Cirrus tests 'smart' parachute for Vision SF50; Lycoming joins LSA market; new edition of Pilots Touring Guide; Vulcanair's A-Viator coming in 2011; and more.

The Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI) has opened the bid process for the World Air Games 2013.

The Royal Australian Air Force has announced next year's Avalon Airshow will be the centrepiece of the RAAF's 90th anniversary activities.

After mounting speculation last week, Daher-Socata has officially announced initial plans that could see it develop a new business jet program.

Pacific Flight Services is opening a dedicated flight simulator centre as part of its growing campus at Bankstown Airport.

Bankstown Airport-based flying school Sydney Aviators has completed a successful first quarter of operations.

Frank Robinson, founder of Robinson Helicopter Company, officially announced his resignation as President and Chairman of the Board on August 10 2010.

Hawker Beechcraft has announced a US$250,000 plan to base a permanent fleet of five demonstrator aircraft in the Asia Pacific region.

A group of seven leading General Aviation associations has banded together to develop a rescue plan for the ailing industry. Steve Hitchen reports.

An exciting initiative for Australian aviation is under way with the official launch of the new Australian Aviation Hall of Fame in Wagga Wagga in late August. Justin Grey reports.

Archerfield Airport-based Airline Academy of Australia has announced it can now offer students access to a Boeing 737-800 simulator and an Airbus A320 procedural training device.

It was one of those classic Sydney autumn days: almost no wind, sharp clear skies, perfect for flying. Despite what seemed ideal conditions, I was to learn a lesson which stays with me 25 years on.

Dave Tonks tries his hand at the new B-17 sim from A2A Simulations, and can’t resist dropping a few bombs along the way.

Bankstown Airport has devised a new plan to entice more recreational flyers to the airport.

Sydney Metro Airports has announced it is now offering a 50 per cent discount to new aircraft choosing to make Bankstown Airport its home base.

Swiss aviation timepiece designer Breitling has announced two new additions to its product line.