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 […]
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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 […]
US Customs & Border Protection opens office in Fargo Jet Center
The United States Customs & Border Protection has opened a satellite office in the Fargo Jet Center passenger terminal located in the north general aviation area of Hector International Airport (KFAR), in Fargo, N.D. This satellite customs office will allow aircraft to clear customs and gain aviation services at one facility. KFAR, a designated United […]
Thommen Instrumentation chosen for bizjet RVSM solutions
The Revue Thommen AG AD32 Electronic RVSM Display and AC32 Air Data Computer have been chosen by ARINC DirectSM of Colorado Springs, Colo., in its partnership with AeroMech, Inc. of Everett, Wash., for several business jet aircraft RVSM solutions. The team recently received RVSM Group Certification approval for its systems for the Cessna Citation 650, […]
Executive Jet Management expands nationwide charter fleet
Executive Jet Management (EJM) added two new aircraft to its charter fleet in April and May. EJM now manages 101 aircraft in more than 60 locations throughout the country to meet the growing demand for retail charter and to support the NetJets Fractional Aircraft Ownership Program. A Citation X is now based at DuPage Airport […]