Customers who want to pick up their orders at Aircraft Spruce’s booth at the upcoming SUN ’n FUN, slated for April 9-14 in Lakeland, Florida, must place the orders in advance, company officials note. “We have a limited amount of stock available at our SUN ’n FUN booth so we encourage you to place your orders […]
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Mach 7 plane featured in new novel
Now available from HobNob Books is “Tango Trajectory,” a thriller by Dale W. Cox that features the Taurora, a plane based on an actual Mach 7 plane. The novel unfolds during the course of an ordinary day on a secret CIA base at Groom Lake, Nevada. Readers will follow Teresa O’Brien’s challenges after being selected […]
Free app for jet fuel shopping released
Fuel Bidder has launched its jet fuel marketplace application. Fuelbidder.com, free for aircraft owners, harnesses the power of open competition to deliver the lowest possible jet fuel price at virtually any airport in the world. “Fuelbidder.com is ideal for air charter or executive jet flight departments wishing to save time and money when shopping for […]
Overhauled PowerFlight alternator now available for Cessnas
Tempest’s PowerFlite alternator is now available in overhauled condition. The FAA-PMA certified 28-volt, 60-amp alternator is a collaborative effort from Tempest, Aerospace Components & T&W Electrical, the designers and manufacturers of the Tempest PowerFlite starter. Tempest is the only direct replacement alternator available for late model Cessna aircraft, according to company officials. Until now, the […]
Garmin optimizes GTN series for helicopters
Garmin has unveiled new features and capabilities of the GTN series touchscreen GPS/NAV/COM that address the specific needs of helicopter operations. Enhancements include environmental qualification meeting stringent helicopter vibration and temperature testing standards, optional Night Vision Goggle (NVG) compatibility, optional built-in Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System (HTAWS) and more. “We recognize that helicopter operations […]
Trig Avionics becomes Panel program partner
Trig Avionics Limited is now a member of Aspen Avionics Connected Panel Program. Trig joins a number of industry leading players involved in this initiative. The Connected Panel concept champions the compatibility of third party avionics products and wireless-based technologies, officials explain. Andy Davis CEO at Trig said, “We’ve become a Connected Panel Program Partner […]
Pilot shop opens at Deer Valley Airport
Phoenix — TeeBird Air recently hosted the grand opening for its new pilot shop at Deer Valley Airport (DVT). James Modeste is the president and CEO of TeeBird Air, as well as an instructor pilot for Airline Training Center Arizona. A Lufthansa Company. To expand the services of his small, minority-owned business, he responded to […]
AeroLEDs introduces SunSpot 46 landing/recognition light
BOISE, Idaho — AeroLEDs has introduced a larger, more powerful light that can be used for landing, recognition and taxi purposes. Though it only consumes 70 watts maximum in power, the SunSpot produces 4,000 lumens, company officials said. The legacy lights it replaces, like the GE4553 which draws 250 watts, develop 3,750 lumens when new, […]
U-Fuel receives patent for Box fuel station
U-Fuel has received a US patent on the third generation of Aboveground Fuel Stations. The Box Station is currently being installed in the United States, China, Vietnam and other parts of the world. The Box Station is being used to provide traditional gasoline, diesel, avgas and jet fuels, as well as alternative fuels including ethanol […]