Light Sport Aircraft Industry News

Aero Technical Institute Offers New Classes Before Sebring LSA Expo

Sebring, FLORIDA / January 3, 2012 - Are you planning to attend the Sebring U.S. Sport Aviation Expo this year (running January 19-22)? Are you an Airframe & Powerplant mechanic? Are you a Rotax Repairman? Are you a Light-Sport Aircraft owner who wants the latest info about your Rotax engine?

Presidents Award, GAMA & LAMA, FAA Appointment, LSA Mall, EASA

Oshkosh, WISCONSIN (AirVenture 2011) / July 25, 2011 - The Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association ( LAMA- http://www.lama.bz ) has several new updates just since Sun 'n Fun, only four months ago. This release will focus on five new developments.

New joint effort aims to gain more pilots from airshow attendees, assist aviation enthusiasts to find airshows

April 9 (NASHVILLE, Tenn.)-Pilot Journey, a long time promoter of first time flight lessons, has teamed up with AttendStar, an online airshow ticketing service, to increase the U.S. pilot population.

LAMA  Accepts Role in Leading LSA Industry's Actions

Lakeland, FLORIDA (Sun 'n Fun 2011) / March 30, 2011 - Most free people know that with freedom comes responsibility. In aviation, this has played out dramatically with the emergence of the Sport Pilot / Light-Sport Aircraft rule issued in July 2004.

Lockwood's Sebring Aviation will Cease New Light-Sport Aircraft Sales

Sebring, FLORIDA / March 28, 2011 - Phil Lockwood announced that he will sharpen his focus on his core capability of parts and service for all Rotax-powered aircraft. Well known nationally for his support of the Rotax Aircraft Engine line, through Lockwood Aviation Supply and Lockwood Aviation Repair, Phil will shift resources from new aircraft sales to expand the parts and service business. Lockwood will eliminate activities that align the enterprise with any single brand of SLSA in a bid to widen its appeal and market base in aircraft service.

January 20, 2011 - SUN ‘n FUN CAMPUS, LAKELAND, Fl. – The world’s best–known air show performers return to Lakeland, Florida, again this year for the 37th annual SUN ’n FUN International Fly–In & Expo, which will be held March 29 - April 3 at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport.  SUN ’n FUN will again feature a daily air show that runs from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday (March 29-March 31) and from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (APril 1-3). 

January 12, 2011 (Duluth, MN) – Today AMPT Associates, Inc. announced the dates and locations of FLYING Magazine’s regional aircraft sales expos for 2011. As FLYING Magazine’s innovative Parade of Planes™ enters its fourth season, new locations will bring the “dealership” experience to more consumers interested in comparing a variety of aircraft side-by-side before making a purchase decision.

FAA Production Studios at Sun ‘n Fun Features Leading Experts

Lakeland, FLORIDA / January 2, 2011 — Welcome to a new year and in celebration, FAA Production Studios based on the Sun ‘n Fun campus at Lakeland Linder airport has a talented lineup of speakers for its annual Light-Sport Aircraft Seminar.

Greater Noise Reduction, Improved Comfort and Bluetooth® Connectivity

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--Bose has introduced the A20 Aviation Headset -- its best-performing, most advanced aviation headset ever.

LAMA Compliance Update (and a Surprise!)
LAMA-EU
Full LSA Mall

PORT ORANGE, FLORIDA — April 13, 2010 — LAMA is pleased to update the media on its activities in and for the Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) community. A press conference will be held on April 14th at 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the press tent alongside press headquarters at the Sun ‘n Fun airshow. All media are invited. LAMA represents businesses producing aircraft certified to industry consensus standards.