Ocean Air Aviation of North Bend, Ore., unveiled its 4,000-square-foot executive terminal complete with a passenger lounge, a fireplace, and a putting green last month. Ocean Air is the only full service FBO located directly on the ramp at the North Bend Municipal Airport. The FBO is a full-service aviation company with an air ambulance […]
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Sportsplanes.com becomes North American distributor for Ikarus C42
Sportsplanes.com has inked an agreement to market the German-made Ikarus C42 in North America through its Sport Aircraft Regional Centers. The C42 complies with the new Light Sport Aircraft criteria and can be flown by sport pilots and used for sport pilot training. It will be introduced at EAA AirVenture 2005. Already a popular design […]
Aircraft Belts, Inc. offers online reweb ordering
Aircraft Belts, Inc. recently unveiled online ordering capabilities for rewebbing of restraints. The new sales channel provides streamlined access to the company’s full line of reweb products. Key features include online ordering, dynamic build-to-order and a 10% discount. For more information: 800-847-5651.
Air BP launches misfueling awareness safety campaign
While misfueling accidents are relatively infrequent today, they still account for a troubling number of serious, reportable accidents each year. Other misfueling incidents go unreported due to pilots’ fears of negative regulatory or insurance consequences. To address the industry-wide misfueling issue, Air BP will launch a safety campaign at EAA AirVenture 2005 in Oshkosh. The […]
ARINC and Jeppesen join forces with new EFB system
ARINC Inc. and Jeppesen, Inc. have joined forces to integrate the “best of class” electronic flight bag (EFB) components from each company to produce a new electronic flight bag system. ARINC will provide the system’s airborne data communications and document-viewer technology, along with EFB integration and hardware support. Jeppesen will provide its industry-leading software, data […]
Change is in the air at Fantasy of Flight
Starting this summer, pilots can fulfill a flying fantasy. Special fly-in packages are now available at Fantasy of Flight in Florida for prearranged groups of 10 planes or more. Each group will be allowed to fly in and tie down on Fantasy of Flight’s ramp for the day to visit the attraction and have a […]
Hawaii’s Bradley Pacific joins the Air BP Dealer Network
Bradley Pacific Aviation has joined the Air BP Dealer Network. The youngest company in the Hawaiian FBO market, Bradley Pacific Aviation serves the business aviation community and most of the airlines that fly to and from the Islands. The newest Air BP Dealers in Hawaii are: Bradley Pacific Aviation, HNL, Honolulu International Airport; Bradley Pacific […]
Own a piece of Collier Trophy history
The National Aeronautic Association has released the first in its new series of commemorative medallions recognizing winners of the prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy. The first medallion, issued during NAA’s Centennial in 2005, commemorates “SpaceShipOne,” the first privately-funded space project. The medallions cost $21.95. Shipping is free, but supplies are limited. For more information: NAA.aero/html/Merchandise. Meanwhile, […]
L-3 TACAN System selected for Pilatus PC-9
L-3 Avionics Systems’ Tactical Airborne Navigation System (TACAN) has been selected by Pilatus Aircraft Ltd for its PC-9M Advanced Turbo Trainer. The TACAN equipped PC-9M will be utilized by the Bulgarian Air Force. With more than 260 aircraft sold, the PC-9 is established as an advanced pilot trainer. The aircraft features modern avionics, including a […]