Mid-Continent Instruments has added the MD50 Static Inverter to its list of lighter, more reliable aircraft instruments. Weighing just 3.1 lbs, the MD50 is smaller than traditional inverters, but with the same connector and footprint of legacy designs, according to company officials. The MD50 supplies power for various cabin accessories such as laptops, cell phones, […]
How APIS affects trans-border flights: one man’s experience
In case you have not been subject to the new Homeland Security regulations that will affect flights across US borders, beware, writes Bill Allen, who also tells General Aviation News that he has “found a possible ear in Homeland Security in [email protected]. I would ask that you send him your comments if you agree with […]
Andrew Broom joins AOPA as communications VP
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has brought Andrew Broom aboard as the association’s new vice president of communications. Most recently, he was director of communications and public affairs for Hawker Beechcraft Corporation. “Andrew is a solid addition to an already-strong communications team at AOPA,” said Karen Gebhart, executive vice president of communications. “His broad […]
Virginia groups discuss promoting aviation
Representatives from airports across Virginia met March 28 at Richmond’s Virginia Aviation Museum to discuss promoting aviation in the current economic climate. The seminar, “Promoting Aviation in Challenging Times,” was held by the Virginia Department of Aviation. Topics included events planning, airport advocacy, DOAV’s Aviation Promotion Program and media resources. Bill Dunn, of the Aircraft […]
AERO 2009 shows aviation is strong
Reports from the AERO 2009 gathering at Friedrichshafen, Germany, provided encouraging signs that the aviation industry is coping well with the world’s current economic problems. While emphasizing “the fascination of flight and the thrill of discovering new aircraft,” the international aviation trade show gave the industry an important boost, with increases in the numbers for […]
Lunch breaks cancel flights – in New Zealand
If you think we have problems with air traffic control in the United States, be glad you don’t fly in New Zealand. Air New Zealand said April 6 that it will have to cancel 25 regional flights so tower staff at five small airports can comply with new labor rules, which require lunch breaks to […]
Aviation expert John Goglia to speak at K-State
Aviation expert John Goglia will discuss aviation safety issues in his ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture at Kansas State University at Salina. Goglia’s lecture will be at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, in the Conference Room at K-State at Salina’s College Center. The lecture is free and the public is welcome. Goglia, who is senior vice president […]
Avidyne, Jeppesen partner on CMax
Avidyne Corp. and Jeppesen have teamed to make Avidyne’s CMax Electronic Approach Chart software, including Jeppesen’s worldwide coverage of airport diagrams, standard on all new EX500 and EX5000 Multi-Function Displays (MFDs). Avidyne also will enable current EX500 and EX5000 (pictured) MFD customers to upgrade for a fraction of the previous cost for the CMax option, […]
TKS Ice Protection System approved for Corvalis 300/350
CAV Aerospace, Inc. has received an amended STC from the FAA to retrofit its TKS ice protection system on Corvalis 300 and 350 model aircraft. “We are very pleased our system is available to new Cessna Corvalis 400 TT buyers as a factory option, and now to all existing Corvalis owners,” said Kevin Hawley, president. […]