European aviation companies PremiAir, FR Aviation and Beechcraft Berlin are the newest additions to the network of Raisbeck Authorized King Air Dealers. Raisbeck reported that the European market contributed to nearly 60% of first quarter sales, and the recent new dealer appointments were made to strengthen Raisbeck’s European presence, Raisbeck officials said. For more information: […]
ICG extends telephone and WiFi
International Communications Group (ICG) is extending on-board global telephone and Wi-Fi communication capabilities to any size aircraft, including small, owner-flown single engine models, by introducing its single channel ICG NxtLink Series CIS-100 transceiver. The standalone device permits connections of conventional telephone devices or legacy Private Automated Branch Exchange (PABX) systems via standard two-wire “Tip and […]
Top Prop for Piper Matrix, Mirage
The latest addition to Hartzell Propeller’s Top Prop line-up is its second generation, advanced composite propeller now STC’d and available for Piper PA46 Matrix and Mirage piston-engine aircraft. The three-blade propellers offer weight savings, through a combination of carbon fiber and Kevlar blades and its new lightweight aluminum hub. This combination saves nearly 11 pounds […]
LED Maplights at Aircraft Spruce
LED Maplights for experimental and homebuilt aircraft are now available at Aircraft Spruce. The body of the maplight is constructed of aircraft grade 6061 T6 aluminum and black anodize treated for protection from corrosion. The LED bulbs and internal components are engineered to withstand 150% of their rated voltage without damage. The average bulb life […]
NEXRAD upgrade for better weather
Baron Services, in partnership with L-3 Enterprise IT Solutions (EITS), has installed the first of the U.S. National Weather Services’ (NWS) 171 NEXRAD upgrades in Norman, Okla. The prototype will serve as a test bed for hardware and software trials until May 2010. The EITS/Baron team was awarded the five-year NEXRAD contract in October 2007, […]
AMT Model Code of Conduct released
The Aviation Maintenance Technicians Model Code of Conduct was recently released. The Code of Conduct is designed to advance professionalism among aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs), and has benefited from extensive input and review by the aviation maintenance community, according to officials. “We will incorporate the Aviation Maintenance Technicians Model Code of Conduct into the FAASTeam’s […]
Another step towards new airport in Tennessee
The Cleveland City Council in Tennessee has voted to authorize the mayor to request permission to zone land in Bradley County for a new airport. But some residents are hoping plans for the new Cleveland Airport will crash and burn, according to a report that notes: “Council members say a new airport will help industry […]
MGL Avionics Velocity Singles debut
MGL Avionics has launched its new round-face 3-1/8-inch Velocity Singles. Using a custom-made high resolution graphics display, these instruments provide excellent daylight readability, even in direct sunlight, according to company officials. They all have built-in backlighting, which helps make them easy to read at night. Each instrument includes a rotary control plus two independent keys […]
Flight instruction on Twitter
The Finer Points of Flying has brought flight instruction to Twitter. Founded to innovate the way practical flight training skills are delivered, The Finer Points of Flying now adds to its suite of online educational media by publishing a microblog through Twitter that covers the finer points of flight training. Hosted by flight instructor and […]