![At Sun ‘n Fun 2026, Viking Aircraft Engines surprised the crowd with its first complete kit — the V-42, a high-wing twin powered by two Honda-based engines. Here’s an early look. [Credit: Andrew Robinson]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/P1020293.jpg?w=534&h=462&crop=1 "Viking V-42 Twin")
![[Credit: Van's Aircraft]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_5238.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "Part 22 Gets Real: Van’s Delivers the First MOSAIC-Certified Airplane")
![[Credit: Wikimedia Commons]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/4_rutan_a_longez.jpg_preview.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "Rutan Symposium Turns to the Coming Canard Maintenance Crisis")
![[Credit: Flight Desgn GmbH]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1_mosaic_flightdesign.jpg_preview.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "FAA Accepts ASTM Standards, Clearing the Last Hurdle for MOSAIC")
![[Credit: magniX]](https://www.kitplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Magnix.jpg?w=265&h=198&crop=1 "magniX Opens Pre-Orders for an Electric Engine Aimed at Homebuilders")
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Cylinder assemblies for the Lycoming 360/540 series and Continental 520 series are now being shipped by Superior Air Parts. This marks the "next phase...
Support for VP-X System Coming for Dynon SkyView EFIS
Dynon Avionics has announced that it will be adding integrated support for the Vertical Power VP-X Pro and VP-X Sport electronic circuit breaker systems...
House FAA Reform Bill Offers Residential TTF Protections
House Transportation Committee leaders, on February 11, introduced long-term legislation to reform and fund FAA policies and priorities. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John...
DeltaHawk Receives Development Loan
The Racine, Wisconsin, City Council recently approved a $1.2 million low-interest loan for DeltaHawk Engines, Inc., which plans to manufacture a family of two-...
Retractable Gear Radial Rocket Announced
New Century Aerosport, Inc., located in Olathe, Kansas, has introduced the Radial Rocket RG, a retractable landing gear version of its fixed-gear tailwheel-equipped Radial...
New Zenith Builder Assistance Facility Opens
There is a new builder assistance center in Mexico, Missouri, for builders of Zenith Aircraft and other designs. Called American Light Sport Aircrafters, it...
Call for Entries: CH 650 Paint Scheme Design Competition
As Zenith Aircraft is completing its new CH 650 B factory demo plane, the company is soliciting paint scheme ideas for its sleek new...
iPad Cockpit Accessories
An iPad in the cockpit can be even more functional for pilots with Sportys iPad kneeboard and iPad flight desk.
The compact, bifold iPad kneeboard...
Bob Fritz, 1947-2011
It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of KITPLANES Senior Editor Bob Fritz on February 4. Bob had battled brain cancer...
CAFE Foundation Announces Electric Aircraft Symposium V
The fifth edition of the CAFE Foundation's Electric Aircraft Symposium will take place April 29 and 30 in Santa Rosa, California. Picking up momentum...
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