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GRT Now Shipping Val Avionics Remote Nav Radio
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Sonex Aircraft Accepting Deposits for SubSonex Personal Jet
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Glasair Pursues Diesel Option, Mentors Students
Glasair Aviation LLC was acquired in 2012 by Zhuhai Hanxing General Aviation Co. Ltd. (ZHGAC) of China and announced at AirVenture two recent projects:...
Sling 4 arrives at AirVenture
The Airplane Factory Sling 4, a 4-place lightweight experimental aircraft piloted by company founder Mike Blyth and his son, Greg Blyth, arrived at AirVenture...
Lightspeed Unveils "Quietest" Headset
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RANS Announces S-20 Raven
As a replacement to the Coyote II S-6S, RANS announced the S-20 Raven. The new design is a side-by-side high wing and its performance...
EAA Says Fight Over Controllers Not Over
EAA Chairman Jack Pelton says the effect of the FAA's imposition of fees for air traffic controllers at AirVenture will ripple through the industry...
Dynon Avionics Acquires Advanced Flight Systems
As of today (July 22nd, 2013), Dynon Avionics and Advanced Flight Systems (AFS) have joined forces, with the acquisition of AFS by Dynon.
Advanced Flight...
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