The FAA has issued to Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. (IS&S) a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Flight Management System (FMS) for the Eclipse Aerospace twin-engine jet. The IS&S developed FMS and dual WAAS/SBAS Beta-3 GPS receivers are approved to TSO C-146c and TSO C-145c, according to company officials. The system received Type 2 […]
Wings & Wheels Heritage Festival slated
The Canadian Air & Space Museum will host its 6th annual Wings & Wheels Heritage Festival at Downsview Park, Toronto, on May 28-29. A display of past and present, highlighted by a collection of vintage, classic and modern aircraft and vehicles, is planned, as well as exhibits, vendors, seminars, family-friendly activities, models, simulators, airplane rides […]
Aero-Instruments acquires air data product line
Aero-Instruments has acquired SpaceAge Control’s air data product line. Aero-Instruments manufactures air data sensors for general aviation, commercial aviation, rotorcraft, defense, business jet and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle markets. The acquisition will allow Aero-Instruments to enter new markets as well as enhance and expand existing product lines, according to company officials. SpaceAge Control will continue to […]
Sutterer joins West Star board
Kurt Sutterer has joined the Board of Directors of West Star Aviation. “Kurt brings a deep, broad and respected knowledge of the aviation industry to our Board of Directors and will help shape the growth of West Star Aviation,” said Robert Rasberry, West Star’s CEO. “His industry management experience, involvement with respected aviation associations like […]
Lack of experience delays reaction
This May 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Diamond DA-40. Injuries: None. Location: Montgomery, N.Y. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The instructor had just four hours as a CFI at the […]
Around the world — twice
Flying around the world: It’s the kind of adventure most pilots only dream about. But for Bob Gannon, it became a reality — one that took him more than 10 years to accomplish. And, ever the overachiever and anxious not to miss a thing, he decided to accomplish the feat twice, flying west around the […]
Lockwood’s Sebring Aviation shifts focus
Well known nationally for his support of the Rotax Aircraft Engine line, through Lockwood Aviation Supply and Lockwood Aviation Repair, Phil Lockwood says he will shift resources from new aircraft sales to expand the parts and service business. Lockwood will eliminate activities that align the enterprise with any single brand of SLSA in a bid […]
Wipaire appoints Chinese distributor
Wipaire, Inc. has appointed Aviation Supplies Ltd. as its first distributor in China. Wipaire officials say they are encouraged by the prospect of additional sales generated by the expanding global market for general aviation aircraft and aircraft floats in China. Wipaire was first introduced to the China market through a trip sponsored by the Minnesota […]
Just Aircraft presented with export award
Just Aircraft of Walhalla, S.C., recently received the “Export Achievement Award” from the U.S. Department of Commerce. Just Aircraft established new dealers in Australia and New Zealand with the help of the Export Assistance center in Greenville, S.C., and the centers in Australia and New Zealand. The FA. equivalent in New Zealand commented, “absolutely gob […]