March 29, 2011 – Bye Energy has signed a preliminary strategic partner agreement with Garmin to collaborate on system optimization and display for the new electric Cessna 172 program. Energy systems displays, including battery unit “state-of-charge” and range displays similar to advanced electric ground vehicles, are in consideration for the electric Cessna 172. Gary Kelley, […]
DoD, DoT want on the field to protect GPS
In a strongly worded letter to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski [download PDF], Deputy Secretary of Transportation John D. Parcari and Deputy Secretary of Defense William J. Lynn III call into question nearly all aspects of the FCCs dealing with LightSquared, a company wanting to construct 40,000 ground-based communication towers that will occupy a […]
Happy 60th FlightSafety
LA GUARDIA AIRPORT, New York – FlightSafety International marked the 60th anniversary of its founding on Tuesday, March 29. “Today we commemorate and celebrate FlightSafety’s 60th anniversary. All of us are most grateful to Al Ueltschi for founding this outstanding company, his vision and leadership. We thank him sincerely,” said Bruce Whitman, President & CEO. […]
House approves FAA funding extension
Washington, DC – The House of Representatives today approved a short-term Federal Aviation Administration extension that will continue to fund aviation programs and allow Congress to continue moving forward with a long-term, fiscally responsible FAA bill. H.R. 1079, the “Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011,” was approved by voice vote. The bill extends FAA […]
AIN: Diamond suspends D-Jet program
Aviation International News (AIN) is reporting that Diamond has suspended its D-Jet program and laid off 213 employees. Read more at from AIN.
Sun ‘n Fun Radio goes global
SUN ’n FUN Radio’s coverage of this year’s fly-in will be streamed live over the Internet throughout the six days of the show. The live audio streaming is being made possible by a continuing partnership with LiveATC.net. SUN ’n FUN officials add they will continue to stream programming year round. “For many years, Dave Shallbetter […]
FIKI Baron on display this week at Sun ’n Fun
CAV Aerospace is showcasing a Beechcraft Baron with flight into known ice (FIKI) capabilities at this week’s Sun ’n Fun fly-in. The Baron 58’s ice protection features CAV’s proprietary weeping wings TKS system. “Even though we are coming out of the winter icing season, CAV Aerospace is available year-round to install our proven ice protection […]
Garmin showcases GTN 650/750 at Sun ‘n Fun
Garmin has introduced the GTN 650 and GTN 750 series. The panel-mount units are certified and approved for installation in hundreds of makes and models of general aviation aircraft. The GTN 650 and GTN 750 feature new capabilities for GPS/NAV/COM systems like touchscreen operation, graphical flight planning with victor airways and high-altitude jet routes, remote […]
Aviator networking site launches
ATN Publishing and Westfield Flight Academy have launched a new website that provides aviators a platform to network with people in the aviation industry, as well as be an outlet for safety, scholarships, and education. The FabulousFlying.com creators wanted to create a vehicle where folks interested in flying could not only share their airborne memories, […]