A report at Avionics Today notes that while GPS has more worldwide users than ever, safety and security concerns have insiders looking for what should replace it. The report details those safety and security concerns, as well as puts forth... Continue Reading →
Harris Corp. awarded NextGen contract
Posted on August 28th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Harris Corp. has been awarded a 15-year, $291 million contract to provide the communications network that will serve as the cornerstone of NextGen — the FAA’s initiative to transform the U.S. air traffic control system. Continue Reading →
VOR and ILS training app released
Posted on August 23rd, 2012 by Janice Wood
ApDeV has released VORILS, a new smartphone app to assist pilots practice using VHF omnidirectional radio range (VOR) and Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) procedures. Continue Reading →
Scheyden introduces cabin and panel towels
Posted on August 23rd, 2012 by Janice Wood
Scheyden Precision Eyewear has introduced a range of microfiber cabin and panel towels engineered for spotless, scratch-free cleaning of aircraft exteriors and instrumentation. Continue Reading →
GAMA adds Flight Design and Sandel Avionics to membership
Posted on August 22nd, 2012 by Ben Sclair
Flight Design and Sandel Avionics have joined the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). GAMA now has 78 member companies worldwide. Continue Reading →
Wicks offers Dynon Pocket Panel
Posted on August 22nd, 2012 by Janice Wood
Now available from Wicks Aircraft Supply is the Dynon D1 Pocket Panel, a portable EFIS for experimental, light-sport and certified aircraft. Continue Reading →
Astronics acquires Max-Viz
Posted on August 21st, 2012 by Janice Wood
Astronics Corp. has acquired privately-held Max-Viz, a developer and designer of Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) for fixed and rotary wing aircraft through both OEM and aftermarket channels in the general aviation, commercial and military aerospace markets, for $10 million in... Continue Reading →
FAA extends comment period for proposed Part 145 rewrite
Posted on August 20th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Last Friday, the FAA extended the comment period for its notice of proposed rulemaking that is a proposed rewrite of Part 145. The original deadline for the comment period was set for Aug. 20, but has now been extended until... Continue Reading →
IMC Club opens additional chapters across the nation
Posted on August 15th, 2012 by Janice Wood
IMC Club International will open additional chapters across the nation in the next few weeks. Pilots will gather at CP Aviation in Santa Paula, Calif., on Aug. 25; RedBird Skyport in San Marcos, Texas, on Sept. 13; and MotionAir Aviation... Continue Reading →
Shadin Avionics sells 600th fuel flow system
Posted on August 14th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Shadin Avionics recently delivered its 600th fuel flow system to Air Tractor, which manufactures agricultural aircraft. Air Tractor also announced that Shadin Microflo-L fuel flow systems will be standard on all aircraft deliveries going forward, Shadin officials said. Continue Reading →
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