Researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University are looking for partners to join them in the Green Flight Challenge, a contest to produce and fly an aircraft that can average at least 100 mph, reach 4,000 feet, and achieve more than 200 passenger miles per gallon. Embry-Riddle is one of 18 competitors selected to take part in […]
Fly into Newark?
A customized online training tool that provides pilots flying into and out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) free access to safety information about the airport, including its location, layout, operations, regulations, and safety and security procedures has been launched by he National Air Transportation Association’s (NATA) Safety 1st program together with the Port Authority […]
Jepp Approach Chart readers debut
SOLIDFX, LLC, makers of the only digital readers for Jeppesen terminal charts, has introduced the FX8 and FX8-3G, the newest additions to the FX Series of Aviation Information Managers. Using the SOLIDFX FXVIEW application, the FX8 and FX8-3G are designed to be a chart reader, notepad, cockpit organizer, electronic briefcase and library, according to company […]
Online pilot store launches
2H Innovations, developer of the ArmBoard system for pilots, has launched an online pilot store, RedPropPilotStore.com, that offers a 12-month guarantee on all merchandise, backed by the store itself. “We’ll fix or replace anything defective, and we’ll assume the battle,” promises President Hussein Aboul-Ezz. “We know our customers are busy, and we know the manufacturers […]
Delta Connection Academy names Woessner Senior VP
Delta Connection Academy (DCA) has named Paul Woessner, Jr. senior vice president. Prior to joining the DCA team, Woessner was with Boeing Training & Flight Services, where he spent four years as a director of flight resources and Multi-Crew Pilot License (MPL). His background also includes serving as the North America director of fleet sales […]
FlightWorks opens office at PDK
FlightWorks, Inc. recently opened a sales office at Peachtree-DeKalb Airport (PDK) in Atlanta. Jeff Wright, FlightWorks’ newest regional sales director, will head the new office, located at Signature Flight Support’s PDK location. Wright has more than 17 years of sales and management experience. Prior to joining FlightWorks, he was southeastern territory sales manager at MedAire, […]
Caught on camera: EAA’s Ford Tri-Motor
The EAA site features a new photo gallery starring the organization’s Ford Tri-Motor. It features not only photos of the plane as it is today, but vintage photographs. Check it out here.
NTSB to study glass cockpits in GA aircraft
The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a public board meeting March 9 to consider a study on what effect the introduction of glass cockpits into small light general aviation airplanes is having on the safety record of those aircraft. In 2000, almost all new single engine light airplanes were manufactured with conventional analog flight […]
NATA partners with Ohio bizav association
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has partnered with the Ohio Regional Business Aviation Association (ORBAA) to provide each organization’s members more leverage in tackling state and federal issues, NATA officials say. “NATA looks forward to a collaborative effort with ORBAA and its members as we address issues facing the general aviation community, whether it […]