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Archives: Oct/Nov 2011
Cessna Launches New Light Business Jet: Citation M2
WICHITA, KAN. – Cessna Aircraft Company has launched the Citation M2, a new light business jet that fills the gap between the Citation Mustang and the Citation CJ family. With room for two crew and up to six passengers, the … Continue reading
Posted in Oct/Nov 2011, Sections
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SubSonex Jet Makes First Flight
OSHKOSH, WIS. – Sonex Aircraft, LLC has announced that the SubSonex jet aircraft prototype, JSX-1, made its maiden flight on August 10, 2011 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The SubSonex was piloted by air show performer and owner of … Continue reading
Posted in Oct/Nov 2011, Sections
Tagged airplane, Bob Carlton, John Monnett, Sonex Aircraft, SubSonex
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Lucasfilm’s Red Tails Will Take Flight January 20, 2012
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. – A high-flying action epic inspired by the heroic exploits of the first all African-American aerial combat unit, the Lucasfilm Ltd. production of “Red Tails” will launch on January 20, 2012, released by Twentieth Century Fox. Red … Continue reading
Posted in All Headlines, Headlines, Oct/Nov 2011
Tagged Cuba Gooding, George Lucas, Jr, Lucasfilm Ltd., Red Tails, Tuskegee Airmen
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Klapmeier & Honeywell To Power Kestrel Turboprop
DULUTH, MINN. – Kestrel Aircraft Company has selected the Honeywell TPE331-14GR engine to power its new all-composite, single-engine, pressurized turboprop aircraft. The Kestrel mission is to combine high cruise speed and long range, while carrying large payloads in and out … Continue reading
Posted in All Headlines, Headlines, Oct/Nov 2011
Tagged aircraft, airplane, Alan Klapmeier, Honeywell, Kestrel
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Wouters Replaced Klapmeier, Klapmeier Replaces Wouters… Future of Cirrus Jet Now In Hands of Chinese
by Dave Weiman HARTFORD, CONN. – In an announcement made September 19, 2011 in Duluth, Minn., Cirrus Aircraft cofounder, Dale Klapmeier, was named Chief Executive Officer (CEO), replacing Brent Wouters, who replaced Klapmeier’s brother, Alan Klapmeier. Wouters served as Executive … Continue reading
Posted in All Headlines, Headlines, Oct/Nov 2011
Tagged Alan Klapmeier, AOPA Summit, Brent Wouters, Cirrus Aircraft, Dale Klapmeier
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AOPA Expands Commitment To State-Level Advocacy
by Dave Weiman HARTFORD, CONN. – At a packed room of Airport Support Network (ASN) volunteers at the AOPA Summit in Hartford, Ct., September 23, 2011, AOPA President Craig Fuller announced that the association is creating a new regional manager … Continue reading
FAA Administrator Not Pleased With GA Accident Rate…. Has Ordered Study To Change Testing Standards
by Dave Weiman HARTFORD, CONN. – FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt told pilots and aircraft owners at the AOPA Summit, September 23, 2011, that he is concerned with the rising accident rate in general aviation, and has initiated a study to … Continue reading
Posted in All Headlines, AOPA, Headlines, Oct/Nov 2011
Tagged ADS-B, AOPA, Craig Fuller, FAA, NextGen, Randy Babbitt
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