Heim Data Systems introduces the D7000, designed for a wide range of operational and flight test applications. Featuring adaptable signal interfacing and interchangeable media cartridges, the D7000 provides a flexible avionics data acquisition and recording platform in a compact package. With a rugged mechanical design for harsh environments, the compact external dimensions and configurable connector interfaces […]
FlightSafety introduces new workshop
FlightSafety has introduced a new Business and General Aviation Security Awareness Workshop. The workshop is designed to help flight departments establish or build upon a process to standardize and adopt a proactive security culture. Instructors who are experts in force protection and counterterrorism measures teach the two-day course. These professionals previously developed a screening curriculum […]
Virtual Fuel Desk now online
ARINC Direct has launched an on-line tool to help its business aviation customers leverage their fuel purchasing power. The Virtual Fuel Desk allows operators and flight departments to “shop smart” for aircraft fuel while planning flights. It provides on-line comparative pricing from multiple fuel suppliers at virtually all major U.S. and Canadian airports and FBOs […]
Rocky Mountain College goes glass
Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Mont., has begun operating two new glass cockpit Piper Archer III aircraft equipped with the Avidyne Flightmax Entegra system, and a Frasca Mentor Flight Training Device, also equipped with the same glass cockpit. The college’s Bachelor of Science aviation program trains students in both traditional round-dial and glass cockpit aircraft […]
Aerox offers line of built-in oxygen system kits
AEROX now offers its complete line of customizable, built-in oxygen system kits for installation in aircraft of all types. AEROX can custom-build an oxygen system for any application. One owner took the system and its availability to best serve all of his passengers to a unique extreme. He had an oxygen mask specially made for […]
Georgia’s Newnan-Coweta Airportexpands with new development
Tradewind Aviation plans a 20-acre expansion development at Newnan-Coweta Airport in Newnan, Ga. The development will include 178,000 square feet of hangar space and 36,000 square feet of office space. Tradewind is currently seeking corporate and aviation industry tenants for the build-to-suit development. “The airport is committed to increasing aviation business and is in the […]
Black box introduced for Cirrus aircraft
Alakai Technologies Corp. has introduced a Digital Flight Data System (DFDS) for Cirrus SR-20 and SR-22 aircraft, providing a “black box” with the ability to record flight data. The “always-on” digital recorder monitors engine and aircraft performance in real time and records 61 critical aircraft, engine and flight parameters, creating a permanent safety data record […]
50,000th Stormscope takes flight
Sales of the L-3 Avionics Systems’ Stormscope weather mapping system have surpassed 50,000 units. The Stormscopes detect all lightning activity, not just cloud to ground strikes like other systems, and provide real-time thunderstorm depiction. Stormscope systems are particularly useful during the cumulus and mature stages of a thunderstorm when windshear, turbulence and lightning are most […]
College introduces integrated “one-stop shop” kiosks
Daniel Webster College recently received the first of what will be 10 MontegoNet Kiosks, creating a system that creates a “one-stop shop” for flight students. “Each kiosk allows students to access all pertinent information in a significantly more streamlined and dramatically more time-efficient manner,” said Rick Bartle, assistant director of flight operations–flight services. The kiosks […]