In this video, we take a closer look at the Cessna 172, the world's most popular single-engine aircraft. From its humble beginnings as a small, four-seat trainer in the 1950s, the Cessna 172 has ...

Former Cessna Aircraft Chairman and CEO Russ Meyer was a key figure in the passage of the General Aviation Revitalization Act (GARA). Before its passage in 1994, the industry was reeling from the high ...

If you’re looking for a no‑nonsense, cost-conscious two‑seat trainer that still delivers reliable performance, this 1977 ...

The general aviation industry has existed for over 100 years. As defined by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), general aviation includes all civil aviation aircraft operations. This ...

The deadly plane crash off of Molokai was the second in less than two months involving the same model of aircraft in Hawaii. Makani Kai said the pilot of the Cessna Caravan first heard a loud bang, ...

For nearly 16 years, Cessna's Citation X, with a top speed slightly less than the speed of sound at Mach .92 (705 mph), held the title of world's fastest business jet. Then in 2012, Gulfstream's new ...

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The future of aviation is looking a little greener today, with a nine-seat Cessna aircraft fitted out with an all electric propulsion system successfully completing its first flight. This maiden ...