The National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA) is moving its headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Dallas, Texas, effective Sept. 1. After a longtime presence in the nation’s capital, the association of aircraft brokers, dealers and aviation service providers will operate its offices from the new location in a Dallas suburb. The new mailing address is: P.O. […]
Allianz launches online claims
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has launched Aviation Online Claims, which provides customers 24/7/365, secured, online access to claims information. “This takes customer service to a whole new level,” said Harold Clark, Global Aviation Head, Americas. “With Aviation Online Claims, risk managers and brokers have immediate access to the information they need to efficiently […]
LogTen Pro updated
Coradine Aviation Systems has unveiled an update to its software for pilots using Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch: LogTen Pro for the iPhone. This is the third update for Coradine’s iPhone Logbook software and offers many new features, according to company officials. “We’ve had fantastic feedback on the current LogTen Mobile Application, including some great […]
Iron Man helmet premieres
Lincoln Electric has launched its new limited edition Iron Man VIKING auto-darkening welding helmet. This solar-powered helmet joins the 700G Series and features authorized graphics inspired by the box office hit “Iron Man 2” and comic books by Marvel. In addition to the Iron Man character graphics and signature gold and red colors, the solar-powered […]
Amnesty for antidepressants ends Sept. 30
The period of amnesty for pilots who failed to disclose antidepressant use on past airmen medical applications is nearing its end, according to a report at AOPA.org. In April, the FAA began considering individuals for special issuance medical certification who are being treated for depression with one of four antidepressant medications. The agency gave pilots […]
Unleaded fuel passes Embry-Riddle tests
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has completed the first long-distance flight of an airplane powered by a lead-free, renewable fuel. Embry-Riddle is testing an environmentally friendly aviation fuel produced by Swift Enterprises in a bid to end its reliance on leaded aviation gas and to help pave the way for others in the general aviation community, university […]
What is the value of business aviation?
NEXA Advisors, LLC is soliciting participation in a new study examining the value of business aviation to small- to medium-sized companies. The study will analyze the impact of aircraft on enterprise value performance, including the underlying drivers of shareholder value creation (revenue growth, profit growth, asset efficiency, customer satisfaction, etc.). In support of the study, […]
Airports win environmental awards
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Portland International Airport, Southwest Florida International Airport and Buffalo Niagara International Airport have been selected as winners of Airports Council International–North America’s (ACI-NA) 2010 Environmental Achievement Awards. “Airports are actively leading a ‘green revolution’ in aviation by implementing many inventive programs that reduce the environmental effects of their operations,” said Greg Principato, […]
Viral video shows wing failure, chute deployment during air show
A video that’s gone viral on YouTube shows a wing collapsing on a RANS S-9 Chaos during an air show performance in Argentina Sunday, Aug. 15. Seconds after the wing breaks away, pilot Dino Moline was able to successfully deploy the airplane’s Ballistic Recovery Systems (BRS) parachute, and the aircraft floated safely to the ground […]