International Communications Group (ICG) is upgrading its aircraft satcom offerings with a new ergonomic and cordless phone handset. The new cordless phones have been modified for compliance with requirements for fire retardency and emissions on aircraft. The installation includes a custom-designed cradle that provides charging current and latches the handset firmly in place, and a […]
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Business Jet Center expands Oakland facility
Business Jet Center has added a new hangar to its Oakland International Airport (OAK) facility. The 42,000-square-foot structure, which more than doubles Business Jet Center’s current hangar space, adds capacity at an airport that is growing in popularity in the busy Northern California business aircraft corridor. The expansive hangar, which is the largest facility of […]
AEA’s “Pilot’s Guide to Avionics” now available
The Aircraft Electronics Association’s 2006/2007 edition of the “Pilot’s Guide to Avionics” is now available at no charge to pilots, avionics technicians, AEA members and those in the aviation industry. The guide is a comprehensive buyer’s guide featuring 170 pages of the latest information on avionics for aircraft and offering a directory of certified avionics […]
Aircraft Spruce adds more than 250 new products from 3M
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty has signed a distributorship agreement with 3M, entitling it to offer all 3,000 products manufactured by 3M. Aircraft Spruce already stocks more than 250 3M products that can be utilized in various levels of aviation activity. Other items can be special ordered. The general categories include: abrasives, adhesives, automotive products, cleaners […]
Hobart Welding unveils new helmets
Hobart Welding Products introduces the new XTP Professional Series of auto-darkening welding helmets with two bold designs, The Patriot and the Red Rivet. Lightweight and designed for high performance, the XTP Series is perfect for the sensitive demands of low-amp TIG applications. The helmets darken in 1/16,000 of a second after arc start and feature […]
Keep deer off runways
Airport operators can keep deer off runways with the new Deer Blocker Deer Fence from Nixalite of America Inc. Deer Blocker Deer Fencing is an alternative to metal and plastic deer fencing. Constructed from UV resistant polyethylene, the fence is strong, light weight, easy to install and virtually invisible from normal viewing distances. For more […]
Commuter Air Technology acquires STCs
Oklahoma City-based Commuter Air Technology (CAT) has acquired the STCs previously held by Downtown Airpark. The STCs, relating to modification of various airframes, include the Cessna Caravan. The Cessna Caravan is a favorite platform for short duration missions and preferred by law enforcement and border security organizations around the world. The STCs acquired by CAT […]
Klein Tools introduces Multi-Pocket Tool Totes
Klein Tools recently expanded its Tool Tote line with two new multi-pocket tote bags – a 17-pocket Tool Tote with a shoulder strap and a seven-pocket Tool Tote. Constructed of rugged, 600 x 300 denier polyester, the new bags are designed to withstand wear and tear. They also are water-resistant to avoid the buildup of […]
Airshares Elite New England launches new training programs
AirShares Elite New England has launched new training programs for pilots in the AirShares Elite shared ownership program. Led by Neil Singer, a 5,000-hour Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) and Gold Seal and Master Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI) with expertise in Technically Advanced Aircraft training, the programs include safety seminars, instructor standardization and expanded ground and […]
