On March 29, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published a final rule that indefinitely stays its original proposed rule mandating replacement of 121.5 MHz emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) with 406 MHz ELTs. The FCC will request further comment on the future of 121.5 MHz ELTs in a separate notice.
Embry-Riddle and Boeing create intern program
The Boeing Co. will offer internships each summer for business students who participate in a new Business Eagles Program created by Embry-Riddle’s College of Business. “Hiring a college student for three months is just a long interview,” said Mark Lyden, a lead recruiter for Boeing and an Embry-Riddle graduate. “We can evaluate them on the […]
Supporting the Franklins
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty and Hartzell Engine Technologies have teamed up to support Kyle and Amanda Franklin, a husband-and-wife airshow team who were injured last month during a show. Through June 30, a donation of $1 will be made to the Kyle and Amanda Fund for every Hartzell Engine Technologies oil filter that is purchased […]
Grand opening set for FBO
US Aviation Services will host ceremonies marking its Grand Opening at Denton Airport (DTO) in Texas on April 15-16. The event will begin on Friday at 3 p.m. with speeches from CEO Mike Sykes, Mayor Mark Burroughs, Diane Helms from State Senator Estes’ office, and Airport Manager Quinton Hix. Immediately following will be a ribbon […]
FIKI approved for Bonanza G36
CAV Aerospace, Inc. has received amended Supplemental Type Certification (STC) approval from the FAA to install the TKS Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) protection system in Bonanza G36 aircraft. The company is scheduling installation of the proprietary TKS system in Bonanza G36s for a base price of $47,500. “We’ve been working towards obtaining FIKI approval […]
Seawind testing continues
It’s been a long road for the Seawind amphibian, but company officials say the project is alive and well and progressing through certification with two important milestones now behind them. The amphibian completed flutter testing on March 24. With the successful completion of the flutter testing and a number of other developmental test flights, the […]
Polls show support for full FAA funding
Recent polling conducted on behalf of the Aerospace Industries Association shows considerable public support for fully funding the FAA and the Next Generation Air Transportation System. “It’s critical that Congress fund the FAA by passing a fiscal year 2011 appropriations bill,” said AIA President and CEO Marion C. Blakey. “More continuing resolutions will further erode […]
Financing becoming more available
During a recent corporate jet finance conference, officials at Hawker Beechcraft Corp. said they have seen the overall cost of aircraft financing decrease throughout the past 24 months compared to prices seen during the economic downturn, with buyers seeing greater access to aviation financing. The company says these trends have been aided by a number […]
Soloy delivers 85th conversion
Soloy Aviation Solutions has delivered its 85th Cessna 206/207 Mark I turbine conversion to JAARS, the non-profit organization that provides technical support services such as aviation, information technology, and local language media to advance Bible translation and language community development worldwide. The newly converted Cessna 207 will be deployed in Cameroon, a coastal country in […]