Also: Viasat-uAvionix, UL94 Fuel Investigation, AF Materiel Command, NTSB Safety Alert
Norges Luftsportforbund chose Aura Aero's little 2-seater in electric trim for their next glider tow aircraft. The INTEGRAL E takes the low-wing, tricycle gear, bubble canopy design and replaces an assortment of piston engines with Safran's ENGINeUS electric power plant. The result, which should enter service in 2026 (or thereabouts, given developmental delays). French sport plane manufacturer Elixir Aircraft announced a continuation of its never-ending production expansions, this time adding facilities in the US and France. Stateside, Elixir will open a reassembly facility in Florida at the Sarasota Bradenton Airport. Parts delivered from France will be checked, inspected, and assembled into full aircraft there, with the Florida location becoming the administrative, sales, and support hub for the entire US domestic market. AeroMech Incorporated will offer an RVSM STC for the M700 Fury, just like it offered for previous M-Models like the Meridian, M500, and M600 in years past. The STC allows Fury operators to get the absolute best out of their birds, flying at higher flight levels, saving fuel, lowering carbon, and avoiding weather with increased operational flexibility. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne-Unlimited!!!
Airborne 04.24.24 is chock full of info in this Daily News Episode, Wednesday, April 24th, 2024... Presented by Aero-TV veteran videographer and Airborne Host Holland Lee. Holland is supported by ANN Chief Videographer Nathan Cremisino, as well as ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief Jim Campbell. This episode covers:
Euro LSA Competition Continues to Heat Up at AERO 2024
French LSA Manufacturer Establishes Toehold in Florida, Expands Home Facilities
AeroMech Announces RVSM for Piper Fury
Viasat Partners With uAvionix on UAV Communications
Lycoming Releases Update on Investigation Into Use of UL94 Fuel
Air Force Materiel Command To Be Key Participant at 71st Annual EAA Fly-In
NTSB Issues Safety Alert on Aluminum Prop Blades
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