AeroTwin Motors reports that it has sold production assets and licensed improvements to establish AeroTwin sport aircraft engine production in New Zealand. Aeromotors Ltd., a New Zealand company, organized by former AeroTwin engine consultant and inventor W.L. White, plans to produce AeroTwin engines and develop new engines. White has arranged a combination of government and […]
Hawker Beechcraft launches synthetic vision upgrade program
Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) has inked an exclusive agreement with Rockwell Collins to provide Synthetic Vision upgrades for all Pro Line 21-equipped Hawker and Beechcraft platforms. The upgrade package offers safety and capability improvements by adding Synthetic Vision to existing Pro Line 21 displays, company officials said, noting first customer installations will occur […]
Becker receives TSO for transceiver
Becker Avionics has received TSO certification of its new compact 2¼-inch, AR6201 VHF-AM Transceiver, with 8.33 kHz channel spacing and integrated voice activated (VOX) intercom system. The intercom feature allows up to two passengers with a standard or dynamic mic. The AR6201 continues the legacy of its predecessor, the AR4201 VHF-AM transceiver, said company officials, […]
Baer Air joins Avfuel network
The Avfuel-branded network of FBOs has expanded with the addition of Baer Air FBO Services, operating at Florida’s Melbourne International Airport (MLB). A division of Baer Air, Inc., an FAA-certified charter service, Baer Air FBO will now offer Avfuel products and solutions in addition to the range of services already provided. Baer Air received approval […]
FlightSafety promotes Robayo
FlightSafety International has promoted Danny Robayo to assistant manager of its Learning Center in Teterboro, New Jersey. He joined FlightSafety at the Teterboro Learning Center in 1991 and has held a number of positions of increasing responsibility since then, including pilot and maintenance training instructor for the Dassault Falcon 10, Falcon 50 and Falcon 50EX […]
StandardAero expands mobile services network
StandardAero has further expanded its network of Mobile Service Teams (MST) throughout North America, bringing the total number to 11, with a total of 12 planned by year end. “More Mobile Service personnel throughout the continental United States creates a larger support network umbrella for our customers,” said Joe Brady, Director, Mobile Service Team, StandardAero […]
‘Sheriff One’ takes off
“Sheriff One” has begun flying missions for the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department in California. “Sheriff One” is the call sign used by the new Flight Design CTLE operated by the sheriff’s department. Captain David Williams is the spark plug behind the county’s acquisition of the Flight Design Light-Sport Aircraft to be used for law enforcement […]
Reno Air Races to continue in 2012
A Reno television station is reporting that the Reno Air Races will continue in 2012. They quote CEO Mike Houghton as saying it is his objective to have a full event next year. He says there is some work left to be done to make sure they can get the necessary permits to have the […]
Number of GA fatal accidents down in 2010
The number of general aviation fatalities fell in 2010 to 450, down from 478 in 2009, according to recently released figures from the National Transportation Safety Board. Overall transportation fatalities decreased to 34,925 in 2010 from 35,994 in 2009. A majority of those deaths were on U.S. roads (32,885).