Just introduced is the new Tweco auto-darkening welding helmet, which features four sensors and can be used in both weld mode and grind mode. The helmet has a viewing area of 3.86” x 1.69”, weighs 16 oz., and uses solar power to eliminate the need to change batteries, according to company officials. Suggested price is […]
JSSI launches 25th anniversary celebration
CHICAGO — Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), a provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for the business aviation industry, has launched a yearlong celebration of its 25th anniversary in business. “We are so appreciative to the thousands of customers we have had the privilege of serving over the last quarter of a century,” remarked Neil […]
First Eclipse 550 delivered
Eclipse has made the official delivery of the first Eclipse 550 jet. “With the Eclipse 550, we’ve built a high performance light jet that includes advanced technologies and safety features that have traditionally been found only on much larger commercial aircraft,” says Mason Holland, Eclipse CEO. “Our customers wanted the latest technologies such as auto […]
Aspen offers free trial of synthetic vision
Aspen Avionics, manufacturer of the Evolution Flight Display system, is offering a free trial of its Evolution Synthetic Vision (ESV) to all new Aspen EFD1000 PFD purchasers during their first 10-inflight PFD hours. “We think aircraft owners will appreciate test flying Aspen’s Evolution ESV prior to purchasing it,” said Mark Ferrari, vice president sales and […]
Mechanical malfunction brings down Debonair
Aircraft: Beechcraft Debonair. Injuries: None. Location: St. George, Utah. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot, during cruise flight, the engine’s exhaust gas temperature was hotter than normal and the fuel flow was lower than normal. The engine lost power and multiple attempts to restart the engine were unsuccessful. The pilot made a gear-up forced […]
Calling all seaplane pilots!
Attention seaplane pilots: The next two print issues of General Aviation News will focus on seaplanes, so we’d like to get some insider information from you. What are some of the best places to fly (and land) in your seaplane? What is it about seaplane flying that you like the best? What tips and advice […]
Light at the end of a long tunnel of decline
WASHINGTON, D.C. — General aviation might be seeing some light at the end of the long tunnel of decline, according to comments from officials from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) at their annual “state of the industry” press conference. GAMA, which now reports world-wide data, shows that 50% of GA deliveries last year were […]
Dynon unveils The New SkyView
Dynon Avionics has unveiled The New SkyView integrated avionics system. The latest edition of Dynon’s flagship product includes SkyView Touch, two new control panels, and dozens of new features in SkyView 10.0 software. Dynon’s pilot-engineers designed SkyView to have a clean and intuitive interface so pilots can focus on the flying, not the technology, said […]
Ohio budget includes funds for Wright brothers factory
DAYTON, Ohio — Efforts to restore the historic Wright brothers’ airplane factory have taken a step forward with the inclusion of funding in Ohio’s capital budget bill. The budget bill for fiscal years 2015 and 2016 includes $250,000 to acquire and secure the two Wright Company buildings for eventual use by the National Park Service. […]