The National Business Aviation Association has released the NBAA Light Business Airplane Buyer’s Guide. Provided as a download from the NBAA web site, the guide aids small businesses in selecting an airplane that’s right for their needs by providing an overview of all the light business airplanes currently in production. “Single- and twin-engine piston aircraft, […]
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WiFi aeronautical email debuts
Latitude Technologies has introduced its SkyNode Email Gateway, which provides aeronautical email access for crew and passengers. The SEG100 is designed for use with the SkyNode S200 Satcom voice/data systems. Wireless cabin email access is provided to users of laptop computers or any WiFi capable device, including the iPhone and BlackBerry. Connected via RS-232 to […]
Business aircraft ‘E-Valuation’ Toolkit debuts
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) have unveiled a new online resource to help businesses of all types and sizes calculate and explain the value a business aircraft brings to a company’s overall business objectives. “Those of us in the business aviation community understand well how a business […]
57th Fighter Group Restaurant reopens at PDK
The 57th Fighter Group Restaurant has reopened at Atlanta’s DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK). Under the new ownership of Pat Epps of Epps Aviation, the World War II-themed restaurant has updated its menu and facilities. The 57th Fighter Group Restaurant menu features a variety of popular American cuisines. Many of the restaurant’s long time favorite dishes, including […]
Air BP launches rewards program
Air BP has launched a new general aviation rewards program Bravo. Bravo members can “spend” their points on more than 45 million merchandise options, including travel, savings bonds and event tickets, according to company officials. The program also offers a concierge service to help members find custom items. Bravo members can track points, make purchases […]
Mid-Continent Instruments amps up
Mid-Continent Instruments introduces its newest battery system, the MD420-1 Emergency Power Supply. The 2.5 amp-hour battery powers electronic flight displays, standby instruments or other avionic systems, said company officials, who note Honeywell Bendix/King recently named the MD420-1 as the optional battery backup for the new KFD840 Primary Flight Display. The MD420-1 can be configured for […]
Book and memorabilia sale slated
The International Women’s Air & Space Museum at Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland, Ohio, is holding its first Aviation Book & Memorabilia Sale on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission to the sale and museum are free. The museum has received a number of donated items for the sale, including a […]
Proficiency protection program grows
More than 200 pilots and maintenance technicians have applied and been qualified to receive training from FlightSafety at no charge through the company’s Proficiency Protection Program since its introduction in June. The Proficiency Protection Program provides pilots who were training under a FlightSafety Full Service contract at the time of involuntary job loss with an […]
Cross country skiing in a Husky
Aviat Aircraft, which makes the Husky, has a new take on cross country skiing. The skis give up a few knots in cruise speed, but they convert virtually any clearing or frozen pond into a runway with any heading desired, company officials note. The takeoff run stretches a little depending on snow conditions, but landings […]