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New 'Climbing. Fast.' Industry Advocacy Campaign Launched to Spotlight Business Aviation's Sustainability Leadership

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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"Equally important, our industry has long made an ambitious commitment to sustainability, with measurable results.

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  • "Equally important, our industry has long made an ambitious commitment to sustainability, with measurable results.
  • initiative will take this message to policymakers, opinion leaders and other key audiences, informing perceptions about the industry's sustainability record and value."
  • "Business aviation is the technology incubator for the aviation industry, as we lead the way in advancing safety and sustainability," said General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) President and CEO, Pete Bunce.
  • "Our industry supports over 1.2 million total jobs and over $247 billion in total economic output in the United States.

PenFed Credit Union Announces Scholarship to Empower Young Aviators

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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TYSONS, Va., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PenFed Credit Union, the nation's second-largest federal credit union, announced the creation of a $10,000 flight training scholarship administered by the EAA Aviation Foundation, Inc.

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  • TYSONS, Va., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PenFed Credit Union , the nation's second-largest federal credit union, announced the creation of a $10,000 flight training scholarship administered by the EAA Aviation Foundation, Inc.
  • The PenFed Credit Union Scholarship is a prestigious opportunity tailored to empower young aspiring aviators in their pursuit of a pilot's license and merges merit-based excellence with financial need.
  • "This scholarship aims to help talented individuals who embody "The Spirit of Aviation" by providing them with the necessary support to soar into the skies," said PenFed Credit Union President/CEO and PenFed Foundation CEO James Schenck.
  • Applicants for the PenFed Credit Union Scholarship should have a 3.0 or better GPA as well as significant extracurricular activities, with a preference given to aviation activities.

Beechcraft Denali makes show debut at EAA AirVenture

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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Textron Aviation today announced its new single-engine turboprop currently in development, the Beechcraft Denali , has made its show debut at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

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  • Textron Aviation today announced its new single-engine turboprop currently in development, the Beechcraft Denali , has made its show debut at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230724966147/en/
    The Beechcraft Denali made its show debut at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture in OshKosh, Wisconsin.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Beechcraft Denali aircraft is designed and will be manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
  • Show attendees can view the Beechcraft Denali Monday, July 24 — Sunday, July 30, at the Textron Aviation EAA AirVenture booth #78.

Textron Aviation Introduces All-New Interiors for Its Iconic Cessna Single-Engine High-Wing Piston Lineup

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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Textron Aviation announced today significant enhancements to its iconic Cessna high-wing piston aircraft lineup — the Cessna Skyhawk, Cessna Skylane, Cessna Turbo Skyhawk and Cessna Turbo Stationair HD.

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  • Textron Aviation announced today significant enhancements to its iconic Cessna high-wing piston aircraft lineup — the Cessna Skyhawk, Cessna Skylane, Cessna Turbo Skyhawk and Cessna Turbo Stationair HD.
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    The Cessna Skyhawk, Skylane, Turbo Skylane and Turbo Stationair HD are designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company.
  • “For decades, pilots have chosen the Cessna piston lineup for its durability, comfort and performance,” said Christi Tannahill, senior vice president, Customer Experience.
  • “Cessna pistons inspire the journey of flight,” said Chris Crow, vice president, Textron Aviation Piston Sales.

17th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium to Highlight AAM Progress

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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FAIRFAX, Va., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- More than 40 of the world's leading electric aircraft developers and technology experts will be speaking at the 17th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium (EAS), hosted by the Vertical Flight Society (VFS). The event will once again be held online and in person in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on July 22–23, 2023 — the weekend prior to the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture 2023.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- More than 40 of the world's leading electric aircraft developers and technology experts will be speaking at the 17th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium (EAS), hosted by the Vertical Flight Society (VFS).
  • It's organized by industry and government leaders of advanced air mobility (AAM) to provide updates to the community and the public.
  • A special feature this year is a panel organized to support the US government's AAM Interagency Working Group.
  • Each moderated panel session will include a Q&A discussion with presenters and attendees — a hallmark of the annual Electric Aircraft Symposium.

World's largest fly-in convention set for Oshkosh on July 24-30

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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OSHKOSH, Wis., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the 70th year, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) fly-in convention will host pilots, plane enthusiasts, and aviation industry displays from around the globe in 2023. More than 10,000 aircraft and 600,000 people are expected to descend upon Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin from July 24-30, making it the world's busiest airport during that week.

