Breitling introduced its latest timepiece for pilots, the Breitling Cockpit B50, at the National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevo. To mark the occasion, Breitling Vice President Jean Paul Girardin joined world famous aviators, including former astronaut Mark Kelly and Red Bull Air Race competitor Nigel Lamb, to introduce the new timepiece to crowds of pilots and […]
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Guardian Avionics ships 5000th Carbon Monoxide Detector
TUCSON, Ariz. — Guardian Avionics, which got its start in 2000 with the development of a Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector, recently shipped its 5000th unit. Since it was initially introduced, the CO Guardian has gone through a number of refinements, according to company officials. Most units currently in production now feature altitude alerts that sound alarms when […]
Clecall debuts cleco pliers
ROCKLIN, Calif. — The Clecall Company has introduced a new cleco plier. The traditional cleco plier has remained largely unchanged for over almost 80 years, company officials note. Whether you walk into a hangar or a garage, if there is a project involving sheet metal, plastic, and even fiberglass, it’s very likely you will find a […]
Sierra Industries to develop upgrade program for Cessna bizjets
Sierra Industries, Ltd., part of the SkyWay Group, has launched a new program of performance upgrades to the Cessna 525 Citation Jet series. This new project, known as the Sapphire program, is designed to be a package of modifications that will enhance performance, reliability and comfort for legacy CJ aircraft, according to company officials. The Sapphire program targets […]
Baffle kits now available for Piper PA-44-180 Seminole
BIG LAKE, ALASKA — Airforms’ growing line of replacement aircraft engine baffles now includes components for all Piper PA-44-180 Seminole twin engine aircraft. Airforms’ engineering department received the new PMA (Part Manufacturing Approval) this week through its continued work with the FAA Anchorage ACO (Aircraft Certification Office). The new Piper baffles add to an existing product line […]
Apps make flying safer
A report by Aviation International News’s Matt Thurber notes that smartphone apps can help warn pilots about hypoxia, including Masimo’s iSpO2, which has a fingertip sensor that plugs into an Apple iOS or Android device, then reports blood oxygenation, pulse rate and perfusion index. Read the whole post here.
LoPresti upgrades BoomBeam light kit for Citations
LoPresti Aviation has introduced an upgrade on the BoomBeam HID light kit for Citations. The BoomBeam HID lights are approved for the recognition, landing and taxi lights. “LoPresti has been in the BoomBeam lighting business for Citations for many years,” says Curt LoPresti, President of LoPresti Aviation. “Over these years we have constantly improved and updated […]
Kickstarter launched for Turbo the Flying Dog
Turbo the Flying Dog, a picture book for children ages 4 to 8, recently launched a Kickstarter campaign, designed to fund illustrations, a small first run of the book, and associated business costs. Authors Kelly Kennedy and Victoria Zajko describe the book an adventure exploring the themes of aviation, animal rescue, and family. Kickstarter is […]
Helipad introduces new pilot kneeboard
MELBOURNE, Florida — Helipad has introduced a new pilot kneeboard designed by helicopter pilots for helicopter pilots. “Although we specifically designed our kneeboards with the helicopter pilot in mind, any pilot who desires the ability to maintain hardcopy checklists or approach plates and an iPad or iPad Mini within a tightly spaced or open cockpit environment would […]