International Jet Aviation Services, Inc. based at Denver’s Centennial Airport (APA), has added a King Air C90 to its all turbine-powered fleet. The six-passenger turbo-prop features new paint and recently refurbished interior with club seating. The aircraft has numerous upgrades, including a Raisbeck EPIC package, company officials said. For more information: 800-858-5891 or InternationalJet.com.
Audio/video power management system for GA planes debuts
Richard Gray’s Power Company, LLC (RGPC) introduces RGPC ClearSky, a power management system designed for audio/video equipment on private aircraft. Skytheater of Fort Lauderdale, which specializes in installing A/V systems on aircraft, is the exclusive integrator of RGPC ClearSky. Custom integrators are installing high-performance A/V systems onboard aircraft for their clients’ work and entertainment purposes. […]
Congressional leaders support business aviation
Provisions of a proposed automobile industry assistance bill that could have unintended consequences for companies that rely on business aviation have been challenged by a number of Senators and Representatives, according to NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen, who last week thanked them. According to Bolen, leaders who questioned the inclusion of a provision requiring […]
FlightSafety International appoints Eric Hinson executive vp
Eric Hinson will join FlightSafety International as executive vice president Jan. 5, 2009. Hinson is president and CEO of Piaggio America, the U.S. subsidiary of the Italian business aircraft manufacturer. He also serves on the board of directors of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. Prior to Piaggio, Hinson worked for Honeywell Aerospace in Paris, France, […]
Aerosmith Aviation on TV’s “How It’s Made”
Aerosmith Aviation of Longview, Texas, will be featured on the hit TV show “How It’s Made!” through late December on the Science Channel. The segment will detail the aircraft painting process. The program shows behind the scenes in the aircraft refurbishment industry. Air dates on the Science Channel are Dec. 19 at 9 PM, Dec. […]
Stephen McGee tapped to run US Avionics
Stephen McGee has accepted the position of avionics manager with US Avionics in Denton, Texas. As manager, McGee will be responsible for business development and sales, installations, warranty issues, repairs, autopilots and reconditioning of all types of communication and avionics equipment. He also will oversee avionics maintenance of the fleet of 25 aircraft utilized by […]
CAV Aerospace and Kilfrost team on ice protection systems
CAV Aerospace Ltd. and Kilfrost have teamed on a joint global marketing and engineering certification program for TKS ice protection fluids used in the general aviation industry. CAV Aerospace manufactures and retrofits TKS ice protection systems for use on general aviation airplanes ranging from single-engine piston-powered aircraft to mid-size business jets. Kilfrost supplies fluid ice […]
Igor I. Sikorsky Award for Humanitarian Service goes to Grand Canyon Helicopters
The 2009 Igor I. Sikorsky Award for Humanitarian Service has been presented by Helicopter Association International to the Grand Canyon National Park Helitack program, operated by Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters of Grand Canyon, Arizona. On August 16, Havasu Canyon, a popular side canyon of the Grand Canyon, flooded as a result of heavy rain. That […]
Copperstate winner photos posted to website
The Copperstate fly-in has posted the photos of the winning aircraft from the 2008 fly-in aircraft judging. Click here to see the aircraft.