DAC International Inc. of Greenwich AeroGroup has deployed an “in flight” BlackBerry WiFi connectivity system called FliteNet. The system interfaces with aircraft equipped with Iridium or Magnastar telephone systems. FliteNet was designed to accommodate Wifi connectivity without having to mount components in an aircraft. It is a carry-on system with MagnaStar or Iridium compatible software […]
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Duncan Aviation’s avionics satellite network celebrates 25th anniversary
This summer, Duncan Aviation’s avionics satellite network celebrates the 25th anniversary of the opening of the first Duncan Avionics shop. Don Fiedler, business development associate at Duncan Aviation, says the idea for the “satellite” concept came from then-company Chairman Robert Duncan. A friend of his was in the shoe business and owned small shoe stores […]
‘Air Crashes’ now an eBook
First published 25 years ago, “Air Crashes” examines the aviation accident scene where Dick Collins examines what went wrong, why and what can be done about it. The eBook version includes the original book as well as updates at the end of each chapter with Collins’ thoughts 25 years later. He reflects on which aspects […]
Arizona school kicks off transition program
Arizona Flight Training Center has developed several programs for military aviators who are looking to transition to the world of civilian aviation. Programs include flight and ground training for ATP, multi and single-engine ratings, as well as initial and add-on flight instructor ratings. AZFTC President and Chief Flight Instructor Rick Rademaker commented, “I have been […]
Legend Smart Cub G3 debuts
American Legend Aircraft Co. has introduced its Legend Smart Cub G3 — a certified Light-Sport Aircraft equipped with the new Garmin G3X multi-function display. Available now, the Legend Smart Cub G3 features an integrated Garmin G3X “glass cockpit” system combining full primary flight display functions, such as attitude/directional guidance, along with electronic engine monitoring and […]
US Aviation launches online ground school
For the benefit of students enrolled in its Part 141 Professional Pilot Training Program, US Aviation has partnered with Jeppesen to be one of the first schools to offer the new Jeppesen Online Training course, designed to prepare students for their written exams and daily flight activity. The new electronic instruction is being used as […]
Elliott Aviation teams with JSSI
Elliott Aviation has signed a service center agreement with Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) to provide scheduled and unscheduled maintenance services, paint and interior refurbishment services, and to supply spare parts to JSSI clients enrolled in the hourly cost maintenance program. JSSI clients will get priority slot allocation for maintenance and repair services at Elliott […]
King Schools names vice president of sales
King Schools, Inc. has promoted Bill Ziska to vice president of sales. Dave Jackson, King’s President & CEO, stated, “Bill has been with King Schools for over 14 years. He has held every job within the sales department, working his way up to director of sales and now vice president of sales. In his new […]
Sky King to relocate to LAL
Sky King Inc. has reached an agreement to move its business from the Sacramento, Calif., area to Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport (LAL) in Florida. The company will lease 50,000 square feet of aircraft hangar and office space at LAL for its headquarters. Over the past 20 years, Sky King’s business has evolved so that nearly all […]