Original artwork entries in the 18th annual CAE Horizons of Flight Aviation Art Exhibition and Competition are on display through April 27 at the CAE SimuFlite Training Centre in Dallas, Texas. The juried competition was first held in 1993 and is one of only two non-military aviation art competitions and exhibitions in the United States, […]
SwiftBroadband Antenna System certified by FAA
Esterline CMC Electronics’ (CMC) SwiftBroadband compliant satellite communications (Satcom) intermediate gain antenna system, known as the CMA-2200SB, has obtained FAA and Transport Canada Technical Standard Order (TSO) approval. The CMA-2200SB is an electronically steerable, phased array antenna that provides hemispherical coverage. The antenna supports Inmarsat multi-channel SwiftBroadband and classic Aero-I satellite communications services. The CMA-2200SB […]
Aircraft maintenance conference in Des Moines
The 2012 Midwest Regional Aircraft Maintenance Symposium and Trade Show will be held Feb. 17- 18 at the Airport Holiday Inn in Des Moines. The two-day event provides a refresher on aviation maintenance topics and allows attendees to meet first hand with a wide range of aviation vendors. It is open to all IAs, A&Ps, […]
Garmin enters the medium lift helicopter market with G5000H
Garmin International Inc. has introduced the G5000H, an integrated flight deck specifically designed for twin turbine, medium lift helicopters. The G5000H features high resolution, wide aspect ratio primary flight displays (PFD) and multi-function displays (MFD). The system supports multiple display sizes and is scalable to support a large number of display and touchscreen controller configurations. […]
Planes, Trains & Automobiles at PCM
Saturday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the second annual Planes, Trains & Automobiles event will take place at the Plant City Airport (PCM) in Florida. It’s a chance to see real airplanes, remote control planes, model trains in operation and on exhibit, and classic and exotic car displays. Antique railroad maintenance equipment, […]
AOPA sees déjà vu with user fees
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association President Craig Fuller is expressing disappointment that as part of his $3.8 trillion fiscal year 2013 budget, the president has included a $100 per-flight fee to fund the Federal Aviation Administration’s air traffic control services. “Regrettably, the Obama Administration continues to pursue user fees for private aircraft despite the fact […]
Negotiations begin for California avgas settlement
AVweb is reporting that aviation interests and the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) have started negotiations that could lead to an out-of-court settlement regarding the use of leaded avgas in California. Read Glenn Pew’s report here.
INT wins $1.85 million grant for taxiway improvements
The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation recently awarded $1.85 million in Federal Block Grant funds to Smith Reynolds Airport (INT) in Winston-Salem for a taxiway improvement project. This project will replace the primary pavement leading to the current hangars in the corporate aviation area. The work will consist of grading, patching and […]
Sun ’n Fun unveils incentives for pilots flying to airshow
This year all pilots who fly into Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport (LAL) for the Sun ’n Fun International Fly-In and Expo qualify for a Fly-In Pilot Discount package. Discounts include $30 for a daily ticket if pre-ordered online. In addition, each “Fly-In Pilot” will receive a Sun ’n Fun 2012 Welcome Packet which includes the following: Bottle of […]