Despite the current economic slump, AERO Friedrichshafen, the general aviation show held each year in Germany and slated for April 8-11 this year, will host about 450 exhibitors in nine halls, as well as in outdoor exhibits, according to organizers. Exhibitors will come from 25 countries, with non-German companies making up nearly 50% of exhibitors. […]
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WingX 3.6 released
Hilton Software LLC has released WingX for iPhone Version 3.6, which adds CSC DUATS RADAR, Moving Map Airspaces, and Yelp Integration with the AOPA Directory. WingX 3.6 adds animated DUATS Weather Images and displays the route line and route identifiers. All DUATS operations, including filing flight plans, obtaining weather briefings, and viewing weather images, use […]
Individual liability insurance now available
Evolution Insurance Brokers has introduced a new individual liability insurance product to the aviation industry, offering customized, one-of-a-kind, individual protection plans to pilots, aircraft owners, CFIs, aircraft maintenance technicians and others. Branded as Xinsurance.com, and called “Pilot Shield,” the new offering is not a substitute for traditional insurance, but rather fills the gaps of other […]
Weather Camera Network created
Weather cameras help pilots by making visible current weather conditions on the ground and in the sky. That’s why Airport View is expanding its network of weather cameras by incorporating existing cameras on the web. Airport View started the weather camera network by installing high-resolution cameras at airports in Colorado. These cameras quickly became popular […]
Ameritech Aerospace Protectant debuts
Ameritech Industries, Inc. has introduced its new product, Ameritech Aerospace Protectant, specifically for the aviation market. A powerful UV screening surface treatment, it was developed for aerospace and aviation applications. It offers 100% prevention of UV-caused slow-fade, company officials said, adding the product has been proven to increase the longevity of wing and propeller de-icers, […]
Use it or lose it
Duncan Aviation has sent out an advisory, warning those who aren’t flying as much to take extra precautions to protect their engines. The company specifically notes that low-utilization operators who want to keep their Honeywell engines off the DEL (Damaged Engine List) should spool their engines once a month with N1 rotation and make a […]
Applications now being accepted for graduate research
The Transportation Research Board’s Airport Cooperative Research Program is accepting applications for its Graduate Research Award Program in Public-Sector Aviation Issues for the 2010-2011 academic year. The program, sponsored by the FAA, is designed to encourage research on airport and related aviation system issues and to foster the next generation of aviation leaders. Under the […]
AeroConversions unveils new AeroInjector
Sonex Aircraft, LLC has introduced a lighter and more compact AeroInjector. Part of the AeroConversions AeroCarb product line, the new AeroInjector saves approximately 9 ounces and several cubic inches of engine compartment space vs. the AeroCarb, according to officials with the Oshkosh-based company, who add the new AeroInjector is being introduced first in the 32mm […]
‘Miracle on the Hudson’ hero to speak at The Museum of Flight
Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III will speak at 7 p.m. March 8 at The Museum of Flight in Seattle. As pilot in command of the US Airways Flight 1549 that was dubbed the “Miracle on the Hudson,” Sullenberger has been hailed as a national hero for his quick thinking and outstanding aviation skills that saved […]