aircraft Manufacturer Celebrates Multi-Million Dollar Order Book And New Test Pilot

Startup aircraft company Cobalt has reached an impressive milestone, announcing this week they have received over $50 million in pre-orders of the company's first model, the Co50 Valkyrie, within the first 90 days. Following the public launch on November 12, 2015, the fully certified version, Co50 Valkyrie, has seen significant interest from investors, pilots and travel enthusiasts around the globe. Cobalt also welcomed a new test pilot to the team. James Schwartz, a former Delta pilot, will command Cobalt's test program for FAA certification.

Enhancements Introduce “E-Copilot” Capabilities For Reduced Pilot Workload And Increased Safety

The model year 2016 version of Daher’s TBM 900 very fast turboprop aircraft incorporates improvements to further enhance flight envelope protection, improve warning identification and facilitate flight planning, the company said in a news release from the Singapore Air Show.

Will Be Used For VIP Transportation Throughout The Region

Bell Helicopter has delivered the first Bell 412EP with STC SR09600RC ( Bell 412EPI ) to the Government of Uttar Pradesh in India. The aircraft will be used for VIP transportation throughout the region.

Would Set Statewide Policy Regulating The Aircraft

The Arizona Legislature is considering legislation that would set statewide regulations for the use of UAVs, and prevent local municipalities from creating their own drone laws.

Says New Engines Have 'A Lot Of Problems'

News coming out of the Singapore Air Show indicates that Qatar Airways is making noises about cancelling its order with Pratt & Whitney for engines to be hung on its fleet of A320neo airplanes.

Can Be Employed In Military And Humanitarian Missions

Airbus Defense and Space has won an order from the UK Ministry of Defense (MOD) for the manufacture and operation of two solar-powered Zephyr 8 high-altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) craft.

Affordable AeroWave 100 Now Features New Active Antenna, Other Upgrades

BendixKing is now shipping the next-generation BendixKing AeroWave 100 in-flight Internet solution. The system now features a new Active Low Gain Antenna (LGA) and optional Wi-Fi routers that simplify installation and provide easy voice or data connectivity for passengers and crew.

Maintenance Problems Ground Both Airplanes

Allegiant Airlines had a bad day Sunday getting a flight from Fargo, ND to Las Vegas. The flight finally departed on Tuesday.

Man Tased By Park Ranger After Operating His Aircraft In National Park In Hawaii, Running Away When Told To Stop

A National Parks ranger who tasered a man who had been operating a drone in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park was justified in using the non-lethal force to stop him, according to a federal judge.

Pilot Had Been Involved In A Previous Incident

The pilot of a motorized hang glider operating out of the Buckeye (AZ) Municipal Airport (KBXK) west of Phoenix was fatally injured when the aircraft went down shortly after takeoff Tuesday.

I'll Keep This Uncharacteristically Brief... We're About To LOSE... In A Big Way!

Watching the move toward ATC Privatization continue inexorably toward what appears to be a Fait Accompli... and wondering... REALLY WONDERING where is the industry outrage? Where is the organized resistance? Do people NOT understand that the ultimate end of this will put the airlines in charge of who and what accesses American Airspace... and that GA, SportAv and BizAv are considered to be nothing but a fly in the ointment to the almighty airlines? Personal aviation is at stake... few of the associations seem sufficiently outraged and/or organized to present proper resistance -- while many of the once-powerful alphabets seem all but silent, if not not downright meek... only EAA, in particul

Fly Aerobatics With Your Feet Firmly Planted On Terra-Firma...

While at AMA Expo 2016, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, delved into the sport of aerobatic modeling. As an aerobatic pilot himself, Jim recognized that model aircraft can do much more than a full scale aircraft, and he stopped by the Aerobeez exhibit to bring us an update on these amazing specialized model aircraft.

Airbus And Boeing Combined Have Put About $3 Billion On The Books

The furious pace of announcement of deals for airliners we've sort of become used to at major airshows like Singapore have just not happened this year at that event.

Move Made Public In 2015 Financial Report

In a move Bombardier calls a "workforce optimization", the company will cut 7,000 jobs from its operation. The announcement came in the company's report of 2015 financial results.

Policy Now Includes Additional Ideas From Members

In a statement posted on the EAA website, chairman and CEO Jack Pelton said that he is appreciative of all of the feedback he's gotten concerning the organization's new policies concerning youth programs, and that he has incorporated several ideas that have come from EAA members in that policy.

Special Light Sport Aircraft Will Require Manufacturer Approval For The Installation Of ADS-B Out Equipment

Aircraft that are certificated as special light sport aircraft (S-LSA) must have a pathway established by the aircraft manufacturer for the installation of ADS-B Out. The FAA is also urging these manufacturers to establish similar pathways for the installation of angle of attack indicator’s.

Both Were Headed For De-Icing Area At Detroit Metro Airport

Two airliners at Detroit Metro Airport collided while taxiing to the de-icing area early Wednesday morning.

Made Bequests In Excess Of $150,00 In 2015

The Sporty’s Foundation made bequests totaling $152,500 during 2015 to act on its commitment to attract new market entrants with both pilots and aviation technicians.

Files Petition For Review In D.C. Court

A second lawsuit against the FAA related to its UAV registration rule has been filed in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.

If It's European It Must Be Better, Right Klyde?

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Sonex Aircraft has announced its latest aircraft development project… It’s the Sonex and Waiex B-Models. B-Models will completely replace the original model Sonex and Waiex in the Sonex Aircraft product lineup. New Sonex and Waiex original model kits will only be available for a limited time, however original model sub-kits will still be available to those needing to complete existing projects and legacy service parts will

"As the company evolves over the next two years, its global workforce will be reduced by a targeted 7,000 production and non-production employees, including 2,000 contractors." Source: Bombardier 2015 finacial report.

Predicted conflict of an aircraft and active Special Activity Airspace (SAA).

Runway Incursions

Today's Aero-Linx is the FAA's basic documents on runway incursions, as well as other information on the topic.