Just introduced by Snap-On is the 1/2” Drive Tethered Ratchet with Knurled Handle. The new ratchet comes with a knurled handle, a manufacturing process that produces diamond-pattern serrations to allow for a better grip as opposed to a smooth metal surface, company officials explain. The 1/2” Drive Tethered Ratchet with Knurled Handle features a pinned […]
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Latest edition of Aviation Maintenance Technician textbook released
The latest edition of the Aviation Maintenance Technician Series: General has just been released by ASA. The Aviation Maintenance Technician Series textbooks by Dale Crane were created to set the pace for maintenance technician training and serve as an essential resource to pass the FAA Knowledge Exam, according to ASA officials. The new fourth edition […]
Garmin introduces portable ADS-B receiver
Garmin has introduced the GDL 50, a portable device capable of receiving Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) traffic and weather, GPS, and aircraft attitude information for display on select portables and mobile devices. A remote-mount version of the GDL 50, the GDL 50R, is also available. Wireless and hardwired compatibility of the GDL 50/50R includes the […]
ASA updates IFR Kneeboard
ASA has updated its IFR Kneeboard. The durable brushed aluminum IFR Kneeboard helps pilots organize flight data, providing a strong surface for inflight note-taking, as well as quick access to important IFR information in the form of a permanent placard, ASA officials note. The new version has updated information to reflect modern cockpit needs, including […]
Aero Armor gets FAA nod
Skandia has received FAA Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) for its Aero Armor line of aircraft exterior erosion protection products. With FAA PMA approval in hand, customers purchasing Aero Armor products can be confident of original equipment quality manufacturing processes, according to company officials. Aero Armor is the only product of its kind available with FAA […]
Alkaline battery-powered ELT introduced
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida — ARTEX has introduced the world’s only 406 MHz approved transport-grade alkaline battery-powered Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT). The ARTEX ELT 4000, which features an alternative power source to traditional lithium batteries, offers OEMs, airlines and aircraft owners an ELT that is exempt from FAA non-rechargeable lithium battery special conditions, while introducing benefits […]
Cyberinsurance coverage tailored for general aviation introduced
Willis Towers Watson Aerospace Cyber Guard, a tailored cyberinsurance solution for the general aviation industry, has launched. Officials with Willis Towers Watson said they recognize that cyber risk exposure is a growing concern for general aviation companies as their business models evolve and they increasingly rely on in-house or outsourced technology to run their business. […]
All-in-one engine stand and shipping container unveiled
S.A.F.E. Structure has unveiled a jet engine work stand and engine container, known as The Engine CAN. Company officials said they were recently approached by Zach Seaverson of Dallas Airmotive to design an all-in-one engine work stand and engine shipping container. The Engine CAN will universally fit the M250, PW200, and RR300 engines, which reduces wasted […]
FlyQ v3 adds augmented reality, data recording and more
SEATTLE – Version 3.0 of the FlyQ EFB from Seattle Avionics is now available. V3.0 adds augmented reality (AR), full iPhone compatibility, a flight data recorder with integrated playback and export capabilities (Cloud Ahoy, Google Earth, etc.), and helicopter charts. Regional support has been extended with airport diagrams, approach plates, SIDs, and STARs for Mexico, the […]