Jeppesen has completed rapid decompression tests of a new iPad Air, proving device integrity in the unlikely event of sudden pressure loss. The successful tests were completed to an altitude of 51,000 feet and are part of the program used to obtain FAA authorization for in-flight use of Jeppesen’s mobile app solutions on iPad. Jeppesen […]
SUN ’n FUN hosts international Skype event
SUN ‘n FUN CAMPUS, LAKELAND, Florida — Students at the Central Florida Aerospace Academy and students at the Nannestad High School outside of Oslo, Norway, will be the guests at the first International Skype event hosted by SUN ‘n FUN and the Florida Air Museum. The event, on Thursday, Nov. 7, is also open to […]
Jet Aviation completes ramp and hangar expansion at TEB
TETERBORO, N.J. — Jet Aviation recently completed a ramp and hangar expansion at its FBO at Teterboro Airport (TEB), just in time for SuperBowl 2014. Jet Aviation expanded its TEB ramp by 70,000 square feet, bringing the total facility size to more than 1.6 million square feet. The added ramp space allows room for 20-25 […]
Snap-On automated toolbox now includes onboard rechargeable batteries
Snap-on Industrial’s Level 5 Automated Tool Control (ATC) toolbox can now be powered by on-board rechargeable batteries, freeing it from a power cord to make the box more mobile than ever before, according to company officials. The Level 5 ATC toolbox uses digital imaging technology and proprietary software to monitor and track tools as they […]
Baker Aviation named exclusive distributor of Hot-Stop bags
ADDISION, Texas — Industrial Energy Products, Inc. (IEP) of Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, has named Baker Aviation, an aircraft maintenance, management and charter company in North Texas, as its exclusive distributor of the HOT-STOP ‘L’ Fire Containment Bag product line. The HOT-STOP ‘L’ Fire Containment Bag contains fires, explosions and smoke emissions from Lithium Ion-powered devices, […]
Sheltair joins Avfuel network
Sheltair, which has 14 FBOs located across Georgia, New York and Florida, has joined Avfuel’s branded FBO network. All Sheltair locations will offer AVTRIP points and Avfuel Contract Fuel, as well as utilize Avfuel’s processing, operational and training systems. Sheltair was founded as a construction business by current CEO Jerry Holland in 1963. Its first […]
Galvin opens satellite flight training facility at S50
SEATTLE — The Flight Training Department of Galvin Flying Services has opened a satellite flight training facility at Auburn Airport (S50) in Auburn, Wash. The facility, co‐located with Auburn Flight Service‐Maintenance and Repair, will eventually provide both Part 61 and Part 141 flight training programs, according to company officials. “In analyzing our growing marketplace — our partnership […]
Poor maintenance brings down Cessna
Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: 2 Minor. Location: Pompano Beach, Fla. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot, the airplane was descending on final approach when the throttle control became stuck on idle. Attempts to restore power were unsuccessful and the pilot made a forced landing on a road. The airplane hit a lightpost. The post-accident examination […]
Upgrading your plane
The next print issue of General Aviation News features a special focus on Upgrading Your Plane, so we wanted to go to our readers to find out what upgrades they’ve recently had done. What was involved? How much did it cost? What did you learn from the experience that you can pass on to other […]