Sonex, a builder of recreational lightweight two-seat aircraft kits, is closing its doors, effective immediately. Sonex’s owner Mark Schaible announced the “bad news” in an emotional YouTube video, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. [Credit: Zenith Aircraft Co.] Zenith Aircraft Company, the Mexico, Missouri kit manufacturer known for its accessible designs and ...

The choice of welding method for your homebuilt aircraft’s steel tube fuselage represents one of the most critical decisions in your building journey. Each welding process offers distinct advantages ...

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The world’s two major aircraft builders are on even ground for the first time in several years – at least in terms of their aircraft deliveries for the current year. Airbus has reported 136 aircraft ...

Building an aircraft kit requires significant space; home workshops (garages, sheds) and airport hangars are common options. Airport hangar building offers ample space but may lack climate control, ...

Textron Aviation received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to implement its new Safety Management System plan, to support design and manufacturing of Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft. The ...

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