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Proposal to ban 121.5 MHz emergency locator transmitters opposed

Posted on April 2nd, 2013 by

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has told the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) that it vigorously opposes the commission’s plan to prohibit the future use of emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) that use a 121.5 MHz signal. The proposal will... Continue Reading →

FreeFlight Systems debuts ADS-B traffic and weather receiver

Posted on March 28th, 2013 by

FreeFlight Systems has introduced the RANGR-RX dual-band ADS-B receiver for simultaneous reception of 1090 and 978 MHz ADS-B traffic data and 978 MHz ADS-B In Flight Information Service-Broadcast (FIS-B) weather data. Continue Reading →

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Garmin introduces new active traffic systems

Posted on March 28th, 2013 by

Garmin has introduced the GTS 825 Traffic Advisory System (TAS) and the GTS 855 Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS I). Continue Reading →

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Garmin introduces new avionics for experimental aircraft

Posted on March 27th, 2013 by

Garmin International has introduced seven products for experimental and light-sport aircraft. Continue Reading →

FreeFlight Systems partners with Aspen Avionics on ADS-B line

Posted on March 26th, 2013 by

FreeFlight Systems is partnering with Aspen Avionics to develop a line of ADS-B solutions for Aspen. The collaboration is intended to give aircraft owners increased flexibility when choosing ADS-B and NextGen cockpit avionics, according to company officials. Continue Reading →

AEA convention opens in Las Vegas

Posted on March 25th, 2013 by

LAS VEGAS — Nearly 1,500 avionics manufacturers, dealers, installers and other general aviation professionals have converged at the 56th annual Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention & Trade Show, which opened Monday, March 25, at the MGM Grand Hotel & Convention... Continue Reading →

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Aspen Avionics now on Piper Seneca

Posted on March 24th, 2013 by

Piper Aircraft has selected Aspen Avionics Evolution Backup Display system for its Seneca V-series aircraft. The Evolution Backup Display is a fully digital, independent flight display system designed to replace mechanical backup instruments used in Part 23 glass panel installations.... Continue Reading →

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World Aircraft chooses Vertical Power VP-X for LSA

Posted on March 24th, 2013 by

World Aircraft Company, a manufacturer of  Light-Sport Aircraft, has chosen the Vertical Power VP-X Electronic Circuit Breaker System for all its aircraft electrical wiring and to control the lights, trim and flaps. Continue Reading →

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SportairUSA chooses Vertical Power VP-X for LSA

Posted on March 19th, 2013 by

SportairUSA, distributor of the Sting and Sirius Light-Sport Aircraft, has chosen the Vertical Power VP-X Electronic Circuit Breaker System to manage the electrical system and control the trim and flaps. Continue Reading →

Kitchener completes upgrade package for Cessna 208

Posted on March 18th, 2013 by

Ontario, Canada — Kitchener Aero Avionics (KAAV) as completed a new avionics upgrade package for the Cessna C208 Caravan. Continue Reading →