Elliott Aviation has received FAA certification for an upgraded elite series cockpit installation in a Falcon 10/100 aircraft, which features the latest generation of Universal Avionics’ EFI-890R display suite. Elliott Aviation originally earned STC approval for its elite series cockpit installation in Falcon 10/100 aircraft in 2005. The certification aircraft received triple Universal EFI 890R […]
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L.J. Aviation expands
L.J. Aviation recently completed a new state-of-the-art hangar at its headquarters facility at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (LBE) in Latrobe, Pa. The $2 million hangar will allow the company to store eight additional aircraft, according to company officials, who note the company is at “maximum capacity” with 31 aircraft its fleet and more than 100 […]
Gulfstream sim with synthetic vision gets FAA nod
FlightSafety International’s first Gulfstream G450/550 interchangeable simulator equipped with Synthetic Vision-Primary Flight Display has been qualified to Level D by the FAA. The simulator is located at FlightSafety’s Learning Center in Savannah, Georgia. It is equipped with the electric motion and control loading technology and new Vital X Visual System. For more information: FlightSafety.com.
DC-3 featured in new book
A new book, “The Golden Years of Flying-As We Remember,” is now available from ASA. Written by Capt. Tex Searle, the book features the experiences of several DC-3 pilots from the old Frontier Airlines days. Price: $19.95. For more information: 800-ASA-2-FLY or ASA2Fly.com.
Emilia Air named Legend Cub dealer
American Legend Aircraft Co. has named Emilia Air, LLC of Muskegon, Michigan, a dealer for the Legend Cub certified Light Sport Aircraft. Emilia Air, based at Muskegon County Airport (MKG), will handle sales and support for the state of Michigan. For more information: 231-343-7010, EmiliaAir.com or Legend.aero.
Kitfox Classic IV returns
The Kitfox Classic IV has come out of retirement to help celebrate Kitfox’s 25th anniversary. According to officials at the Homedale, Idaho-based company, 25 Classic IV kits will be produced with custom serial numbers for the anniversary. Thousands of the Kitfox Classic IV’s have been delivered, officials said, noting they have been known by several […]
Million Air lands in Tucson
Officials with Million Air recently celebrated the grand opening of the company’s first executive airplane terminal in Arizona. Million Air Tucson is located in the Campbell/Valencia General Aviation Aeroplex at the Tucson International Airport. Million Air Tucson offers more than 54,000 square feet of combined terminal, office and hangar space, including 20,000 square feet of […]
Piedmont Aircraft Co. launches
Piedmont Aircraft Co. has opened in Winston-Salem, N.C., representing previously owned Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft. Industry veteran Tom Mekis is leading the company as president and CEO. Piedmont Aircraft Co. was recently part of Landmark Aviation, acquired when the Carlyle Group purchased and combined the assets of Piedmont-Hawthorne Aviation, Garrett Aviation Services and Associated Air […]
Charter audit standard now available
The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) has released its Industry Audit Standard. Air charter operators and shared aircraft program managers now can start the process to achieve status as an ACSF Industry Audit Standard registered operator. The ACSF Industry Audit Standard (IAS) is a program built from the ground up to set the standard for […]