The nation’s two largest aviation insurance brokerage firms, AirSure Limited and Aero Insurance, have merged. The new company, owned by the Van Gilder Insurance Corp., will operate under the AirSure Limited name, with Bill Behan serving as managing director and Larry Mattiello as president. “Both companies bring a lot to this merger,” says Behan. “Not […]
Products
New screwdriver features “push-button” interchangeable bits that never get lost
Ready Products introduces the new Retract-A-Bit Self-Storing Screwdriver System, which features bits that can be changed with the push of a button. Because the bits are integral to the screwdriver, they can never be lost – making them ideal for many “around the hangar” uses. Simply select the desired bit, and slide its button into […]
STC awarded for Falcon and Citation models
Garrett/Piedmont Hawthorne/Associated has received an STC for installation of Rockwell Collins’ IDS-3000 Integrated Display Systems on Dassault Mystere-Falcon 200 and FJ44 Eagle II Citation 501 series aircraft. The Falcon 200 installation includes four 8-inch-by-10-inch active matrix liquid crystal displays – two primary flight displays and two multi-function displays – that replace the original flight instruments. […]
Weldcraft’s compact WP-20 TIG Torch increases durability and efficiency
Weldcraft introduces the WP-20 and WP-20P water-cooled TIG torches. Both torches feature compact and lightweight designs, which provide excellent welding performance on applications with limited access or tight joints. The WP-20 and WP-20P maintain a high level of welding performance for precision TIG applications, providing 250 and 225 amps. The efficient around-the-head cooling design reduces […]
Miller introduces new helmet design
Fans of auto-darkening welding helmets from Miller Electric Mfg. Co. will be revved up over the company’s newest design: The ’29 Roadster. Making its debut alongside Miller’s newest project vehicle, a ’29 Roadster pickup, the helmet design matches the hot rod’s paint job commemorating the year Miller Electric was founded. Perfect for professionals and hobbyists […]
New name for member of the Rolls-Royce family
The Allison Advanced Development Company (AADC) has changed its name to Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc. The new name better positions the organization as a Rolls-Royce company providing advanced technology and system solutions. The company, which develops advanced technology for power systems, including high temperature turbines and combustion systems, fans and compressors, exhaust systems and […]
Jeppesen launches NavSuite
Jeppesen has launched NavSuite, an integrated collection of Jeppesen’s leading applications. NavSuite is composed of JeppView electronic charts and various flight planning applications. NavSuite is another step in Jeppesen’s strategy to seamlessly integrate and package services for convenience and value. Part of that strategy includes pricing the suite for less than the sum of the […]
Water purified provides peace of mind for travelers
The SteriPEN delivers high-tech water sterilization in a package about the size of a fountain pen. The peace of mind comes from the application of a well-known sterilization technology — the use of ultraviolet light to kill all forms of viral and bacteria contamination in water — in a lightweight, battery-driven package. To use it, […]
Hammonds Air Service latest FBO to join Avfuel network
Hammonds Air Service has been added to the Avfuel dealer network. The Houma, La., FBO is the 35th to join the Avfuel network this year. For more information: 800-AVFUEL4.