Executive Jet Management (EJM) added two new aircraft to its charter fleet in April and May. EJM now manages 101 aircraft in more than 60 locations throughout the country to meet the growing demand for retail charter and to support the NetJets Fractional Aircraft Ownership Program. A Citation X is now based at DuPage Airport […]
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New amphibious floats for Cessna 185s unveiled
Certification for the PK 3050A amphibious floats for the Cessna 185 was received by PK Floats earlier this spring. The new float is the lightest in its class, tipping the scales at 579 lbs. installed. New features include: stainless steel hydraulic cylinders, stainless steel main landing gear swing arm and composite nose gear and water […]
New diagnostic tool for Honeywell TFE731 engines now available from Jet-Care International
Jet-Care International now offers one of the most powerful diagnostic tools for engine condition monitoring of Honeywell TFE731 engines. “It was apparent from a recent survey that it was of great interest for operators to have the Digital Electronic Engine Control (DEEC) download read in its entirety, and Jet-Care has succeeded in identifying all the […]
New Spectrum 1000 offers increased flexibility
Designed for superior cutting and gouging, the new Spectrum 1000 air plasma cutting and gouging system from Miller Electric Manufacturing Co. offers increased flexibility with Auto-Line primary power management technology. Auto-Line allows automatic connection to any primary input voltage from 208 to 575 volts, single- or three-phase, 50 to 60 Hz. In addition, the patented […]
SME hosts The Total Manufacturing Experience
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) will host The Total Manufacturing Experience — a new manufacturing event to be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center March 27-30, 2006. The Total Manufacturing Experience will draw leaders from key industries, including aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, electronics, high tech and more. The Total Manufacturing Experience will […]
New seaplane DVD released
“So You Want to Fly Seaplanes,” the latest DVD from Sporty’s What You Should Know Series, can help you get your feet wet when it comes to seaplane flying. “This DVD is a comprehensive learning tool for the addition of a seaplane rating, but will also appeal to those who want to know more about […]
Aircraft Spruce offers full line of Halon fire extinguishers
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty now carries the full line of H3R Halon and Halotron 1 fire extinguishers for use in aircraft cockpits, cargo areas and on the ground while servicing aircraft. Available in red or chrome finish, the H3R extinguishers come in a range of sizes starting with 14 ounces of agent for pilot bags […]
Skytech delivers its 250th Piper PA-46
Skytech, Inc. has delivered its 250th Piper PA-46 aircraft. The aircraft was delivered in early June to Michael Bell, a real estate and insurance executive from Rockville, Md. The PA-46 designation applies to the Piper Malibu, which previously used a Continental engine, the Mirage (Malibu with a Lycoming engine) and the Pratt & Whitney turboprop […]
Elliott Aviation receives certification for RAAS and windshear installation in Citation 560
Elliott Aviation has received an FAA STC to install Honeywell’s Runway Awareness and Advisory System (RAAS), along with windshear alerting, in Citation models 560 Ultra and 560XL Excel. RAAS offers a significant safety enhancement to Honeywell’s Mark VII Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) and can be added to existing or new installations. It provides […]
