Electroair adds Piper twins to growing stable of aircraft
Posted on January 24th, 2013 by Ben Sclair
HOWELL, Mich. – Electroair has added the Piper Seminole, Twin Comanche and Apache to the Approved Model List (AML) for the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Continue Reading →
Aviation Alliance debuts Excalibur 421
Posted on January 24th, 2013 by Janice Wood
PASO ROBLES, Calif. — The Aviation Alliance has introduced its first business-aviation offering, the Excalibur 421, featuring a remanufactured Cessna 421 airframe and Pratt & Whitney PT6A-135A turboprop engines. Continue Reading →
Blue Angels featured at Wings over Wayne Air Show
Posted on January 24th, 2013 by Janice Wood
SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. — The Wings Over Wayne Air Show at Seymour Johnson AFB in Goldsboro, N.C., takes off May 18-19. Continue Reading →
Bahamas extends exemption for 406MHz ELTs for GA pilots
Posted on January 24th, 2013 by Janice Wood
NASSAU, The Bahamas – Bahamas Civil Aviation has extended the Feb. 1, 2013, deadline for installing 406 MHz ELTs in aircraft flying to the Bahamas. Continue Reading →
Say goodbye to flimsy air sickness bags
Posted on January 24th, 2013 by Janice Wood
Sporty’s has introduced a 21st century barf bag for general aviation pilots and their passengers. Continue Reading →
New Florida dealers for Flight Design
Posted on January 24th, 2013 by Janice Wood
Flight Design has appointed two new dealers in Florida for its line of light-sport aircraft. Continue Reading →
Seat position leads to accident
Posted on January 24th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Aircraft: Cessna 182. Injuries: None. Location: Meeker, Colo. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to taxi to the runway. Continue Reading →
Flying high before the (stock market) crash
Posted on January 23rd, 2013 by Dennis Parks
Production of aircraft became a huge industry during World War I. While the government sustained the aircraft manufacturers during this time, this support came to a screeching halt when the war ended. Continue Reading →
Innovations: Limit your exposure to CO
Posted on January 23rd, 2013 by Janice Wood
Tim Roehl of General Aviation Modifications Inc., shares an easy way to limit carbon monoxide (CO) exposure and potentially incapacitating CO poisoning when flying. Continue Reading →
Sebring LSA Expo wraps up successful weekend
Posted on January 23rd, 2013 by Janice Wood
SEBRING, Florida —The ninth annual U.S. Sport Aviation Expo wrapped up a successful weekend of activities supporting general aviation and the Light-Sport Aircraft industry Sunday, Jan. 20. Expo officials estimate the weekend’s attendance will exceed last year’s record attendance of... Continue Reading →
Cessna goes to the races
Posted on January 23rd, 2013 by Janice Wood
Cessna Aircraft Co. has inked a strategic partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing Teams to sponsor NASCAR driver Jamie McMurray, as well as racers in the IZOD IndyCar Series and the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series. Continue Reading →
First GE H80-powered King Air delivered
Posted on January 23rd, 2013 by Janice Wood
SMYRNA, Tenn. — Smyrna Air Center, Inc. has delivered the world’s first King Air C90 powered by General Electric’s new H80 800 SHP engines. Continue Reading →
Jet Aviation expands in Houston and Dallas
Posted on January 23rd, 2013 by Janice Wood
Jet Aviation recently expanded its maintenance capability at its newly acquired FBO at Houston’s Hobby Airport, as well as expanded its ramp at its FBO in Dallas at Love Field. Continue Reading →
IWS adds AWOS
Posted on January 23rd, 2013 by Janice Wood
Belfort Instrument Co. has installed its AWOS AV with Ceilometer at the West Houston Airport (IWS), Houston, Texas. Continue Reading →
Lincoln Electric launches welding safety interactive guide
Posted on January 23rd, 2013 by Janice Wood
Lincoln Electric has launched a Welding Safety Interactive Guide Continue Reading →
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