The Time Before Replacement (TBR) for the Continental CD-135 engine on Redhawk training aircraft has been increased from 1,500 to 2,100 hours. Continental Motors was able to make this lifetime extension because of improvements, continuous testing, and field experience, company officials noted AirVenture 2016. “We are pleased that the reliability and safety record of the CD-135 will […]
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7-Eleven teams with Flirtey for first FAA-approved drone delivery to customer’s home
RENO, Nevada — 7-Eleven, the world’s largest convenience retailer, and Flirtey, an independent drone delivery service, have completed the first fully autonomous drone delivery to a customer’s residence to advance research toward integrating drones into the National Airspace System. The delivery was conducted in celebration of the convenience store chain’s 89th birthday. The goal of advancing […]
ForeFlight enhances Integrated Logbook
The newly released ForeFlight 8 includes a number of new enhancements to its integrated electronic pilot logbook, including Flight Sharing, Remote Signing, Progress Reports, and Logbook Connect. “With the introduction of Logbook Connect, we are cultivating an ecosystem of tools and services that give pilots more freedom to access and manage their logbook data,” said co-founder and CEO […]
Honeywell celebrates 50th anniversary of TPE331 engine
This year Honeywell marks the 50th anniversary of its TPE331 turboprop engine, which powers single-engine aircraft around the world. Designed from scratch for the military, the engine was developed for multiple applications across military and general aviation. Since the first commercial version of the engine received its type certification from the FAA in 1965, the series […]
Hartzell extends Top Prop warranty through first overhaul
In what company officials are calling an aviation industry first, Hartzell Propeller has extended the warranty on its Top Prop conversion propellers all the way through first overhaul. This is the longest warranty for propellers offered anywhere in the general aviation industry, according to company officials. “As a pilot and aircraft owner myself, I know […]
AIR awards inaugural scholarship
OSHKOSH — Aircraft insurance broker, Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR), revealed the winner of its inaugural “Get into the AIR” aviation scholarship at this year’s AirVenture. The competition was fierce, but the AIR scholarship committee ultimately decided on an aircraft dispatcher who stood out from the rest of the applications, Caitlin Lyons. Filled with lofty goals, Caitlin’s determination […]
Avidyne software upgrades accommodate ADS-B
OSHKOSH – At AirVenture, Avidyne Corporation revealed it is developing software releases that will add ADS-B compatibility for the Entegra Release 9 (R9) Integrated Flight Deck and also for the EX-Series Multi-function Displays (MFD). Release 9.4 adds support for Avidyne’s AXP322 remote-mount transponder for ADS-B Out, and compatibility with Avidyne’s SkyTrax100 receiver for ADS-B In. In addition, this […]
Picture of the day: WomenVenture 2016
Wednesday was Women’s Day at AirVenture. An annual tradition for more than nine years now is a gathering of women in the main plaza, now known as Boeing Centennial Plaza, for a group photo. This year’s photo was taken by Erin Brueggen. Now in its ninth successful year, WomenVenture activities were expanded this year to a […]
EAA avionics STC expanded to more models
OSHKOSH — The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) reported several updates to the FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) it pioneered for the Dynon EFIS-D10A, an STC that was originally announced at SUN ‘n FUN at Lakeland, Florida, in April. The Accessible Safety STC, which is now available to EAA members for $100 each, has been expanded. In addition to […]