Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has launched Aviation Online Claims, which provides customers 24/7/365, secured, online access to claims information. “This takes customer service to a whole new level,” said Harold Clark, Global Aviation Head, Americas. “With Aviation Online Claims, risk managers and brokers have immediate access to the information they need to efficiently […]
LogTen Pro updated
Coradine Aviation Systems has unveiled an update to its software for pilots using Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch: LogTen Pro for the iPhone. This is the third update for Coradine’s iPhone Logbook software and offers many new features, according to company officials. “We’ve had fantastic feedback on the current LogTen Mobile Application, including some great […]
Iron Man helmet premieres
Lincoln Electric has launched its new limited edition Iron Man VIKING auto-darkening welding helmet. This solar-powered helmet joins the 700G Series and features authorized graphics inspired by the box office hit “Iron Man 2” and comic books by Marvel. In addition to the Iron Man character graphics and signature gold and red colors, the solar-powered […]
Dad borrows, crashes son’s Cessna
This August 2008 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: Cessna 172. Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 Minor. Location: Albuquerque, N.M. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The field elevation was 5,837 feet MSL but […]
Panic about unleaded avgas runs rampant
A few weeks ago I visited AirVenture in Oshkosh. It was no surprise the hot topic of discussion was unleaded avgas. You will be happy to know that panic and ignorance was running rampant. The good news was that the representative from the EPA claimed that there was not a timetable for the removal of […]
Amnesty for antidepressants ends Sept. 30
The period of amnesty for pilots who failed to disclose antidepressant use on past airmen medical applications is nearing its end, according to a report at AOPA.org. In April, the FAA began considering individuals for special issuance medical certification who are being treated for depression with one of four antidepressant medications. The agency gave pilots […]
Unleaded fuel passes Embry-Riddle tests
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has completed the first long-distance flight of an airplane powered by a lead-free, renewable fuel. Embry-Riddle is testing an environmentally friendly aviation fuel produced by Swift Enterprises in a bid to end its reliance on leaded aviation gas and to help pave the way for others in the general aviation community, university […]
What is the value of business aviation?
NEXA Advisors, LLC is soliciting participation in a new study examining the value of business aviation to small- to medium-sized companies. The study will analyze the impact of aircraft on enterprise value performance, including the underlying drivers of shareholder value creation (revenue growth, profit growth, asset efficiency, customer satisfaction, etc.). In support of the study, […]
Airports win environmental awards
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Portland International Airport, Southwest Florida International Airport and Buffalo Niagara International Airport have been selected as winners of Airports Council International–North America’s (ACI-NA) 2010 Environmental Achievement Awards. “Airports are actively leading a ‘green revolution’ in aviation by implementing many inventive programs that reduce the environmental effects of their operations,” said Greg Principato, […]