The Foundation for Air-Medical Research & Education (FARE), the charitable arm of the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS), has launched the MTLI Scholarship Program, funded by Metro Aviation, Inc.
The Medical Transport Leadership Institute (MTLI) enhances leadership and management of medical transportation through formal education programs emphasizing management theory and its direct practical application, according to foundation officials.
The print version of General Aviation News is available online as a digital edition. To read the October 10, 2008 issue, click here. [Read more...]
Daytona Beach, Fla. – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is among the winners of the 2007 Collier Trophy, awarded to a team of organizations that collaborated to develop the automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) system.
Embry-Riddle pioneered the implementation and testing of ADS-B in its aircraft. The flight training fleets at its campuses in Daytona Beach, Fla., and Prescott, Ariz., are fully equipped with the new technology.
With ADS-B, both pilots and controllers see radar-like displays with accurate traffic data from satellites, updated in real time. Pilots also have access to weather services, terrain maps, and flight information services. The improved situational awareness enables pilots to fly at safe distances from each another with less assistance from air traffic controllers. [Read more...]
TropicAero.com has recently undergone a re-design of its on-line aviation retail store. The new website showcases portable aviation electronics, pilot supplies, training materials, cockpit accessories, apparel and safety equipment from manufacturers such as Garmin, David Clark, Telex, ICOM, Bose, and Lightspeed.
The new TropicAero.com site offers web pages that are cleaner and more concise. Drop-down/fly-out menus allow people to find products and information quickly and easily. In many cases a person can navigate directly to a specific product or manufacturer in just one click. [Read more...]
Careers in Aviation has received a $5,000 donation from the Flightline Group.
The donation will assist in general support for the organization, and more importantly, toward the establishment of a Flightline Group, Inc. Scholarship. The $2,500 scholarship is designated for a potential or current student pursuing a career in aviation, who expresses a need for financial support to complete training or education. [Read more...]
With immediate effect the renowned engine expert Prof. Dr.-Ing. Günter Kappler will provide support to Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH in continuing the company’s operative business. “A clear signal for customers and investors,” says insolvency administrator, Dr. Bruno Kübler.
“I am happy that it was possible to recruit such a distinguished and experienced expert for Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH”, commented Kübler on the commitment of Prof. Kappler who has already been distinguished for his services on behalf of the German aircraft industry on a number of occasions. He is considered to be a proven expert in the area of engine development, production and marketing. He has first-class references both as a scientist and within the industry – among other things, as a former holder of the Chair for Aircraft Drives and Director of the Institute for Air and Space Travel at the Technical University of Munich as well as managing director at BMW Rolls-Royce, development manager at Fairchild Dornier and managing director of Europrop International. [Read more...]
Laminar Flow Systems, Inc. has extended the pre-production deposit program on their new Speed Pants for Beech fixed gear Sundowners, Musketeers and Sports. The special introductory price of $3,750, a $500 savings, is now available until August 31, 2008.
Weighing less than 20 pounds, the Laminar Flow Speed Pants provide a minimum five knot increase in cruise speed. Tests have shown that they also improve slow speed controllability by reducing drag. The new Speed Pants modernize the appearance of the Beech Sundowners, Musketeers and Sports, which have never before had pants available. The pants for all three wheels are easily installed and come in a white gel coat finish. For more information visit www.speedpants.com or call 1.386.253.8833.
The 2008 NATA Air Charter Summit will provide exclusive insight into emerging threats to charter operators from the illegal drug trade.
At a special luncheon on June 10, William C. Brown, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) Aviation Division, will discuss the DEA’s increased focus on air charter and how operators can best ensure they are not targets of the drug runners.
L-3 Avionics has received TSO Authorization and an STC from the FAA for its SmartDeck Integrated Flight Controls and Display System. The STC has been awarded for the Cirrus Design SR22 G2 model, and L-3 Avionics will offer the STC through authorized dealers for retrofit.
Vector Aerospace has test-flown the Sikorsky S61 equipped with a fully-integrated “glass cockpit,” or Integrated Cockpit Display System (ICDS) from SAGEM Avionics. [Read more...]
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