Although a bankruptcy court approved the sale of Eclipse Aviation to EclipseJet International on January 20, the financing to complete the sale has yet to be finalized, reported the Aviation International News on-line newsletter on Feb. 19. The Eclipse Aviation board of directors voted to furlough most of the remaining 800 employees “to make the […]
Last Dealer-Sold Bonanza goes to Cutter Aviation
Marking the end of a 63-year relationship as a leading Beechcraft dealer, Cutter Aviation at Phoenix accepted delivery of the last dealer-sold Beechcraft G36 Bonanza from the Hawker Beechcraft Company on Feb. 3. The delivery heralded the end of the Hawker Beechcraft dealer network era, which was dissolved in January when Hawker Beechcraft decided to […]
Tony Bingelis Scholarship applications open
“The Tony Bingelis Scholarship Fund, formerly The Texas Fly-In, has opened is 2009 scholarship application cycle, the organization said on Feb. 18. Application deadline is June 1. “The excitement and magic of aviation is no longer enough to produce the next generation of aviators,” said Stan Shannon of Fredericksburg, Texas, of the scholarship fund. “We […]
Maintenance seminar for owners set
SunState Aviation Flight School at Florida’s Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) has recently introduced a two-day Aircraft Maintenance Course for aircraft owners and pilots. The course is taught by Jack Mears, a licensed pilot and A&P mechanic who holds an Inspector Authorization (IA). “This course is designed for pilots and aircraft owners wanting to know more […]
Aeronautical wireless voip handset debuts
Thrane & Thrane recently unveiled its VoIP handset. The flexible, specially adapted handset has been designed to enable users to take advantage of a variety of voice services offered by Thrane & Thrane SwiftBroadband products while in the air. Features include cell phone-like user interface; control and status of terminal hardware; seamless integration of phonebook; […]
AOG Aviation Spares introduces starter generator overhaul services
AOG Aviation Spares reports newly introduced aircraft starter generator overhaul services. AOG now offers a 1,500-hour/12-month warranty on Goodrich aircraft starter generators. For more information: AOGRepairs.com
Welder to go
Hobart Welding Products introduces a Portable CO2 Cylinder Kit compatible with many popular MIG welders. It also comes bundled with Hobart’s Handler 140. The kit’s 20-oz. paintball cylinder takes the place of a traditional 15-lbs., 20-cu. ft. gas cylinder. A full CO2 cylinder will deliver roughly 40 minutes of continuous arc time on mild steel, […]
Midwest LSA Expo slated for October
The inaugural Midwest LSA Expo is scheduled for Oct. 1- 3 at Mt. Vernon Outland Airport (MVN) in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. The airport boasts a 6,500-foot main runway, five precision approaches including an ILS, 9.25 acres of concrete ramp space, Class “E” airspace, and ARFF Index A safety. Event organizers have placed all exhibitor spaces […]
Sandel Avionics and S-TEC pair flight displays and autopilots
Sandel Avionics and S-TEC recently completed the successful testing of Sandel’s SA4550 Primary Attitude Display with S-TEC’s System 55, 55X, 60-2 and 65 autopilots. S-TEC will list the SA4550 as an approved flight director for use with these autopilots. “This opens the door for numerous aircraft owners, especially in the turboprop market, who would like […]