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  • EAA AirVenture Oshkosh brings together more than 10,000 airplanes and total attendance of 600,000 for one week each year at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
  • The complete spectrum of flight is on display, from vintage biplanes to modern military aircraft, as well as new flight technology.
  • OSHKOSH, Wis., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the 70th year, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) fly-in convention will host pilots, plane enthusiasts, and aviation industry displays from around the globe in 2023.
  • "Whether you're seeking innovation, history, family fun, or just the excitement of aerobatic flight, you'll find it gathered at Oshkosh unlike any other place on earth."

EAA's Learn to Fly Week starts May 15 with full schedule of free webinars

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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OSHKOSH, Wis., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EAA's Learn to Fly Week, which includes five days of free webinars for those who have the dream of flight, begins on Monday, May 15. Learn to Fly Week is presented by Sporty's.

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  • The Experimental Aircraft Association's Learn to Fly Week, presented by Sporty's, begins on Monday, May 15 and includes five days of free webinars for those who have the dream of flight.
  • Learn to Fly Week is designed to deliver that information in a concise, easy-to-understand format.
  • OSHKOSH, Wis., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EAA's Learn to Fly Week, which includes five days of free webinars for those who have the dream of flight, begins on Monday, May 15.
  • "Learn to Fly Week is designed to deliver that information in a concise, easy-to-understand format that leaves time to answer the questions that arise."

Homebuilt aircraft fatal accidents remain under historic average, but still work to do

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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OSHKOSH, Wisc., Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fatal amateur-built aircraft accidents remained under the historic average over the 12-month period ending in September 2022, but the Experimental Aircraft Association notes that an uptick over the previous year's total shows that focused efforts to enhance safety even further remain essential.

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  • The higher accident totals in experimental category aircraft mirror an increase for all of general aviation over the same 12-month period.
  • OSHKOSH, Wisc., Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fatal amateur-built aircraft accidents remained under the historic average over the 12-month period ending in September 2022, but the Experimental Aircraft Association notes that an uptick over the previous year's total shows that focused efforts to enhance safety even further remain essential.
  • For the federal fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, the Federal Aviation Administration reported there were 56 fatal accidents in experimental category aircraft over the preceding 12 months, including 39 in amateur-built aircraft.
  • That compares to 42 total accidents 33 in amateur-built aircraft during the 12-month period between October 2020 and September 2021.

EAA: General Aviation moves closer to an unleaded future with FAA STC approval for 100-octane fuel

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Saturday, September 3, 2022
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OSHKOSH, Wis., Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Federal Aviation Administration on September 1 signed supplemental type certificates to allow General Aviation Modifications Inc.'s 100-octane unleaded fuel (G100UL) to be used in every general spark-ignition engine and every airframe powered by those engines. The move was hailed by the GA industry as a major step in the transition to an unleaded future. The FAA's approval of the use of G100UL fuel in all piston aircraft directly addresses the industry's long-standing goal of finding unleaded solutions that can be used for the entire GA piston fleet.

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  • The move was hailed by the General Aviation industry as a major step in the transition to an unleaded future and opens the door to commercialization of the fuel for the entire GA piston-engine fleet.
  • The move was hailed by the GA industry as a major step in the transition to an unleaded future.
  • Swift Fuels Inc., an Indiana based company, has received FAA approval for its 94-octane unleaded fuel, and has expanded its distribution, particularly to the West Coast.
  • "Innovation and multiple options have always been a key to ultimate success, so we welcome any and all ideas to bring unleaded fuel to the marketplace for general aviation."

Honda Aircraft Company Expands Customer Service Capability as HondaJet Fleet Grows

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Monday, July 25, 2022
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GREENSBORO N.C., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Aircraft Company today announced the addition of four new full-service Authorized Service Centers (ASC) in the United States and global regions, expanding the HondaJet service network to 21 locations worldwide.

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  • GREENSBORO N.C., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Aircraft Company today announced the addition of four new full-service Authorized Service Centers (ASC) in the United States and global regions, expanding the HondaJet service network to 21 locations worldwide.
  • The new service centers will further strengthen the customer support capabilities for the growing HondaJet fleet, now comprised of more than 219 aircraft in operation, which recently surpassed the 120,000-flight-hour mark in operation.
  • "We are pleased to partner with service providers who share Honda's commitment to customer satisfaction as our highest priority," said Honda Aircraft Company Head of Commercial Business Unit and VP of Customer Service, Amod Kelkar.
  • Since the first delivery of the HondaJet in 2015, Honda Aircraft Company has led the aviation industry with innovation and technology, while also maintaining an unparalleled focus on customer support.