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- AIA: Business jets will lead GA sales
In a year-end report, the Aerospace Industries Association said it expects positive growth for general aviation, led by business jet sales. "While the last few years have been a challenging time for general aviation, including a major bankruptcy [Hawker Beechcraft] in this sector," the report said, "the market is still much larger than it was a decade ago, and there are few doubts that growth will resume as the world economy recovers." AVweb
(12/24)     
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- GA, bush pilot trends from 2012
Alaska Dispatch offers a roundup of the hottest trends from 2012 in general aviation and bush piloting. Fuel efficient engines, how cockpit cameras have influenced both pilot training and entertainment and ADS-B technology have made the list. AlaskaDispatch.com
(12/27)
 | Get Financing Approved for your Year-end Purchase. 2013 is fast approaching. If you may be buying before year-end, NOW is the time to get approved for your loan. Call AirFleet at 800.390.4324 or request a quote on a new or used aircraft to see how our historically low rates with terms to 20 years gets you flying for less. Then shop for your aircraft with the funds in hand! |
- Airport leads N.C.'s GA airports in economic impact
According to a report by the Division of Aviation of the N.C. Department of Transportation, Mount Airy-Surry County Airport is the state's top general aviation airport in terms of economic impact. The airport contributes $223.03 million annually to the local economy, a figure including direct, indirect and induced revenues. The Mount Airy News (N.C.)
(12/28)
 | U.S. Sport Aviation Expo. Sebring, FL hosts the 9th annual Expo January 17-20, 2013 — the largest sport aircraft-event in the world. New for 2013: twilight air show, Year of the Cub, Manufacturers Showcases, and contest that will crown sport aviation's most efficient aircraft/pilot duo. Four days in Sebring, Florida to "See, Try, Fly and Buy" sport aircraft. Learn more here. |
- Mercury embeds avionics with thermal management systems
Massachusetts-based Mercury Systems has unveiled a thermal management system embedded in computing mezzanine cards. "Our thermal-management solutions are capable of dissipating tremendous amounts of thermal energy, while still meeting the same or smaller size, weight and power requirements for the overall solution," said Darryl McKenney, vice president of the company's engineering services team. Avionics Intelligence
(12/28)
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- Spence: Confusion will reign in 2013
 According to Charles Spence, general aviation will find itself in confusing times in Washington. Airspace, funding questions and another major financial issue will be on the table in 2013, but better cooperation between GA associations and groups can also be expected. General Aviation News
(12/27)
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