Simple Flying

DECEMBER 8, 2024

In the 1980s and 1990s, the production of general aviation aircraft in the United States dropped sharply and manufacturers reduced the output of aircraft. There were a number of reasons why this happened and kit aircraft became more popular. Let's look at the issue in more detail.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In November 2024, Vaeridion became the first general aviation company to successfully complete a Pre-Application Contract (PAC) with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The additional funds add to a previous 3.4

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Costruzioni Aernautiche TECNAM S.p., more commonly known as Tecnam , is an Italian aircraft manufacturer. It produces aircraft components for other manufacturers and its own light aircraft. Let's find out more about them and the aircraft that it produces.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The planemaker adds that the delivery of its 600th Vision Jet marks a significant achievement not only for Cirrus but for the entire personal aviation industry. However, by 2019, the type had received FAA clearance to be operated by air taxi and charter operators.

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Aerotime

MAY 10, 2024

In the United States (US), a spectacular display featuring 58 aircraft is to fly over the skies of the nation’s capital, Washington DC, celebrating the story of General Aviation. Dubbed the ‘National Celebration of General Aviation’, the display will culminate in a flyover that passes the National Mall from noon to 13:00.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

With this aim, PAL-V signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Forum Group, the company that owns the airport, which, despite its name, serves only general aviation users and does not currently handle any commercial flights. While advanced air mobility vehicles are often referred to as “flying cars”, they are often nothing of the sort.

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Aerotime

MAY 28, 2024

Airbus said in a statement on May 28, 2024, that the collaboration will also give Airbus Protect the opportunity to “expand its expertise in new technologies such as hybrid propulsion and all-electric systems, as well as in the general aviation regulatory framework”.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 1, 2025

Diamond Aircraft is one of the most popular modern general aviation aircraft manufacturers. Hoffmann originally formed the company to compete in the general aviation industry, as the executive team of the company realized there was a need for light aircraft with increased range.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

On Monday, September 9, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) released its findings on the general aviation and private aviation markets for the first half of 2024. This period, which ended at the end of June, showed an increase in both general aviation aircraft and private aviation aircraft.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Luscombe airplane line is an exceptional and beloved series of lightweight, general aviation craft that sport exceptional handling and sleek designs from the golden era of early 20th century flight.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Beechcraft is one of the most prominent aircraft manufacturers in both the general aviation and private aviation industries.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Piper is one of the most notable general aviation aircraft manufacturers in the world. The Vero Beach, Florida-based company is often considered to be one of the "Big Three" of general aviation aircraft manufacturers, alongside Cessna and Beechcraft.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Beechcraft has grown to become one of the most prominent general aviation aircraft manufacturers over the last 90 years. Since then, the company has become known as one of the "Big Three" of general aviation aircraft manufacturers, alongside Cessna and Piper Aircraft.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 11, 2025

Piper Aircraft is one of the most prominent general aviation aircraft manufacturers in the world. It is often considered to be one of the "Big Three" of general aviation aircraft manufacturers, alongside Cessna and Beechcraft , which are both owned by a parent company called Textron Aviation.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 30, 2024

This was the final hurdle for Baykar to acquire the major general aviation manufacturer known as Piaggio Aerospace, which is an Italian manufacturer. As reported by AIN Online, the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy approved the acquisition on Friday, December 27th.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The Cirrus SR20 is a small four-seat general aviation aircraft, first delivered by Cirrus in 1999. It has evolved into the SR22 - one of the best-selling general aviation aircraft. It was instantly popular and sold well. Both aircraft remain in production today.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 12, 2024

The company was founded by Walter Beech, his wife, Olive Ann Beech, and the legendary aviation designer, Ted A. Since then, Beechcraft has become one of the biggest general aviation aircraft manufacturers in the world. Wells, among others.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Piper is one of the most prominent general aviation aircraft manufacturers in the world. Along with Cessna and Beechcraft , it is considered to be one of the "Big Three" of general aviation. The large aircraft manufacturing company was first founded as Taylor Brothers Aircraft Manufacturing Company in 1927.

