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 […]
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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 […]
Helicopter safety symposium slated
The International Helicopter Safety Symposium (IHSS) will take place Sept. 26-29 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The symposium is being organized in cooperation with the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCAA), the FAA, NASA, France’s BEA (Bureau d’Enquêtes et d’Analyses pour la Sécurité de l’Aviation […]
Miller Electric and Weldcraft to exhibit welding innovations at Oshkosh
If you are looking for new welding solutions, visit the Miller Road Show at EAA AirVenture, July 25-31. The Miller Road Show semi trailer carries Miller Electric Manufacturing Co.’s and Weldcraft’s most popular welding and cutting products to give live demos around the country. Of special interest to the sport aviation industry are: – The […]
New FBO opens at Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport
FalconTrust Air, a 22,000-square-foot FBO, opened June 16 at Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport in South Florida. Designed to appeal to the jet set, the FBO includes a fitness center with sauna, VIP suites with regulation-sized pool tables, a personal movie theater, gourmet catering, a lounge and private rooms for pilots to relax in. For more information: […]
Analyze this: New balancer unit creates better maintenance solutions
The New ACES Model 2020HR Turbo ProBalancer Analyzer and the 2015 ProBalancer offer a choice of user-friendly features. The 2015 ProBalancer combines the economy of an entry-level balancer with spectrum analysis capabilities not typically available in an entry-level instrument. The New 2020HR Turbo ProBalancer Analyzer, with its two-channel simultaneous inputs makes performing twin engine propeller […]
NORDAM to move it European HQ to Toulouse, France
The NORDAM Group will move its European headquarters from the Netherlands to Toulouse, France, considered the aerospace center of Europe, the company announced during the Paris Air Show. The move will bring NORDAM closer to its European original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers, said Ken Lackey, CEO and president of the Tulsa, Okla.-based company. Alain Poupin, […]