TrustedFuel.com, an online resource center for aviation fuel handlers, is now live, built with a range of information, technical data, specifications, training tools and links to additional industry guidance. Designed as a technical library for fuel handling that can be accessed online, TrustedFuel.com was developed by Phillips 66 Aviation for its branded dealers, the nation’s […]
DPA prepares for boost in traffic from NATO conference
DuPage Airport (DPA), a general aviation airport in the Chicago area, is preparing for the increased and diverted air traffic that will accompany the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) conference in Chicago May 19?21. “With our 24-hour FAA air control tower and on-site U.S. customs service, as well as our state-of-the-art security, DuPage Airport is […]
First customer-built Onex takes flight
The first customer-built Onex single-place, folding-wing, aerobatic sport aircraft has taken flight, Sonex Aircraft officials report. Bill Fisher of Jackson, Tennessee, flew his AeroVee powered, standard gear Onex, serial number ONX0018, for the first time on Thursday, May 10. Bill received the fourth Onex kit sold by Sonex Aircraft, shipped on Aug. 5, 2011. The […]
Hartzell introduces Top Prop for Skylane
Hartzell Propeller has received an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a 3-bladed propeller conversion kit for the Cessna 182S, 182T Skylane, T182T Skylane TC, up through models in current production. The conversion kit provides Cessna Skylanes with improved performance, appearance, and decreased noise signatures, company officials said. The new Hartzell Top Prop kit features […]
Florida general aviation conference coming up
The Florida Aviation Trades Association’s Annual Conference & Trade Show, slated for June 11-13, will feature industry leaders, including AOPA’s Craig Fuller, NBAA’s Ed Bolen, Simon Caldecott of Piper Aircraft, Adam Miller of HangarChat.com, Jeff Kohlman, Aviation Management Consulting Group, and others that want to share pertinent information about general aviation. The event begins with […]
Human Factors seminar slated
The North Texas Business Aviation Association (NTBAA) has partnered with Global Aerospace to present an “Operational Human Factors – Fatigue and Professionalism” seminar on June 7 in Dallas. This is the third year NTBAA has teamed with Global Aerospace to present a one-day SM4 safety seminar. This event will focus on the latest approach to […]
Dornier Seastar CD2 on world tour
Dornier Seaplane Co. recently landed its Seastar CD2 seaplane in Germany after a U.S. and Canadian demo tour. The tour encompassed more than 220 flight hours, 184 landings on land, and 154 water landings. The CD2 is currently undergoing a C-check at RUAG at Oberpfaffenhofen Airfield in Germany, before embarking on the second half of […]
PilotMall.com named exclusive distributor for SkyRadar ADS-B receiver
PilotMall.com has signed an exclusive distribution contract to sell Radenna’s latest SkyRadar weather receiver directly to the public. The weather receiver features ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) capabilities paired with a built-in WAAS enabled GPS. With this system, pilots can receive and display weather data constantly without purchasing a monthly subscription. PilotMall.com is accepting pre-orders immediately, […]
Eclipse inks deal to produce jet airframe
Eclipse Aerospace has signed an agreement with PZL Mielec, an affiliate of Sikorsky Aircraft and subsidiary of United Technologies Corp., to produce major components for the Eclipse 550 Jet. PZL Mielec will manufacture the fuselage, empennage, and wings for Eclipse Aerospace in Poland and ship the parts to Albuquerque, N.M., for final assembly. Eclipse Aerospace […]