Adam Aircraft today announced it has achieved a major milestone in receiving an amended FAR Part 23 Type Certificate (TC) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the all-composite A500 pressurized centerline twin-engine aircraft. The six-seat Adam A500 has been designed and developed with 21st-century materials and state-of-the-art engineering techniques to become the industry leader in performance, safety, and reliability in the in the twin-engine piston category in the twin-engine piston category. 

The Southwestern Aerotrekking Academy, (SAA) which recently made headlines for introducing aerotrekking to the United States, has now entered the running for a second distinction—sponsoring a new world altitude record of 40,000’ for weight-shift control Light Sport Aircraft.

Cessna Aircraft Company reported today the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted type certification (TC) to Cessna’s Citation Mustang, making it the world’s first fully certified, new-generation entry level business jet. “This is an immense achievement, marking another point in history where Cessna has led the aviation industry into new territory,” said Cessna Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Jack Pelton.