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GE’s H80 Turboprop

Terry Humphrey has given many “on-wing” checkouts to pilots about to fly single-seat airplanes, and the General Electric H80 engine in the Thrush 510G agricultural aircraft makes his job especially easy.

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Massive tornado devastates Oklahoma

After a massive tornado ripped through Oklahoma City and its suburbs on May 20, the FAA implemented a temporary flight restriction at the request of local police. Flights over the area would make it impossible for rescue crews to hear victims who might be trapped in rubble.

GA relief flights not needed at this time >>

Bombardier announces Challenger 350

Challenger 350

The Challenger 350 expands the Bombardier Aerospace bizjet line with creature comfort and 3,200-nautical-mile range with eight passengers.

New Challenger >>

Boeing puts BBJ 3 on display at EBACE

BBJ 3

A Boeing 737-900ER customized for opulent private travel and dubbed the Boeing Business Jet 3 was displayed for the first time in Geneva.

Guess the BBJ 3’s price tag >>

From Around the Web:

  • Turboprop crash-lands at Newark
  • VIDEO: Engine-out landing
  • Sahara Desert crash memorial
  • Osprey proves its worth in Afghanistan
  • Russia returns mice, other animals, from space
  • European airline emissions deal in doubt
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AOPA Strategic Partner

IFR Fix: Rotate, or the river?

Even a comfortable home airport can turn unforgiving if you arrive before you’re ready, uncertain that you can reconfigure with your customary prompt precision.

What’s your decision?

ERAU lands top spot in safety competition

For the second year in a row, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott, Ariz., flight team has won the top spot at the Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference.

Impressive competition results >>

Buy a sectional, win an airplane

Legend Cub

Until May 18, little did Christopher Boyle know that the purchase of a $9 sectional would win him an airplane, but win he did.

$9 lands pilot new airplane >>

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Operating Lease Masterclass   |   May 21 - May 23 - Alexandria, VA
Bonanzas to Oshkosh Texas Advanced Formation Clinic   |   May 22 - May 26 - Denison, TX
Inaugural Meeting of the IMC Club Lehigh Valley Chapter   |   May 22 - Allentown, PA
B-17 Rides   |   May 22 - Port Clinton, OH
B-17 'Field Mess' Welcome Dinner   |   May 22 - Mukilteo, WA
Fly-In & Airshow No.6   |   May 24 - May 25 - Ranger, TX
"World's Smallest" Air Show   |   May 25 - May 26 - Llano, CA
Sporty's Saturday Hot Dog Fly-In   |   May 25 - Cincinnati, OH
Maryland Airfest   |   May 25 - Middle River, MD
Salute to Veterans Celebration   |   May 25 - May 26 - Columbia, MO

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AOPA's NEW Website Coming Next Week

Next week, AOPA will be transitioning to a redesigned website and a new membership management system in an effort to enhance your interaction with the association online. You’re invited to the sneak peek!

Take a tour today >>