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 […]
Ameritech Aerospace Protectant debuts
Ameritech Industries, Inc. has introduced its new product, Ameritech Aerospace Protectant, specifically for the aviation market. A powerful UV screening surface treatment, it was developed for aerospace and aviation applications. It offers 100% prevention of UV-caused slow-fade, company officials said, adding the product has been proven to increase the longevity of wing and propeller de-icers, […]
Fuel contamination brings down airplane
This February 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: Piper Cherokee. Injuries: 1 Serious. Location: Spring, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The airplane was kept outside on the ramp. The pilot […]
Northwest Aviation Conference attracts crowds, optimism
The Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show, held Feb. 20-21 at the fairgrounds in Puyallup, Washington, south of Seattle, is traditionally an educational smorgasbord with attendees able to get information about everything from organizations that promote flying to weather to how to protect their airports. While the exact number of attendees was not known as […]