On opening day of SUN ’n FUN, HARMAN’s AKG introduced the AV100 aviation headset, the Austria-based company’s first product designed for pilots. According to company officials, the AV100 utilizes proprietary hybrid noise-reduction technology to block cockpit noise and offers features specifically designed for aviation use. Aimed at professional and private general aviation pilots, the AV100 […]
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Baron Services offers free interactive weather tools for websites
Baron Services, which provides aviation weather data, now offers the ability to incorporate weather into your website with its weather widgets and interactive maps. Available weather data products include interactive NEXRAD radar, current conditions, and forecasts. These products are provided at no cost to your company. For more information: BaronServices.com
DeLorme introduces contract-free subscription plans
DeLorme now offers a new contract-free subscription plan for its line of inReach satellite communicators. This is the first time contract-free plans are available for a satellite communicator with GPS, according to company officials. The new Freedom Plans are designed to make it easier for more people to experience inReach, providing peace of mind for […]
Garmin unveils G3X Touch
Garmin has introduced the G3X Touch, a large touchscreen, glass flight display system for installation in experimental amateur-built and light-sport aircraft (LSA). The non-certified G3X Touch system offers pilots high-resolution 10.6-inch flight displays with split-screen functionality and a host of advanced interface options, according to company officials. Since G3X Touch is scalable and easily configurable, […]
Airforms wins PMA approval for CASA 212 Brake Disc
BIG LAKE, Alaska — Airforms’ turboprop PMA product line expansion continues with FAA approval for a replacement brake disc applicable to EADS CASA 212-200 aircraft. “We are pleased to continue our product development in the turboprop market segment.” said Dave Utsch, Sales and Marketing Director. “We have engineered a replacement part that meets or exceeds […]
Raisbeck’s Learjet 60’s Aft Fuselage Locker completes FAA certification tests
SEATTLE — The Raisbeck Aft Fuselage Locker for the Learjet 60 series Business Jet has completed all of the FAA-required Certification tests. The test aircraft, 60-197, is now in refurbishment at West Star Aviation where it will receive a full paint job and interior update prior to redelivery back to its owner, according to company […]
Garmin introduces GXM 42 Portable Aviation Weather Receiver
Garmin recently introduced the GXM 42, a portable SiriusXM Aviation weather receiver that allows pilots to access new weather services made available by SiriusXM and its satellite network. The GXM 42 is the latest addition to a lineup of weather antenna receivers, which offers SiriusXM Aviation data reception while making even more weather products available […]
Sandia Aerospace introduces Quattro
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Sandia Aerospace has introduced the SAI 340 Quattro, a replacement for steam-gauge standby instruments in EFIS-equipped aircraft. The Quattro displays indicated airspeed, barometric altitude, roll and pitch and provides a slip indication. “We have delivered a tremendous number of features in the Quattro, especially considering it weighs just half a pound,” says Sandia […]
Airforms awarded new FAA PMA approvals
BIG LAKE, Alaska – Airforms’ growing line of replacement engine baffles now includes parts for all Piper PA-28-161 and PA-28-236 aircraft. The newly approved Warrior and Dakota baffle sets expand Airforms’ engine baffle product line to more than 50 aircraft models. “We have listened closely to our customers in the flight training market, and responded […]