SwiftBroadband Antenna System certified by FAA

Posted on February 14th, 2012 by

Esterline CMC Electronics’ (CMC) SwiftBroadband compliant satellite communications (Satcom) intermediate gain antenna system, known as the CMA-2200SB, has obtained FAA and Transport Canada Technical Standard Order (TSO) approval. Please share: Continue Reading →

Garmin enters the medium lift helicopter market with G5000H

Posted on February 14th, 2012 by

Garmin International Inc. has introduced the G5000H, an integrated flight deck specifically designed for twin turbine, medium lift helicopters. Continue Reading →

Aero Services expands to ABQ

Posted on February 13th, 2012 by

Aero Services has expanded its avionics business, opening its newest facility in Albuquerque, located at the Cutter Aviation Albuquerque Sunport (ABQ) facility. Continue Reading →

Garmin G1000 analysis complete

Posted on February 12th, 2012 by

CAPACG and AvConnect have completed the first-ever detailed analysis of Garmin G1000 flight data for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU). The study is associated with an FAA-funded research project — the General Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing Research Project —... Continue Reading →

World’s smallest Mode S Transponder now available

Posted on February 9th, 2012 by

Sagetech Corp. is now accepting orders for its new Mode S Transponder with ADS-B Out, which was released for production last week. Continue Reading →

IMC Clubs begins new weekly Internet radio program

Posted on February 8th, 2012 by

In addition to its “Plane Talk” on IMC Radio, IMC Club has opened another broadcast channel: IMC Radio 5. IMC Radio 5, designed as a weekly platform for leaders in general aviation, began its first weekly episode on Feb. 7... Continue Reading →

Gulf Coast Avionics partners with Platinum Aviation

Posted on February 2nd, 2012 by

Gulf Coast Avionics of Lakeland, Florida, has inked a marketing and sales partnership with Platinum Aviation in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach, Florida. Under the agreement, Gulf Coast Avionics will be the exclusive supplier of avionics sales, service and... Continue Reading →

SportairUSA named dealer for iFly GPS

Posted on January 30th, 2012 by

SportairUSA, an Arkansas-based distributor of sport aircraft and avionics, is now a dealer for Adventure Pilot’s iFly GPS, the 7-inch touchscreen moving map designed for general aviation pilots. Continue Reading →

Garmin releases GTN 750 Trainer App for iPad

Posted on January 29th, 2012 by

Garmin has released a new GTN 750 trainer app for the iPad 2. This trainer, downloadable from the iTunes Store, simulates the behavior of the GTN 750 system interface and provides pilots with a safe, on-the-ground environment to learn the... Continue Reading →

WingX adds iPhone, Zaon, AvConnect support

Posted on January 18th, 2012 by

San Jose, CA – Hilton Software‘s WingX Pro7 Version 6.1 now supports the iPhone to include its 3D Synthetic Vision and optional AHRS integration. Enhancements include new pinch-to-zoom and swipe-to-pitch capabilities that provide a pilot with look-around ability and a... Continue Reading →