FlightPrep has granted SkyVector a license to use its online flight planning technology, allowing pilots to overlay flight plans on top of Sectionals, TACs, WACs and Low Enroutes on SkyVector’s website. “We’re very excited to grant SkyVector a license to our online flight planning patent,” said FlightPrep co-founder Roger Stenbock. “We’ve worked very hard to […]
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F1RST SUPPORT Center goes live
BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO) has unveiled its F1RST SUPPORT global technical operations center powered by Dallas Airmotive. The center utilizes integrated satellite based tracking to deliver ultra-fast and efficient response to AOG aircraft, according to company officials. “We believe this is a game changer for the engine support industry,” stated BBA Aviation […]
Stratos jet delivery positions now available
Stratos Aircraft is now accepting deposits on delivery positions for its new Stratos 714 very light personal jet. Deposit money is escrowed in interest-bearing accounts and can be retrieved at any time, officials with the Bend, Ore-based company said. The company also is seeking investors and, though capital is tight, expects to have two flying […]
First flight test of PT6A-135A upgrade STC
Experimental flight testing of StandardAero’s planned PT6A-135A engine upgrade Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) was successfully conducted in September with a Cessna Caravan 208. The flight test occurred at Wipaire, Inc. in St. Paul, Minn. STC certification is expected in the first quarter of 2011 for Caravan 208 models and second quarter 2011 for Caravan 208B […]
Leak detection kit debuts
Spectronics Corp. has introduced the new ALK-365 Aviation Leak Detection Kit, which works with all petroleum- and synthetic-based lubricants and fluids. The kit includes the cordless and rechargeable OPTIMAX 365 UV LED leak detection flashlight. Engineered with state-of-the-art, ultra-hi-flux LED technology, the flashlight is four times brighter than other high-intensity UV lamps, company officials say. […]
Wicks offers workshops
Wicks Aircraft Supply is offering a pair of two-day workshops for homebuilders that focus on TIG welding and the Superflite aircraft covering process. The events are planned for individuals seeking initial contact or refreshing experience with required skills for aircraft construction. No prior experience is needed. The TIG fundamentals welding workshop will be held Jan. […]
Exclusive Aviation moves to STP
Exclusive Aviation has purchased an aircraft hangar at St. Paul Downtown Airport (STP) and added Dave Monacell to its sales staff. The 17,000-square-foot facility includes 1,700 square feet of office space, including a lobby, conference room and sales team offices. Monacell joins the sales team to expand and lead turbine and jet aircraft sales, acquisitions […]
Planes help surfer pursue his passion
By MARK TWOMBLY, For General Aviation News Any day that you can combine business with flying is a good day. And if the business you are flying in support of is surfing, surely that makes for an extra-good day, according to Jeff Berg, lifelong surfer, successful entrepreneur, and chief pilot of two Twin Commanders. One […]
‘Try before you buy’ at Zenith workshops
Zenith Aircraft Company offers prospective builders the chance to “try before they buy” at the company’s factory workshops. Participants get the opportunity to start assembling kit parts under the direction and guidance of factory professionals, and they “graduate” from the workshop upon completing construction of their own aircraft rudder tail section of one of Zenith […]