Avidyne has introduced the MLB100 Datalink Receiver for ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) IN. The MLB100 is designed to provide ADS-B traffic and Flight Information System-Broadcast (FIS-B) weather information for display on Avidyne’s new IFD540 and IFD440 FMS/GPS/NAV/COMs, as well as EX600, EX500 and EX5000 Multi-Function Displays (MFD). “We are excited to bring the MLB100 to market […]
Cirrus runs out of fuel
Aircraft: Cirrus SR20. Injuries: None. Location: Parker, Ariz. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: Before the first flight of the day, the pilot visually checked the airplane’s fuel quantity through the fuel tank filler necks, noting what he believed to be full tanks. He subsequently checked the fuel gauges, which indicated that both wing tanks were less than […]
The battle of diversity vs. fragmentation
Election day is only weeks away across America. What used to be a one-day event has stretched into a weeks-long period of collecting absentee ballots by mail and voters streaming to early voting locations. We pick up sides vehemently, often characterizing our own friends and neighbors as the enemy, evil doers who are bent on […]
Do you know who you’re going to vote for in November?
With the midterm elections looming, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has made available a new “Election 2014” web resource designed to help the general aviation community be informed and involved in this year’s elections. “It is as important as ever that our industry’s voice is heard in the upcoming elections,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed […]
McLeod hits jackpot in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Pete McLeod of Canada was declared the winner of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship stop in Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 12, after heavy winds forced the cancellation of the flying in the first of three final rounds. McLeod won the first race of his career by virtue of his […]
Quest expanding in China
Quest Aircraft Co. has signed an agreement with SkyView Aircraft (Jiangsu) Industry Co. to represent Quest as the exclusive dealer for KODIAK aircraft in China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. The contract also outlines plans for limited assembly and eventual manufacturing of KODIAKs in China. “We are very excited about our partnership with SkyView,” said […]
Jacksonville University taps Navy flight veteran as director of Davis Aviation Center
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Matt Tuohy, a Navy flight veteran and senior corporate executive, has been named director of Jacksonville University’s Davis Aviation Center. Tuohy was most recently director of managed solutions and veterans program lead with Florida Blue subsidiary Incepture, named one of Florida Trend magazine’s “Best Places to Work.” He is a two-time JU […]
Charlie Johnson inducted into Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame
DENVER, Colorado – Charlie Johnson, president and COO of Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. (AEAC), was inducted into the Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame at a ceremony on Oct. 4. Johnson, the former president of Cessna, is a well-known industry veteran and advocate of electric propulsion for general aviation. He is a co-founder and director of […]
First Tecnam MRI in service
Tecnam reports that the first Tecnam P2006T MRI (Multi-Sensor Reconnaissance and Identification) aircraft is now operating in South Africa. The aircraft is being operated by CSS Tactical, a local security company specializing in armed response, perimeter protection, and CCTV monitoring. In a joint agreement with INDRA, it will be marketing, selling and operating the P2006T MRI […]