OSHKOSH — Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) has received FAA certification on the first Full Authority Digital Electronic Controlled (FADEC) turbocharged engine — the TSIOF-550. The TSIOF550 joins the IOF240 and IOF550 in TCM’s growing line of certified, production FADEC engines. “We developed and certified the Turbo FADEC 550 in response to requests from airframe manufacturers […]
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Customs office opens at Signature’s Newark location
Signature Flight Support Newark now houses an on-site U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) office at its FBO facility at Newark-Liberty International Airport (EWR). The CBP also offers the US Visit program to assist with admissibility clearance when entering the United States. For more information: www.signatureflight.com.
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Midsummer shutdown for Iowa City Airport worries business owners
Business owners at Iowa City Airport (IOW) in Iowa are bracing to lose a month’s worth of business because of a runway reconstruction project. The work is slated to begin Aug. 3 and is expected to last until September. The airport has two runways: 7/25, measuring 5,004 by 100 feet; and 12/30, which measures 3,900 […]
Former uranium processing site could be Tennessee’s newest GA airport
Officials in Knoxville, Tenn., have taken the first step towards recycling an industrial site that used to process uranium into a general aviation airport. The industrial area was closed down decades ago, according to Lawrence Young, president of the Community Reuse Organization of East Tennessee (CROET), an organization that oversees the redevelopment of industrial sites. […]
TCM flies turbocharged SR22 to Oshkosh on unleaded avgas
OSHKOSH — Teledyne Continental Motors, Inc. (TCM) flew its factory turbocharged SR22 to Oshkosh fueled on UL94 unleaded aviation fuel. With the ASTM actively working on the certification of UL94, TCM has shifted from testing the fuel to preparing its engines for its eventual introduction, according to company officials. The unleaded avgas fueled flight to […]
OSH: Furio RG debuts
OSHKOSH — New Zealand-based FalComposite is showing off their Furio RG at this years AirVenture. The two-seat homebuilt boasts a 175-kt cruise speed behind an IO-390. Here at the show they are offering the kit at $102,352, regularly $107,739.67.
Accident brings new understanding to family insurance business
Busy week
During the week of AirVenture, July 27-Aug. 2, Travers and Associates officials estimate they will provide more than 1,500 aviation insurance quotes and respond to numerous on-site aviation insurance claims while exhibiting at the show.
Legendary pilots to help Goodyear celebrate its 100th anniversary
Two legendary pilots – Bill Brennand and Michael Goulian – will be on hand at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh in the Goodyear Aviation exhibit to help the company celebrate its 100th anniversary. A free autograph session will take place at Booth B2131, Wednesday, July 29, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. In 2009, Goodyear is […]