Airplane Experienced A Loss Of Engine Power During Touch-And-Go Landings

The NTSB has released a preliminary report from an accident which occurred January 13, 2018 at about 1715 mountain standard time. A Beech K35 Bonanza, N803R, experienced a loss of engine power after departure from Vance Brand Airport, (KLMO), Longmont, Colorado. The pilot sustained serious injuries, the passenger sustained minor injuries, and the airplane sustained substantial damage.

Selected By The FAA SW Region As The 2017 Arkansas Airport Of The Year

The City of Arkadelphia’s Dexter B. Florence Memorial Field Airport (KADF) was selected by the FAA SW Region as the 2017 Arkansas Airport of the Year. The award was received by Ms. Michelle Anthony, Airport Manager and Mr. Gary Brinkley, City Manager. There are currently 92 airports operating in the state of Arkansas.

Bunce: 2017 Year-End Results Were 'Encouraging'

GAMA today released the 2017 year-end aircraft shipment and billings numbers at its “State of the Industry” press conference. GAMA Chairman Phil Straub, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Garmin Aviation, announced that airplane shipments globally increased 2.5 percent, from 2,268 units in 2016 to 2,324 units in 2017 from the same reporting companies. Conversely, airplane billings declined 4.2 percent, from $21.1 billion to $20.2 billion. Worldwide rotorcraft shipments rose 7.5 percent, from 861 units in 2016 to 926 units in 2017. Rotorcraft billings increased by 1.4 percent, from $3.6 billion in 2016 to $3.7 billion in 2017.

AML Covers Covering 32 Unique Aircraft Models

Rockwell Collins’ ADS-B Out Part 23 approved model list supplemental type certificate (AML-STC) has received approval by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This path includes the latest TDR-94/94D Mode S Transponder variant to help aircraft owners meet the rapidly approaching mandate. This certification covers 32 unique aircraft models from Textron Aviation and M7 Aerospace.

Innovative, Cutting-Edge Products Sought For World’s Great Aviation Celebration

Only a limited number of complimentary exhibit locations remain for cutting-edge companies that seek to bring their new products to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018. The 66th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention is July 23-29 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.