Oshkosh and the Body Hybrid-Electric

Cessna’s 337 Skymaster was a unique, iconic, and controversial aircraft. “Mixmaster” pilots used to call it—sometimes affectionately, sometimes not—on account of its unconventional, centerline-thrust, engine configuration which featured a standard, nose-mounted, puller [tractor] propeller, and a not so standard, tail-mounted, pusher propeller. Cessna produced the last Skymaster in 1982, and with the departure of the last 337 from Cessna Aircraft Field, the Skymaster’s flight into the annals of obscure aviation oddities seemed assured. Comes now Ampaire, the Hawthorne, California aerospace concern, and its Electric EEL technology

Integration of Evolution Flight Display Series and GFC-600 Autopilot Imminent

Aspen Avionics, the Albuquerque-based avionics concern and maker of the popular Evolution Flight Display family of products, has announced that it has developed new software that will allow its Evolution Flight Display series to interface with the GFC-600 digital autopilot. Certification paperwork has been submitted to the FAA, and approval of the new software is expected in autumn 2022.

Style and Substance

Oris, the Swiss manufacturer of luxury mechanical watches, has introduced two new timepieces developed in collaboration with Wings of Hope, the U.S.-based aeronautical humanitarian organization. Founded sixty-years ago and twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, Wings of Hope has utilized the power of aviation to bring medical support to remote and vulnerable communities in more than fifty countries. In 2021, north of 65,000 people used the organization's programs and services.

Overflying Overlord Eighty Years On

The D-Day Squadron—a collection of restored, WWII-era C-47 Skytrain/Dakota aircraft—has announced its plan to return to Europe in 2024 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the 75th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift. The happy news was made public at EAA AirVenture 2022. Inspired by the success of a 2019 mission that saw the outfit urge a fleet of 15 C-47s across the North Atlantic in observance of the 75th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy, the D-Day Squadron looks to return to Europe for purpose of honoring and keeping alive the memories of the soldiers, sailors, Marines, and airmen that sacrificed so much to safeguard this world from tyranny.

Big Sky Company Diligently Shrinking the Skies

uAvionix, the Bigfork, Montana-based aerospace technology concern, is celebrating the 50,000th shipment of its ADS-B OUT products to the General Aviation market. The number reflects the total shipments of the company’s skyBeacon, tailBeacon, tailBeaconX, and SkyEcho-2 ADS-B OUT units, as well as its echoUAT ADS-B IN and OUT model. uAvionix ADS-B components are designed to reduce the total costs of aircraft ownership by minimizing installation time and maximizing robustness and reliability.

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Boom Technology is undertaking the bold endeavor of bringing to market a 65-88 passenger airliner capable of 4,250-nautical-miles at Mach 1.7. Named Overture, it is designed to operate at more than twice the speed of today’s airliners. What’s more, Overture intends to accomplish its feats of speed and endurance cleanly—as the aircraft’s four engines operate on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). A more confident Boeing tells us that Delta Air Lines will update its single-aisle fleet with the 737 MAX. In a signing ceremony at the Farnborough International Ai

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VoltAero, in an effort that is likely to have an impact on the uncrewed vehicle community, has called for increased coordination, standardization, and recognition among Europe’s airworthiness authorities. The call followed the forced postponement of planned demonstration flights of the company’s Cassio-1 electric-hybrid aircraft in the Netherlands. Differences in French and Dutch regulations pertaining to the registration and certification of aircraft precipitated the cancellation of the demo-flights... Cambium has partnered with Applied Aeronautics for purpose of de

Aero Linx: Commercial Aviation Safety Team (CAST) Founded in 1997, the Commercial Aviation Safety Team (CAST) has developed an integrated, data-driven strategy to reduce the commercial aviation fatality risk in the United States and promote new Government and industry safety initiatives throughout the world. The nation’s impressive commercial aviation safety record is due in part to the aviation industry and Government voluntarily investing in the right safety enhancements to reduce the fatality risk in U.S. commercial air travel. CAST’s work, along with new aircraft, regulations, and other activities, reduced the fatality risk for commercial aviation in the United States by 83 percent fr

North Mark A beacon data block sent by the host computer to be displayed by the ARTS on a 360 degree bearing at a locally selected radar azimuth and distance. The North Mark is used to ensure correct range/azimuth orientation during periods of CENRAP.

“Having led the DC-3’s journey to Europe in 2019, the D-Day Squadron earned a global presence that’s provided our organization to grow, multiply our DC-3 presence and even launch the DC-3 Society where we actively aid operators and enthusiasts with maintenance, operations, airworthiness, and displays. We won the War because of our logistical abilities, it’s only appropriate we, as the stewards of this noble aircraft, continue to fly and maintain the very airframe that was the backbone to achieving victory.” Source: D-Day Squadron director of operations and mission chief pilot Eric Zipkin. discussing the  Read More