Just launched is ShareZen, an online application that makes it easy for people to manage shared assets such as planes by offering them a simple system for scheduling use, tracking shared expenses, keeping up on maintenance and fostering owner communication. The application is geared toward shared ownership of planes, boats and vacation homes – three […]
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PPG introduces GA windshield coating kit
Operators of general aviation aircraft can now temporarily restore windshield rain repellency in the field with the Surface Seal Quick Application Hydrophobic Coating kit by PPG Aerospace. The kit can be used by GA pilots who are not in a maintenance service location and do not have immediate access to Surface Seal coating application by […]
King Schools releases new RNAV course
King Schools has released a “RNAV-1 and -2” online pilot course. “This course provides all the general information required by AC 90-100A for pilot training and authorization for commercial operators, and is valuable to anyone planning to fly RNAV routes in the United States,” said John King, Co-Chairman of King Schools. “Delivering these courses over […]
Ross Aviation adds to its FBO network
Ross Aviation has acquired the assets of the FBO formerly operated by Ronson Aviation, Inc. at Trenton Mercer Airport in West Trenton, New Jersey. For the time being, the FBO will continue to operate as Ronson Aviation. This acquisition extends the Ross Aviation family of FBOs into the Northeast and broadens the company’s reach to […]
Duncan Aviation launches ‘chrome-free’ paint process
Duncan Aviation has launched a new green initiative with the introduction of its “chrome-free” paint process, which will be phased in at its Lincoln, Neb., and Battle Creek, Mich., paint facilities during fourth quarter this year. Duncan Aviation partnered with Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings and Pantheon Enterprises to develop a new chrome-free paint process. Duncan Aviation […]
GlobalAir.com adds business directory
The Airport Resource Center, hosted by GlobalAir.com, now includes a tab for pilots and flight departments to find all companies on a particular airfield with one click of a mouse. The feature is powered by the GlobalAir.com aviation directory, which includes links and descriptions to thousands of services and companies. “Once again, we listened to […]
IMC Clubs launches Safebook
IMC Clubs is launching a new social media offering for IFR-rated pilots, SAFEBOOK, which allows pilots to connect with other pilots willing to be safety pilots for them. IMC Clubs President Radek Wyrzykowski commented, “Connecting IFR pilots to people and resources that can make them safer in actual conditions have been a primary goal of […]
J.A. Air Center to give away iPad during NBAA
FBO J.A. Air Center at the Aurora Municipal Airport (AAR) in the Chicago area will give away an Apple iPad during this week’s National Business Aviation Association convention in Atlanta. Registration will take place at the J.A. Air Center booth No. 2927 Tuesday, Oct. 19, through Thursday Oct. 21, during open exhibit hours. For more […]
Hawker Beechcraft to host Maintenance & Operation seminars at NBAA
Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) will host five Maintenance and Operation (M&O) seminars during the 63rd National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Annual Meeting & Convention in Atlanta, Oct. 19-21. As the company’s largest M&O offering in its history at the show, each session will be dedicated to a different platform, including the King Air […]