As a result of Congress’ failure to pass an authorization extension, the FAA has been forced to issue stop work orders on contracts reportedly worth more than $7 billion, noted Marion Blakey, president and CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and the former FAA administrator. Reports from AIA member companies reflect contract employee layoffs […]
Archives for 2011
#OSH11: Redbird Skyport to open in November
Redbird Flight Simulations, with several industry partners, will open a research and development laboratory at the San Marcos Airport (HYI) in Texas. The new facility, designated Redbird Skyport, will open Nov. 8. Skyport is the culmination of the efforts of Redbird Flight Simulations and King Schools and is supported by GAMA, AOPA, Cessna, Avemco and […]
#OSH11: PC-Aero wins Lindbergh Prize
Today at the World Electric Aircraft Symposium at EAA’s AirVenture, Erik Lindbergh, founder of LEAP, named PC-Aero as the 2011 AirVenture winner of the Lindbergh Prize for Electric Aircraft. This year LEAP chose to focus on a different aspect of electric aircraft propulsion than past Lindbergh Prizes by awarding a Vision Award, officials said. The […]
#OSH11: Eclipse sales take off
Officials at Eclipse Aerospace say they’ve sold five Total Eclipse Twin-Engine Jet Aircraft during this week’s AirVenture. All five of these Total Eclipse Jets will be delivered to individual customers within 45 days. “Enthusiasm is really building for our Eclipse Jet. With the return of the 41,000 foot certified service ceiling, interest here at AirVenture […]
#OSH11: GA8 manufacturer to build in North America
GippsAero, the Australian company that manufactures the GA8 Airvan, plans to build an assembly plant in North America. Company officials said at Oshkosh that they plan to build more than 10 aircraft each year in the new plant. “Many of the high value components of our aircraft originate in the USA — engine, propeller, avionics […]
#OSH11: Beyerdynamic headset trade-in
At this week’s AirVenture, the German audio company beyerdynamic introduced its new Aviation Headset HS 800 Digital. The product launch is accompanied with a promotion with beyerdynamic’s authorized dealers: Customers can trade in their old headsets and receive a trade-in value up to $200. Any make or model headset qualifies, company officials said.
#OSH11: Jeppesen adds to VFR+GPS charts
Jeppesen now provides Class B airspace diagrams on the back side of selected VFR+GPS Enroute paper charts for coverage in North America. Pilots are now able to transition between Jeppesen’s enroute and terminal charts while in the cockpit by turning over the chart for 15 Class B airspace locations in the U.S. The new 1:250,000 […]
#OSH11: Aspen gets connected
Aspen Avionics introduced its patent-pending line of Connected Panel products this week at AirVenture, with officials saying the products “seamlessly integrate aviation application data from personal handheld devices with certified avionics installed in an aircraft’s panel.” Connected Panel includes hardware, software, and application components that provide two-way wireless communications between panel avionics and personal smart […]
OSH11: Lockwood tapped as Beringer service center
Lockwood Aviation and Beringer Wheels & Brakes have inked an agreement for Lockwood Aviation in Sebring, Florida, to become the first US service center for Beringer Wheels & Brakes in Tallard, France. Beringer officials said they chose Lockwood for its reputation for excellent customer service and its expertise in light aviation. Both routine service and […]