Wipaire, Inc. has received certification of its single-point fueling system for the Quest Kokiak, which enables the aircraft to be filled from the ground, eliminating the need for ladders. In aircraft equipped with a TKS anti-ice system, the risk of damage resulting from over the wing fueling is eliminated. Wipaire’s electronic monitoring ensures that the […]
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Sebring launches monthly breakfast fly-in
Florida’s Sebring Regional Airport (SEF) is introducing its monthly pancake breakfast fly-in/drive-in March 12, from 7:30 am-11 a. The gourmet pancake breakfasts will then take place the second Saturday of every month. Guests are asked to donate $5, which will benefit the Experimental Aviation Association (EAA) Young Eagles program. The breakfast is free to pilots […]
SkyView to support VP-X
Dynon Avionics will add integrated support for the Vertical Power VP-X Pro and VP-X Sport electronic circuit breaker systems within the SkyView Glass Panel displays. The VP-X system will enable pilots to monitor and control their entire electrical system using a SkyView display. The VP-X pilot display appears as a window along with the SkyView […]
Avidyne gets FAA nod for autopilot
Avidyne Corp. has received Technical Standard Order (TSO) and Supplemental Type Certification (STC) of the DFC100 Digital Flight Control System. The STC grants approval for the installation of the DFC100 in Cirrus SR20 and SR22 aircraft. The DFC100 autopilot, designed for use with Avidyne’s Entegra Release 9 Integrated Flight Deck System, includes safety enhancements such […]
Expansion underway at Summit Aviation
Construction is well underway on Summit Aviation’s new 78,000-square-foot expansion in Middleton, Del. Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, broke ground for the new development on June 9, 2010, on its 550-acre site. In January, the Delaware State Fire Marshall certified Summit’s improved fire suppression system in the existing hangars that currently house all the […]
EPIC Aviation and BP finalize sale
The sale of BP Products North America Inc.’s interest in EPIC Aviation to Downstream Aviation has been finalized. BP and Downstream have entered into an agreement that will allow EPIC to continue to operate under the Air BP brand for service to the general aviation sector in the United States and Canada. EPIC, operating as […]
Phillips 66 Aviation promotes key staff to support expanding dealer network
Phillips 66 Aviation has promoted key team members — Greg Still, Rick Duste, and Rosemary Leone — to support the continuing growth of what is the nation’s largest network of brandedFBOs, now numbering 779. R. G. (Greg) Still has been promoted to Manager, Wholesale Sales Mid-Continent, Global Marketing for ConocoPhillips. The former Director of Branded […]
Paragon hires Jefvert
Paragon Aviation Group has hired Scott Jefvert as director of sales. Jefvert joins Houston-based Paragon Aviation Group after more than 10 years at Galvin Flying Services in Seattle. After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing from Washington State University, Jefvert worked at Galvin in a line service sales role for the duration of […]
McCreery Aviation joins Avfuel network
McCreery Aviation Co. at McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) in South Texas has joined the Avfuel network. McCreery Aviation offers a variety of general aviation services including maintenance, aircraft sales, parts, avionics and charter. A flight academy and a high-tech facility round out the full-service FBO’s offerings, according to company executives. “Avfuel has long admired […]