This year marks the 70th anniversary of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA). When NATA began in 1940, some of the issues critical to aviation then are not so very unfamiliar to us now – private aviation businesses in America were under attack from all sides, the unemployment rate was over 14%, tax rates had […]
The impact of the Austin crash on GA
Following the Feb. 18 crash of a Piper Cherokee into an Austin, Texas, office building, speculation grew regarding the consequences that Andrew Joseph Stack’s criminal act would have on general aviation. A story at AOPA.org, quotes Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), who has been vocal about GA security since the Austin incident: “Homeland Security Committee has […]
AEA Convention slated for April
Hundreds of avionics manufacturers, dealers, installers and other general aviation professionals are preparing for the 53rd annual Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) International Convention & Trade Show, slated for April 7-10, at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando, Fla. Deadline for advance registration is March 12.The AEA convention’s primary focus is providing avionics professionals with educational […]
Eclipse Aerospace joins GAMA
The board of directors of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has approved Eclipse Aerospace as its newest member, bringing the international trade association’s membership to 67. Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Eclipse Aerospace is providing service for the fleet of more htan 250 Eclipse 500 very light jets. Formerly Eclipse Aviation, the bankrupt company […]
e-Go project hits milestone
The e-Go project recently passed a milestone with the successful completion of the structural test on the wing. The e-Go is designed to be able to make a 5g maneuver (5 times the force of gravity) at its maximum dive speed of 150 kts. Two safety factors are then added in when testing the wing, […]
Elliott Aviation named Cessna NDT facility
Moline, Ill.-based Elliott Aviation has been named a Cessna Certified Non Destructive Testing (NDT) facility, helping owners of Cessna airframes reduce downtime during routine inspections by providing eddy current (ET), ultra sound (UT), liquid penetrate (PT) and magnetic particle (MT) NDT component testing. Elliott Aviation is also a Hawker Beechcraft NDT-certified facility, and has invested […]
Guardian Mobility debuts Gryphon
Guardian Mobility has unveiled Guardian Gryphon, which combines aircraft tracking and messaging to automate and streamline routine operations, and to improve data in operational systems. The product is built with an open platform that will be used to deliver other applications, by Guardian and third-party developers, according to company officials. Guardian Gryphon is a stand-alone […]
Legends of Aerospace Tour launches
The “Legends of Aerospace” Tour will launch next month to bolster troop morale. Organized by the Morale Entertainment Foundation, Inc., the tour will bring famous aviators and astronauts to visit with members of the military stationed in Europe and Southwest Asia. Confirmed participants include Neil Armstrong and Gene Cernan, the first and last men on […]
Weather Camera Network created
Weather cameras help pilots by making visible current weather conditions on the ground and in the sky. That’s why Airport View is expanding its network of weather cameras by incorporating existing cameras on the web. Airport View started the weather camera network by installing high-resolution cameras at airports in Colorado. These cameras quickly became popular […]