Sporty’s has launched Sporty’s Insurance Center, in partnership with Global Aerospace and The Loomis Company, which will offer coverage for both aircraft owners and renters. Sporty’s Insurance Center will offer automated online quotes around the clock on a mobile-friendly website. In many cases, pilots can do more than just get quotes — they can purchase coverage on the […]
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Production begins on Commuter Craft Innovator
ATLANTA — Commuter Craft has successfully completed pre-production flight tests of Innovator ShipOne and plans to start production with six “AlphaShips” this fall. These first production aircraft will be customer built in the Commuter Craft Facility under the Experimental aircraft category. This will be followed by construction of eight “BetaShip” aircraft, leading to full general production […]
Avidyne teams with PilotSafety.org for training
OSHKOSH – Avidyne Corporation reported at AirVenture that it has teamed with Master Instructor Gary Reeves and PilotSafety.org to develop new training programs for Avidyne’s avionics product line, starting with the IFD440/540 FMS GPS systems. “Avidyne will be the first major avionics company to provide these superior training resources for pilots,” said Reeves. “Using our in-flight […]
Gulf Coast Avionics expanding at TPA
LAKELAND, Fla. — Gulf Coast Avionics has signed a lease with Sheltair to open a new avionics facility at the FBO’s newest location at Tampa International Airport (KTPA). “This is a very exciting opportunity for everyone at Gulf Coast Avionics’ Lakeland, Florida headquarters,” said Rick Garcia, president and CEO. “I started the company at Tampa […]
Jeppesen teams with Mooney
Jeppesen and Mooney International have teamed to provide Jeppesen NavData and digital charts as part of the purchase process of new Mooney aircraft. As part of Mooney’s “Pilot Perfect” customer service philosophy, delivery of new aircraft will now include pre-selected Jeppesen digital flight information on board and ready for use in flight. In addition to Jeppesen […]
SocialFlight adds chat forums
SocialFlight 5.1 has added community chat forums into SocialFlight.com and the SocialFlight Mobile App. Topics include “Aircraft Ownership, Operation & Maintenance,” “Pilot Training, Safety & Technique,” “Headsets, Cameras & Pilot Products,” as well as “Travel, Clubs, Rentals & Community.” General aviation companies including Jeppesen, Piper, Lightspeed, Bose, CamGuard, Aspen and FreeFlight will be participating as experts on the SocialFlight-moderated […]
Page Field gets $13.6 million grant
FORT MYERS, Florida – The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $13.6 million grant to Page Field (FMY), a general aviation airport operated by the Lee County Port Authority (LCPA). The grant was made under the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program, which awards funds to eligible airports for necessary planning and development projects. As the FAA-designated reliever airport for […]
Sun Flyer developer collaborates with Spartan College on training
Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. has entered into an additional collaboration with with Spartan Education Group, which operates Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology and Redstone College. Spartan will develop a course syllabus for airframe and powerplant (A&P) technicians to receive specialized training on the Sun Flyer. Along with Denver-based Redstone College, which recently joined the Spartan […]
TBR increases on RedHawk
The Time Before Replacement (TBR) for the Continental CD-135 engine on Redhawk training aircraft has been increased from 1,500 to 2,100 hours. Continental Motors was able to make this lifetime extension because of improvements, continuous testing, and field experience, company officials noted AirVenture 2016. “We are pleased that the reliability and safety record of the CD-135 will […]