S-TEC has received FAA approval to install its MAGIC electronic flight instrument system (EFIS) and the MAGIC 2100 digital flight control system (DFCS) in the King Air E90. This approval gives operators an opportunity to replace aging flight control systems while upgrading panels to a modern glass cockpit. The EFIS and DFCS provide a digital, […]
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Wing Aviation Charter Services earns ARG/US Platinum Safety Rating
Wing Aviation in Houston has received the ARG/US Platinum Rating, the highest level of Aviation Research Group/United States safety ratings. Wing Aviation is one of just three platinum rated companies in Texas, and one of only 49 in the United States. The platinum rating is awarded to operators who already meet the criteria for Silver […]
Free career seminar online
Pilot Journey has released a new version of its Career Pilot Seminar for a price that can’t be beat: It’s free. The 40-minute online presentation shares practical advice about starting a career in aviation, from the many career options to selecting a flight school and how to succeed at training.
LaSill Aviation becomes Air BP dealer
LaSill Aviation at Lawton Regional Airport in Oklahoma provides a variety of services for general aviation, business aviation and military pilots including fuel and line services, maintenance, aircraft rental, flight training, catering, aircraft storage and more. For more information: 580-351-2900.
Companies team to retrofit Pilatus avionics
Kansas City Aviation Center (KCAC) and Universal Avionics have teamed up to retrofit triple EFI-890R EFIS displays into the Pilatus PC-12 single-engine turboprop. KCAC, based at Johnson County Airport in Olathe, Kan., will hold the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installations. The EFI-890R displays are 8.9-inch diagonal, high-resolution displays that are fully integrated with […]
Repair station insurance group created
A team led by the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) is forming a company that will offer liability insurance to repair stations. About 20 member companies have committed to be founders of the Aviation Alliance Insurance Risk Retention Group (AAIRRG). The group’s goal is to secure enough commitments to incorporate in the second half of […]
Phazar Flight Support opens new facility
Phazar Flight Support will open its new facility this month at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport. The FBO’s overall design and services were derived from a customer survey, according to company officials. In addition to being a full service FBO, Phazar also offers custom avionics, cabin entertainment, custom seating, panel and other interior and exterior […]
New introductory flights unveiled
Pilot Journey.com has started a new introductory flight program called Discovery Flight. This program, sponsored by Pilot Journey and more than 1,000 flight schools, consists of a real flight lesson, a Discovery Flight online seminar and a Discovery Flight Plan e-book, all delivered instantly via email from PilotJourney.com. Interested future pilots can download the Discovery […]
Emergency and aviation lighting available
Specializing in portable airfield ground lighting and marshalling equipment for more than 15 years, Arbarr Inc. features the S.E.A.L. light — a rechargeable, multi-intensity portable ground light. Its patented design, with options including solar charging and remote control, consists of 12 lights supplied in a storm-proof carrying case. For more information: 303-408-5532.
