March 29, 2011 – Bye Energy has signed a preliminary strategic partner agreement with Garmin to collaborate on system optimization and display for the new electric Cessna 172 program. Energy systems displays, including battery unit “state-of-charge” and range displays similar to advanced electric ground vehicles, are in consideration for the electric Cessna 172. Gary Kelley, […]
DoD, DoT want on the field to protect GPS
In a strongly worded letter to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski [download PDF], Deputy Secretary of Transportation John D. Parcari and Deputy Secretary of Defense William J. Lynn III call into question nearly all aspects of the FCCs dealing with LightSquared, a company wanting to construct 40,000 ground-based communication towers that will occupy a […]
Happy 60th FlightSafety
LA GUARDIA AIRPORT, New York – FlightSafety International marked the 60th anniversary of its founding on Tuesday, March 29. “Today we commemorate and celebrate FlightSafety’s 60th anniversary. All of us are most grateful to Al Ueltschi for founding this outstanding company, his vision and leadership. We thank him sincerely,” said Bruce Whitman, President & CEO. […]
House approves FAA funding extension
Washington, DC – The House of Representatives today approved a short-term Federal Aviation Administration extension that will continue to fund aviation programs and allow Congress to continue moving forward with a long-term, fiscally responsible FAA bill. H.R. 1079, the “Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011,” was approved by voice vote. The bill extends FAA […]
AIN: Diamond suspends D-Jet program
Aviation International News (AIN) is reporting that Diamond has suspended its D-Jet program and laid off 213 employees. Read more at from AIN.
Rocky Mountain LSA Expo set for May 14
The Colorado Pilots Association will host the Rocky Mountain LSA Expo on May 14 at Front Range Airport (KFTG) in Watkins, Colorado (just outside of Denver). Organizers acknowledge current economic challenges by pricing vendor spaces as low as $25.
Dynon Avionics radio auction
Woodinville, WA – As part of their entry into aviation communications, Dynon Avionics is offering a limited edition hand-held radio. 100 compact aviation band transceivers were created as part of their plans to eventually supplement the versatile SkyView Glass Panel System with a panel mounted radio. As part of that program they have created the […]
SUN ‘n FUN Today available online this week
Can’t make it to SUN ‘n FUN this year? We have you covered with the digital edition of SUN ‘n FUN Today. Click here and enjoy. The Tuesday and Wednesday edition are posted for your enjoyment.
Hawker Beechcraft earns FAA Diamond Awards
LAKELAND, Fla. – The Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) factory-owned service centers have received the Diamond Award from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Maintenance Technician Program. All eight Hawker Beechcraft Services (HBS) maintenance centers in the U.S., including Little Rock, Ark.; Tampa, Fla.; Atlanta, Ga.; Indianapolis, Ind.; Wichita, Kan.; Houston, Texas; San Antonio, Texas; […]