mtimicro fuel cells is looking for beta testers for a soon-to-be on the market methanol-powered micro fuel cell. The beta models can charge a smartphone seven times on one fuel canister and can power, or charge, many other battery powered gadgets. Find more information about the fuel cell online at mtimicrofuelcells.com. Click the sales inquiries […]
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Michelin to expand N.C. aircraft tire facility
Michelin North America is investing $11.3 million dollars to expand its aviation tire operations in Norwood, N.C. Beginning in the second half of 2010, the company will add aviation tire retreading to its current aviation new tire manufacturing at the site. The project is expected to create 74 new jobs phased in over the next […]
Heritage Aviation opens new FBO at BTV
Heritage Aviation will unveil its new, 79,000-square-foot FBO at Vermont’s Burlington International Airport (BTV) May 20. Heritage Aviation caters to transient pilots, their passengers, and aircraft owners. The facility houses a lounge featuring handcrafted furnishings by Vermont artisans of natural woods, stone and textiles from reclaimed and sustainable sources. The FBO features a gym, game […]
Aircraft Spruce offers avionics review videos
Aircraft Spruce is launching it avionics review videos. Get a closer look of what’s in the box of some of your favorite avionics products, Aircraft Spruce’s avionics specialists say. Videos, which are available on the Aircraft Spruce website under the shopping tools link from the home page, include Garmin, Icom, Dynon, Kannad, Ameri-King, and Flightcom […]
Airguide launches iPad app
Airguide Publications is launching a new application for Apple’s iPad-Flight Guide iEFB, which has special packages available for both VFR and IFR pilots. Flight Guide iEFB-VFR includes all airport and supplementary information that Flight Guide is known for, and additionally provides sectionals and terminal area charts (TACs) to satisfy FAA flight requirements, company officials said. […]
Vertical Power debuts EFIS/Electronic Circuit Breaker System
Vertical Power is introducing the VP-X system at Sun ‘n Fun this week. The VP-X uses electronic circuit breakers to simplify wiring and provide advanced electrical system capabilities, company officials said. The VP-X integrates with Advanced Flight Systems, GRT Avionics, and MGL Avionics EFIS products, allowing pilots to monitor the status of individual devices and […]
Tecnam P2006T Twin certified
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, […]
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 […]