Matt Thurber

Gulfstream, Embraer tie for top spot among jets, Mitsubishi leads t-props

Pilots can click on a button on the SocialFlight website or app to find interesting activities near airports.

By using existing antennas and wiring, L-3 Aviation’s new single-box Lynx ADS-B OUT solution should make installation simpler and easier.

Aspen revealed new ADS-B OUT solutions and a partnership with the Geico Skytypers at AirVenture 2014.

Quest Aircraft has delivered 120 Kodiak single-engine turboprops since starting production in 2007.

A number of aircraft OEMs have selected Continental Motors diesel engines for jet-A-powered light airplanes.

The new Cessna Turbo Skyhawk JT-A should be FAA certified in 2015 and will retail for $435,000.

Twelve skilled flyers will compete to see who can win the Flying Challenge Cup on July 30.

Instead of overhauling the engine in Cessna Skyhawks, Superior Air Parts is offering its new FAA-approved 180-hp Vantage engine for just $25,000.

More than 1,000 aircraft makes and models are eligible for installation of Avidyne’s freshly certified IFD540 FMS/GPS/navcom.

The AeroVue integrated avionics system will first be certified in the Beechcraft King Air 200.

Aviation analyst Brian Foley believes there are investment opportunities in general aviation startups.

The developers of the Sun Flyer solar-powered electric LSA have flight tested a technology demonstrator.

Pilots can enhance the real-world view with Aero Glass’s augmented reality software.

The annual EAA AirVenture extravaganza promises excitement and innovation for visitors from all over the world.

Garmin’s new Flight Stream devices connect cockpit avionics to mobile devices running Garmin’s Pilot mobile app.

Show features plenty of excitement, including the Air Force Thunderbirds, arrival of the first production HondaJet and Nextant’s G90XT cockpit mockup.

A highlight of the Bell Helicopter exhibit is the mockup of the fly-by-wire Bell 525 Relentless.

A variety of L-3 Aviation Products systems are aimed at meeting existing and upcoming NextGen mandates.

Rockwell Collins announced new orders for equipment that helps aircraft fly more efficiently in congested airspace.

Commercial, military and business aviation markets are all looking up for end-users of Rockwell Collins products.

The engine that powers the A380 is able to deliver higher power at hot ambient temperatures for improved airline performance.

Barco and GE are targeting the helicopter displays and avionics systems markets.

The AW149 is ready to replace thousands of older helicopters in the eight-metric-ton class.

ST Aerospace booked a substantial amount of business during the second quarter of 2014.

The Acclimate ignition system features solid-state electronics, with exciter performance that can vary depending on specific requirements.

BAE Systems has teamed with Rockwell Collins for the 777X program’s fly-by-wire flight control system.

The U.S. Air Force and industrial partners could see great improvements in efficiency as a result of the new strategic agility program.

The compact antenna on the Aviator 200S should make satcom system installations easier and less expensive.