AV-BASE Systems, which has developed aviation maintenance and inventory control systems for more than 20 years, has released its WinAir Web Reliability Module. The WinAir Web Reliability Module works with the WinAir core product to provide continuous monitoring, recording and analysis of the condition and functioning of all aircraft, components and systems. It is a […]
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New owner and name for flight school
The former Pan Am International Flight Academy in Phoenix has new owners and a new name: TransPac Aviation Academy. The aviation academy, which has been in operation in Phoenix since 2001 and is located adjacent to the Deer Valley Airport, enrolls approximately 450 students annually from all over the U.S. and across the globe. TransPac […]
New book on composites published
JEC Composites has released a new book called “Strength & Life of Composites” in partnership with Stanford University. The 672-page book owes its origin to Composites Design Tutorial, an online training course. Edited by Stephen Tsai, a professor research emeritus in the Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics at Stanford, the book has three parts: Original […]
Digital edition of Pilots Guide debuts
Optima Publications LLC, publishers of “Pilots Guide to California Airports,” now has a digital edition available online. Subscribers can use any web browser to access the current version of all pages in the guide. The online edition provides the same information in the same format. It also includes direct links to Pilots Guide’s Additional Changes […]
Protect your plane with Aerospoiler
Now available at Aircraft Spruce it the AeroSpoiler, a lift reduction device used for storm protection on aircraft parked outside during adverse weather conditions. The AeroSpoiler kit contains 10 cup/receiver assemblies and eight blade assemblies. Each kit contains 20 feet of wing coverage. The AeroSpoiler will reduce the lift-producing capability of your wing by as […]
West Star Aviation GJT adds Challenger landing gear services
West Star Aviation, Inc. has added 96-month detailed inspections and 120-month restorations for Challenger landing gear at its Grand Junction, Colo., accessory shop. Company officials note that while a customer’s Challenger is at the facility for its landing gear inspection, it can simultaneously perform airframe inspection and additional maintenance due, as well as providing avionics, […]
Move your plane easily with Robotow
The Robotow is a lightweight, electric towbar designed so one person can easily move an airplane in and out of a hangar. The new Heavy Duty model, available exclusively from Sporty’s, features a 28V battery that is powerful enough to move heavy twins such as an Aztec, Baron or even a Cessna 421. Its cordless […]
NextGen SwiftBroadband lands in June
Thrane & Thrane’s Aero-SB Lite total cabin solution is now available for order, with shipping of the system commencing in June. Thrane & Thrane also has unveiled two new antenna options for use with Aero-SB Lite. The AMT-50 High Gain Antenna (HGA) and the Chelton Satcom HGA-6000 HGA antenna will be available to new and […]
Duncan Aviation expands helicopter capabilities
Due to intense customer demand, Duncan Aviation has expanded its capabilities for helicopter components. “For years, Duncan Aviation has had many helicopter capabilities and customers, but today there is a lot of pressure from helicopter operators for higher reliability of their component repairs and overhauls,” explains Chris Gress, component solutions manager at Duncan Aviation. For […]