Aero Twin, Inc. has received additional FAA approval for improvements in its Honeywell TPE331-12JR-701AT/-703AT engine installation in both the Cessna Caravan (Model 208) and the Grand Caravan and Super Cargomaster (Model 208B) aircraft. The original FAA Supplemental Type Certificate No. SA02291AK, was awarded to Aero Twin, Inc. by the FAA Anchorage Aircraft Certification Office on […]
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AvConnect expands by powering EvoTrack
AvConnect has expanded, providing the technology behind maintenance management provider Evolution Aviators, and offering Corvalis owners the latest in maintenance tracking technology. AvConnect, together with Evolution Aviators, has launched EvoTrack, a fully customized version of AvConnect’s online aircraft and pilot management system, designed for Evolution’s customers. Evolution Aviators, based in Seattle, is a turn-key high […]
ALLFBO.com launches
Recently introduced is ALLFBO.com, a web-based software application that offers a streamlined way for FBOs to book trips with pilots, schedulers or dispatchers either over the phone or through the web. ALLFBO aims to reduce employee workload and makes connecting with pilots, schedulers, and dispatchers easier then ever, according to company officials. The tools provided […]
For sale: Murphy Renegade line
Though Murphy Aircraft struck a deal in early 2009 to sell the rights and assets of the Murphy Renegade line of aircraft, the buyer was unable to nail down the financing, and has lost its option, which means the rights to manufacture the Renegade and Renegade Spirit, including customer leads and inquiries, intellectual property, fixtures […]
VirtualHUD unveils Wingman Portable EFIS
VirtualHUD has introduced the portable battery-powered Wingman EFIS (Electronic Flight Information System) that’s capable of interfacing with a GPS to display HITS (Highway in the Sky) in standard symbology. It can also integrate with the VirtualHUD, to project a “heads up display” picture in your line of sight, according to company officials, who note your […]
‘Final Flight’ to be released soon
A new book, “Final Flight: The Mystery of a WWII Plane Crash and the Frozen Airmen in the High Sierra,” will be released in September. The book explores the true-life mystery uncovered in 2005, when two mountaineers climbing above Mendel Glacier in the High Sierra found the mummified remains of a uniformed World War II […]
Seginus wins FAA/PMA approval
Seginus Inc, a manufacturer of FAA PMA replacement aircraft parts for aircraft accessories, has received pending approval of its latest PMA parts offering. The company manufactures bearings and electrical carbon brushes for aircraft accessories, such as starter generators, ventilation blowers, and landing gear actuators. Parts that have received approval include: Bearing 400SG1052-13 Bearing 250SG1052-B Bearing […]
‘Kid Adventures: Sky Captain’ debuts
D3Publisher (D3P) has released “Kid Adventures: Sky Captain,” exclusively for Wii, an action flight game where players can soar through the skies in 40 missions that include aerial racing, stunt flying, target shooting, and more. Players can also improve their flight skills, scores and rank to unlock unique flying machines, such as jet planes and […]
Dominican Republic launches ‘Flying Ambassador’ service
The Dominican Republic Civil Aviation Authority (IDAC) has inaugurated its “Flying Ambassador” service for U.S. and Canadian pilots. This free program is available to all pilots interested in flying to the Dominican Republic (DR). A “Flying Ambassador” will assist private pilots plan their trips and provide answers about procedures, customs, fuel availability, documents, etc. Jim […]