The P2006T, Tecnam Twin, has received FAA certification just in time for Sun ‘n Fun. The twin earned its certification for VFR and analogue IFR operations last week. The aircraft also was approved for glass panel IFR certification in Europe, and this is expected to be completed in the U.S. over the next few months, […]
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Paradise P-1 gets airbags
AmSafe Aviation has signed an agreement to provide the AmSafe Seatbelt Airbag system on Light Sport Aircraft manufactured by Paradise USA. The model number covered under this new agreement is the P1 , which is an FAA certified SLSA. The AmSafe Seatbelt Airbag is currently installed as standard equipment in both the pilot and co-pilot […]
Becker Avionics unveils moving map
Becker Avionics has unveiled its new MFD6203 moving map concept at the AERO2010. The MFD6203 is a system in the common 160mm panel-mount format that provides a sophisticated moving map solution for VFR flight, company officials said, adding “optimal situational awareness is achieved through various overlay functions like terrain, weather or traffic information.” Traffic data […]
Aircell launches inflight Internet seminars
Aircell has launched a free educational series, “Getting Your Business Aircraft Online: The Seminar.” Stopping in multiple cities across the United States throughout 2010, the tour will give business aircraft operators a complete understanding of the latest generation of inflight connectivity, company officials say. “There has been a wholesale shift in inflight Internet capabilities for […]
PS Engineering debuts audio panel with Bluetooth
PS Engineering, a manufacturer of aircraft audio panels and high-fidelity intercom systems, has introduced the new PMA8000BT, featuring Bluetooth capability. This audio control panel offers pilots with smart phones, like iPhone, BlackBerry, or Palm Pilot and others, to connect wirelessly with the audio panel. This capability allows the music in the Smartphone to stream into […]
Aviat offers engine monitoring on Husky
Aviat Aircraft has expanded the options available to new Husky owners with the MVP-50P engine monitoring system. The system, which is TSO’d and priced at $5,995, provides digital and analog images of manifold pressure and RPM settings, in addition to numerical readings of fuel flow, fuel pressure, oil pressure, oil temperature, fuel left and fuel […]
Free Panel Planner software
Panel Planner software is free from Aircraft Spruce for those placing avionics or instrument orders. The software gives you the power to design and build instrument panels in record time, company officials said. Simply drag full-color instruments, avionics, and cockpit controls into place on an aircraft panel template or photograph. Panel Planner tracks total cost, […]
Emergency Power Supply earns TSO
Mid-Continent’s lithium battery, the MD835 Emergency Power Supply, recently received TSO certification from the FAA. Rigorous RTCA DO-160 environmental testing and DO-311 testing for Rechargeable Lithium Systems was conducted to receive TSO approval, company officials said. “The MD835 features Lithium Nanophosphate technology, something never-before used in an emergency power supply. We are excited to bring […]
Cessna adds Midwest Mobile Service Unit
Cessna Aircraft Co. has added a sixth Citation Mobile Service Unit to its ServiceDirect system to augment support to the Cessna Citation business jet fleet. The new MSU is based at McKinley Air Inc., at the Akron-Canton Airport (CAK). Customers may schedule the MSU through the New York Citation Service Center. Mobile Service Units are […]