Tecnam's new P92 Tail Dragger makes first flight

Tecnam has continued its equally busy and exciting start to 2012 with the announcement that its new P92 Tail Dragger has successfully made its first flight.

Part of the promotional poster for Red Tails.

FRIDAY FLYING VIDEO: George Lucas's Red Tails trailer

An exciting preview of Red Tails, the forthcoming World War II aviation film about the famed the Tuskegee Airmen, from legendary filmmaker George Lucas.

New Zealand is getting its own Angel Flight charity organisation thanks to Lance Weller.

Week in brief January 27 2012

Kiwi's get Angel Flight service; 2013 Wide Bay Airshow dates set; Tiger Moth restoration; Piper kicking Pacific Rim goals; and much more.

Schofields Flying Club to host RFACA conference & ALACs

Schofields Flying Club has this year been chosen to host the jointly run Royal Federation of Aero Clubs of Australia annual conference and the Australian Light Aircraft Championships.

Robinson Helicopter HQ in Torrance, California. (RHC)

Robinson Helicopter Company posts impressive 2011

The ever-popular Robinson Helicopter Company has announced impressive sales results for the 2011 calendar year.

ATSB update on Qantas Trent 900 failure investigation

The ATSB has released an update of its investigation into the Qantas A380 engine disc failure in November 2010.

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FRIDAY FLYING VIDEO: George Lucas's Red Tails trailer

An exciting preview of Red Tails, the forthcoming World War II aviation film about the famed the Tuskegee Airmen, from legendary filmmaker George Lucas.

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CASA's CAR Part 61 - licensing: good or bad for pilots?

Australia's private GA pilots look set to gain their “level playing field” with the introduction of the RPL.

Will CASA's recently released consultation paper for CAR Part 61 - licensing prove to be a good or bad thing for General Aviation pilots in Australia?

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