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Simple Flying

JULY 6, 2024

Cirrus has become a household name in General Aviation aircraft, particularly with its SR series and the latest Vision Jet. The SR22 series has been the worlds best-selling every year for the last two decades. The manufacturer has delivered nearly 10,000 examples of the SR series across multiple variants.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 25, 2024

Piper Aircraft is one of the largest manufacturers of general aviation aircraft and is considered to be one of the big three in the general aviation market. The other two aircraft manufacturers considered to be in the Big Three are Cessna and Beechcraft.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Cessna Aircraft Company is one of the largest general aviation aircraft manufacturers in the world. It is often considered to be one of the "Big Three" of general aviation aircraft manufacturers, alongside Piper Aircraft and Beechcraft, which is currently owned by the same parent company as Cessna, Textron Aviation.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 28, 2024

Cessna is one of the most popular aircraft producers in the world, as it produces a wide range of both general aviation aircraft and private aviation business jets.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The company focused on producing general aviation aircraft. In 1994, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched a new project called the Advanced General Aviation Transport Experiments (AGATE). Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing Company was originally founded as a privately held company in April 1995.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Diamond Aircraft Industries has grown to become one of the biggest names in the general aviation industry. The company specializes in gliders and light aircraft that feature modern designs and upgrades that compete with other general aviation manufacturers, such as Cessna , Beechcraft , and Piper Aircraft.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Beechcraft was initially founded in the early 1930s, but has since become one of the most notable aircraft manufacturers in the general aviation industry. Currently, it is known as one of the "Big Three" of general aviation, along with Cessna and Piper Aircraft.

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OCTOBER 13, 2024

When people talk about flying, general aviation always comes in third behind military and airline flight. General aviation is something the public endures as an endeavor performed by rich trust-fund babies, billionaire CEOs, and flight students who want to get into the “real” aviation of airline piloting.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

The general aviation industry is a large market for various types of aircraft. This industry typically includes single-engine trainer aircraft, such as the popular Cessna 172 Skyhawk, the Piper Archer, the Beechcraft Bonanza, and the Cirrus SR22.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Among its many designs, Cessna's twin-engine models are everywhere in general aviation, valued for their performance flying characteristics. Cessna, one of the "big three" aircraft producers of the mid-to-late Twentieth century, is known for producing a range of reliable and versatile aircraft.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Among the many private general aviation aircraft in our skies today, the Diamond DA50, a single-engine composite aircraft designed and built by Austrian manufacturer Diamond Aircraft Industries, remains among the most innovative.

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 4, 2024

This rather special show and tell event introduced the hybrid prototype that was made in coordination with Sling Aircraft, a general aviation aircraft manufacturer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. With a limited number of production slots available, Airhart is offering a VIP experience to a select number of potential customers.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Piper Aircraft is considered to be one of the "Big Three" in general aviation, along with Cessna and Beechcraft. The company was founded in 1927 as Taylor Brothers Aircraft Manufacturing Company by two brothers, Gordon and Clarence Taylor.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 3, 2025

It is used by commuter airlines, in fractional ownership, in general aviation, and as a business jet. It is a high-performance utility aircraft that is known for its versatility and is used by operators for many different types of missions. Let's find out more and how fast the Pilatus PC-12 can fly.

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Simple Flying

JANUARY 6, 2025

It provides a simple suggestion to all general aviation aircraft owners and operators to ensure their aircraft is fitted with an AOA system of some sort, which provides many benefits to the aircraft owners and operators.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 15, 2024

Beechcraft is considered to be one of the Big Three of General Aviation, along with Cessna and Piper, although Beechcraft and Cessna are currently owned by the same parent company, Textron Aviation.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

A small general aviation aircraft crashed in a field near Van Nuys, California, shortly after takeoff.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Cessna is considered to be one of the "Big Three" of general aviation, along with Piper Aircraft and Beechcraft. The company has designed and developed some of the most notable civil aircraft of all time. This includes some of the following aircraft, among others:

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Simple Flying

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Kestrel K-350 was once positioned as a revolutionary aircraft in the general aviation market, designed to compete with other turboprop leaders like the Pilatus PC-12 and Daher TBM series.

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