AvTurf LLC has developed and patented an artificial turf system for airports, that can replace the natural turf groundcover at an airport to control erosion issues, reduce the debris-causing effects of jet blast, deter birds and animals, and stabilize runway/taxiway shoulders and infield islands. It also enhances visibility to pilots on approach, reduces maintenance needs […]
2.5 million flight hours…and counting
Since production began eight years ago, Centurion diesel aircraft engines have logged more than 2.5 million flight hours. “Approximately 1.5 million flight hours were logged by the Centurion 1.7,” said Jasper Wolffson, CEO of German-based Centurion Aircraft Engines. “Its market launch in 2002 was the catalyst for developing alternative propulsion systems for small aircraft and […]
Red Canoe’s Boeing collection takes off
Toronto-based Heritage Clothing Company Red Canoe expands into new territory with its 15-item Boeing Heritage Collection, produced in collaboration with The Boeing Company and The Boeing Store. The Boeing Heritage Collection creates vintage inspired products based on real heritage brands and their stories: from North American Aviation’s P-51 Mustang to the storied history of the […]
WACO training available
WACO Classic Aircraft Corp. now offers VFR Flight Review for WACO owners. Available exclusively through WACO Classic Aircraft, owners can now receive VFR Flight Review training from factory certified WACO pilots. The program includes a number of flights over several days, and covers a variety of situations. Pre- and post-flight ground instruction is also included. […]
FAA gives green light to ADS-B rollout
The FAA has given the green light for full-scale, nationwide deployment of the satellite-based surveillance system called Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) following its successful roll-out at four key sites. The commissioning of the system means that air traffic controllers are now able to use the new technology to separate aircraft in areas with ADS-B coverage. […]
‘FIFI’ completes flight testing in time for AIRSHO
The Commemorative Air Force’s Boeing B-29 Superfortress has returned to the skies just in time for the 2010 CAF AIRSHO Oct. 9-10 at Midland International Airport (MAF) in Texas. Following an extensive re-engine project, FIFI took her first flight Aug. 6, when she experienced a distributor malfunction in engine number two that resulted in pre-ignition, […]
Haunted hangar tours and more at Fantasy of Flight
While vintage planes like the B-17 and Grumman Duck typically take center stage at Fantasy of Flight in Polk City, Florida, it’s the long-lost pilots whose stories will be showcased in two events next month. For those interested in a “scary-lite” experience, daily Haunted Hangar Walking Tours offer Halloween fun for guests of all ages. […]
Summit Aviation earns AS9100 certification
Summit Aviation has received AS9100 Aerospace Quality Standard System Certification at its Somerset, Ky., facility. “This certification demonstrates our commitment to meet or exceed the increasingly stringent industry requirements as a world-class supplier,” said President Robert Fitzpatrick. “This certification will standardize our quality processes across many of our programs to ensure process and service safety, […]
Innotech Aviation names Central U.S. sales manager
Innotech Aviation has appointed Dave Barker as manager of its Central U.S. sales division, based in Dallas. Innotech’s services include business jet interior completions, refurbishments, MRO, engineering, avionics, STCs and paint applications. To date, it has performed over 100 Bombardier Global Express and Challenger aircraft and over 120 Hawker Beechcraft interior completions, as well as […]