iFlite data applications for the new Apple iPad are now available for all Cessna single-engine aircraft. iFlite is a mobile data system populated with critical flight information and planning features, according to Cessna officials. With it, pilots can access up-to-the-minute weather images, plan routes and check landing status, officials said, adding checklists and Federal Aviation […]
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Arnstein & Lehr launches aviation practice
Arnstein & Lehr LLP has launched its Aviation Practice Group, providing legal services to aviation businesses and owners, operators and lessors relative to private and commercial aircraft. The group also regularly represents banks and other institutional lenders who finance the purchase of aircraft of all types. Initial members of the group include Phil Hudson of […]
FAA gives Honeywell nod for FMS upgrade
Honeywell has received FAA approval to begin delivering its Flight Management System (FMS) software upgrade that provides advanced GPS-enabled approaches and access to Future Air Navigation System (FANS) routes in congested air spaces and oceanic airways. The Technical Standard Order (TSO) approval from the FAA allows the company’s new FMS 6.1 software upgrade to be […]
Fluorescent dye locates petroleum- and synthetic-based fluid leaks
Spectronics Corporation has introduced Aero-Brite Universal Fluorescent Leak Detection Dye, which helps to pinpoint the exact source of fuel, lubrication and hydraulic leaks in aviation systems. Add a small amount of super-concentrated Aero-Brite dye to the aircraft system and let it circulate. The dye/fluid mixture will accumulate at even the smallest leak sites, company officials […]
Increasing the visibility of props
Hartzell Propeller Inc. has inked a distributorship agreement with Defense Holdings, Inc., to use DHi’s AfterGlo Brand Photoluminescent Aviation Safety Paint on Hartzell’s line of aircraft propellers. AfterGlo paint is used for safety markings to improve the visibility of aircraft propellers in low-light situations. Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings formulates the paint for DHi. Under the agreement, […]
iFlyWhere debuts
iFlyWhere, from AeroCharts, is a free app (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch) that allows users to map all available airports in any radius from any airport. The user inputs the home airport identifier along with the minimum and maximum distance radius desired and iFlyWhere drops a pin on every airport. Airports may be selected to zoom […]
EVS earns insurance incentive
Aggressive Insurance, an Irving, Texas-based aircraft insurance company, unveiled at AirVenture a discount program for aircraft equipped with Forward Vision EVS (DO-160E certified). Effective immediately, Aggressive will provide a 5% credit to both liability and hull coverage premiums for the use of the EVS system. A maximum credit of 15% will be applied when three […]
Jeppesen for LSA and experimental pilots
Jeppesen introduced at AirVenture several avionics data solutions for light sport and experimental aircraft original equipment manufacturer (OEM) providers, including Advanced Flight Systems, Dynon Avionics, Garmin and MGL Avionics. Jeppesen will provide NavData navigation information, obstacle data and electronic charting, in addition to aviation parts and supplies offered through partner company Aviall. “Our experimental aircraft […]
Tecnam debuts Flight Center program
Tecnam North America unveiled its new Tecnam Flight Center (TFC) program at this year’s AirVenture. Through Tecnam Flight Centers, schools gain access to patented and integrated flight training and navigation technology, ease of access to aircraft through purchase and leasing options and incentives to move aircraft from the flight line into the hands of students, […]