AERO Friedrichshafen 2024 ‘first look’ news
The latest general and private aviation innovations from the 2024 AERO Friedrichshafen trade show unveiled. Leonardo S.p.A. Leonardo Helicopters exhibits the latest version of the successful AW139 helicopter and its evenly successful AW109 at AERO 2024. The AW139 – exhibited at the static display – is powered by two PT6C-67C engines from Pratt & Whitney Canada. To date, the manufacturer has logged over 1,300 orders for the...
AERO Aviation Friedrichshafen opens its 30th trade show
The AERO aviation trade fair will be a special show this year, as it is the 30th edition of the trade fair for general aviation, air sports and business aviation. The number of exhibitors is at a top level with over 680 companies and organizations from 36 countries. Visitors can look forward to many AERO, European and world premieres. AERO 2024 opens its doors today to 20 April. Tobias Bretzel, AERO show director at trade fair...
General aviation aircraft deliveries exceed 4000 in 2023
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has released a report on general aviation aircraft sales for 2023 which show that for the first time in a decade, more than 4,000 aircraft were delivered. “For the first time in more than a decade, the general aviation manufacturing industry has eclipsed 4,000 aircraft delivered. In addition to this strong showing, there are robust and growing order backlogs for all segments of...
UK CAA refreshes its STEM website fearing future skill shortage
The UK CAA has recently completed a revamp of its Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) dedicated website citing that it has been recognised by the aviation community that there will be an anticipated shortage of skilled aviation professionals in the near future. The CAA says that “it is important we support the ambitions and interests of everyone to create opportunities which are inclusive and engaging for all. “Our...
Research project improving pilot assessment methods
Backed by a $1 million US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant, Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University Presidential Fellow Dr Barbara Holder is working to develop more effective training programmes that integrate pilots’ technical skills, such as operating aircraft controls, and non-technical skills, like decision making and other Crew Resource Management (CRM) skills. “The FAA wants airline operators to ensure that pilots are...
Big differences flying a turboprop vs piston aircraft
Charlie Gasmire from the Airplane Academy gets checked out on the Kodiak 100 turboprop for the first time. According to the youtuber flying a turboprop is some ways similar to a piston aircraft, and in a lot of ways it’s quite different. In this video Gasmire showcases the main differences between flying both types including some of the new terminology and concepts learnt. Furthermore Gasmire demonstrates how these differences...
