Globalair.com, an Internet information center, is expanding the list of free resources available at its Airport Resource Center (A.R.C.) site to include average fuel prices nationwide. The fuel pricing information is available by accessing the A.R.C. at Globalair.com and entering a location or airport code. Sponsoring FBO information appears first, with an average price for […]
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Airplane Things Inc. debuts new Av-Sun Titanium Sunglasses
Airplanes Things Inc.’s new Av-Sun Titanium Sunglasses have frames that are lightweight, durable, flexible and nearly indestructible. The earpieces flex against your temple for a quieter and more comfortable fit while wearing a headset. The ophthalmic quality CR39 lenses have the clarity of glass lenses without the weight, are distortion free, scratch and impact resistant. […]
All Weather, Inc/’s AWOS Freezing Rain Sensor receives FAA approval
All Weather, Inc., which manufactures weather information systems and meteorological sensors, has received FAA approval for its Model 6495 Freezing Rain Sensor. The sensor detects the presence of icing conditions at temperatures as low as 0?C. The unit senses an occurrence of freezing rain by the change in the probe tip’s oscillating frequency. Changes are […]
Put an engine in the living room without risking a divorce
If you want to give your home an aviation flair without risking the wrath of your spouse, consider adding a 1920s Continental Radial Engine Coffee Table from MotoArt to your décor. The table consists of a cleaned up and restored engine with a piece of glass on top. Part furniture, part sculpture, each table is […]
Jeppview Flitedeck version 3.2 makes it easier to acccess and manage digital charts
With the release of JeppView Version 3.0 in 2004, Jeppesen began offering customers a reengineered version of its electronic Airway Manual service that was first launched in 1996. JeppView 3.0 offers customers a complete digital chart solution for both ground and in-flight use that includes an airborne moving map component known as JeppView FliteDeck. The […]
Western Skyways opens new turbine engine shop
Western Skyways has taken off on a new venture — turbine engine maintenance and repair. The company bought the assets of ASL Turbine LLC (ASL), formerly of Rome, Ga., acquiring its entire inventory for the new shop. ASL tooled-up its own full-service turbine engine shop just three years ago, making the acquisition for Western Skyways […]
Allegro 2000 becomes latest aircraft in LetsFly program
LetsFly.org and Fantasy Air USA have teamed to bring the Allegro 2000 to the LetsFly.org aviation cooperative. Pilots can own a share in an Allegro 2000 for an initial investment of $2,900. “The LetsFly program is revolutionizing general aviation,” said Doug Hempstead of Fantasy Air. “They have put together a program that is making aviation […]
CAE SimuFlite to add two more simulators to Morristown training center
CAE’s new business aviation training center in Morristown, N.J., will initially house two full-flight simulators in addition to the Falcon 7X and the Falcon 900 EX/EASy and 2000 EX/EASy simulators already announced. The CAE-built Sikorsky S-76 helicopter simulator and Gulfstream IV full-flight simulator will be moved to Morristown from their current location in Dallas. The […]
PolyFiber and Randolph distributors’ paint tinting machines assure quick shipping and delivery
All of the distributors for Randolph and Poly Fiber paints now have tinting machines at their facilities, meaning any color can be created and shipped within 24 hours or picked up at outlet stores. This is substantially more efficient than having distributors turn to the factory to blend paint colors and then drop ship. Randolph […]
