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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 […]

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., 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 […]

Customer concerns led Bogert Aviation to address corrosion problems found in aging Piper metal slope-top battery boxes. At the same time, the company provided a solution for aircraft with plastic style boxes that are prone to broken vent tubes, warped lids and cracking. Bogert’s battery box, just awarded an STC from the FAA, is a […]

Plane Power, Ltd. has received FAA PMA certification for a new line of lightweight, high-output, belt-driven alternators. Each alternator was designed, tested and certified specifically for aircraft applications. “This was no simple task,” says Stephen Klodd, general manager of Plane Power, Ltd. “Apparently, the FAA has not issued PMA certification for a new piston engine […]

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 […]

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’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 […]

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 […]