General Aviation has been good all year and deserves the best of Santa's sack.

Vulcanair P68 launch; Aeromil Pacific’s 2011 plans; Hawker 800XPR upgrade progresses; and more.

Archerfield Airport is releasing the latest incarnation of its 20-year Master Plan for public comment this month.

Two New Zealand glider pilots have been thwarted by Mother Nature this week in their attempt to set a world distance gliding record.

Czech Republic manufacturer Evektor has put its twin-engine turboprop EV-55 Outback project on hold following administrative difficulties.

An industry body in the US is pushing for the approval of a recently announced bipartisan tax agreement to help boost the General Aviation industry.

ATSB's accident reporting scheme changes; Cirrus eyes diesel engines; Phenom 100 gets spoilers?; New CEO for Diamond; and more.

German aircraft manufacturer Extra Aircraft is taking aim at the Australian market with its Extra 500 Spirit high-wing turboprop.

Hawker Beechcraft is moving forward with its Hawker 400XPR upgrade project.

CASA will carry out flight safety checks at 20 aerodromes around the country next week.

Maryborough and Hervey Bay have joined a growing list of south east Queensland aerodromes to waive landing fees for private aircraft. Justin Grey reports.

Despite some lacklustre weather, the fourth annual national FunFlight charity day proved a resounding success when it was staged on Sunday November 14. Justin Grey reports.

Bankstown-based CJ Aerospace has become the first approved installation facility for the Texas Turbine 900 Supervan conversion for Cessna Caravans in the South Pacific region.

It was a cool spring morning with low overcast and the cloud base was about 1500ft AGL. There was occasional light rain as I drove to the regional airport west of the Blue Mountains, where I was doing my PPL flying training.