Blue Sky Network, a global provider of GPS tracking and communication solutions, has launched a portable D410A flight-following and messaging transceiver, with its first flight spanning two continents. The Iridium satellite-powered D410A will track the location of a jet traveling from Brazil to the United States Jan. 6. The trip will be viewable to the […]
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TCM offers first-run engine core price special
Teledyne Continental Motors, Inc. unveiled a new pricing incentive for its engine customers. For a short time beginning Jan. 6, TCM will take $1,500 off the price of a factory-new or $750 off the price of a factory-rebuilt engine when customers exchange a complete, operable and assembled “first-run” (never overhauled) factory engine core with the […]
Aero Accessories acquires sparkplug line
Aero Accessories, Inc., the manufacturer of Tempest brand aviation products, has acquired Unison Industries’ aviation sparkplug product line, which was marketed under the Autolite brand. Aero will relocate the sparkplug product line to its manufacturing facility in Gibsonville, N.C., according to company officials, who note the product line will be branded and marketed under the […]
EAA Skiplane Fly-In set for Jan. 23
The annual EAA Skiplane Fly-In will be held Saturday, Jan. 23, at the EAA AirVenture Museum’s Pioneer Airport in Oshkosh. In past years, more than 25 skiplanes landed at Pioneer Airport to participate in the event, according to EAA officials. Skiplane pilots who wish to participate must receive approval and flight briefings from EAA prior […]
LiveAirShowTV unveils 2010 broadcasts
LiveAirShowTV has unveiled three air shows that will be part of its broadcast plans for the 2010 air show season: Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Indianapolis Air Show and the Reno Air Races. “This is by no means a complete list and it will continue to grow to a full […]
Piper taps Aviall to distribute parts
Piper Aircraft has selected Aviall Services, Inc., a subsidiary of The Boeing Co., to be its global parts distributor, providing supply chain support for the company’s global dealer network and individual customers. Derek Zimmerman, Piper’s vice president of supply chain and aftermarket development, underscored Aviall’s ability to offer customers more than 2 million catalog items […]
Wicks to host TIG welding workshop
Wicks Aircraft Supply will offer a hands-on TIG welding workshop Feb. 13 and 14, featuring “Mister TIG,” aka Wyatt Swaim. During the 16 hours, everyone will learn the basics of welding 4130 Chromoly tubing, mild steel and aluminum for creating fuel tanks. The course will also explore basic metallurgy. The workshop is designed to provide […]
‘Stop the FAA and Save General Aviation’
BOOK REVIEW By DAVE SCLAIR In the many years that I published General Aviation News (under a variety of names), we enjoyed having a variety of individuals write columns for us. One of those columnists was the late Peter Bowers. He did a regular column on historical aircraft for us for many, many years. I […]
Air Zoo adds value packages for 2010
KALAMAZOO, Mich. —While continuing to offer free general admission, the Air Zoo will be adding additional value packages for its experiences and rides beginning Jan. 4. Experience packages will be based on height and will begin at $6.95 for a Co-Pilot Package and will include packages up to the $12.95 Ultimate Ace Package. Guests will […]