Features

Press Release: Hartzell Introduces Proprietary Propeller De-Ice Product Line »

Hartzell Propeller Inc. is introducing its own line of Hartzell-designed propeller de-ice components, with plans to support the entire catalog of Hartzell propellers that feature de-ice capability. The new Hartzell de-ice components will replace previous, third-party manufactured de-ice parts, including de-icer boots, wire harnesses, and slip rings. More

2006 Year In Review »

Brisk sales, new airplanes, no hurricanes -- despite troubles in the towers, some tragic flights, and worries about the future, overall a pretty good year for general aviation. Here's our year-end review of the news. More

AVweb Gallery: EAA Sport Pilot Tour Draws to a Close in San Diego »

The EAA's Sport Pilot Tour came to an official close this past weekend at San Diego's Brown Field. AVweb's Glenn Pew made the trip to check out the sport planes (and sport pilots) on this last stop of the year-long promotional and educational tour. More

The Making of the World's Largest Skydive »

The world's most experienced skydivers recently met in Thailand to build a record, 400-way formation. What did it take? The resources of an entire air force, 300 tons of Jet-A, a trainload of oxygen bottles and the determined endurance of a marathon runner, according to AVweb's Editorial Director (and skydiver) Paul Bertorelli. More

2005 Year In Review »

Disaster, exultation, milestones, conflict, celebration, tragedy, and remembrance ... in 2005, the world of general aviation saw all that and more. Here's our year-end review of the news, with links to AVweb's original coverage for more details. More

Katrina Search and Rescue »

While GA provided lots of help in the days after this summer's hurricanes, the bulk of search and rescue was provided by the U.S. Coast Guard. There were thousands of stories of amazing heroics and bravery by both rescuers and survivors; this is just one of them. More