Quest Aircraft Company has tapped Millennium Concepts, Inc. of Wichita to design, fabricate and certify a choice of interior packages for its new 10-seat single engine turboprop utility aircraft, the KODIAK. Designed as a modern STOL workhorse, the KODIAK features rugged construction, turbine power and a high useful load ideal for back-country humanitarian and missionary […]
Radial Renegade set to take off
Murphy Aircraft Manufacturing Limited of Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada, has introduced the latest in its series of radial-powered airplanes, the Radial Renegade. The Renegade is Darryl Murphy’s first design, and continues to be a favorite among kit-builders, with more than 700 examples sold. The new development includes the addition of a 110 hp, seven-cylinder Rotec […]
IS&S granted STC for flat panel display in PC-12
Innovative Solutions & Support Inc. has received an STC for its 10-inch cockpit flat panel display system in the Pilatus PC-12. Installation of the state-of-the-art displays is available through IS&S partners, Western Aircraft and Epps Aviation, who specialize in Pilatus aircraft avionics modifications and maintenance. The system presents situational data such as TCAS, TAWS, and […]
ICG introduces new telecomunit for business jets
International Communications Group has introduced the AeroCom 1100 cabin telecommunications unit, which provides an integrated package of telephone, fax and data services for small- to medium-sized business jets. For more information:
Garmin G1000 DVD updated
“Flying the Garmin G1000” has been updated to highlight recent enhancements to Garmin’s popular avionics system, including the optional traffic advisory system (TAS) and Columbia Aircraft’s integration of the Garmin autopilot with the G1000. This DVD shows what it’s like to fly with the Garmin G1000 integrated glass-panel avionics system as you ride along with […]
Get Anywhere Map on your smartphone
Anywhere Map, a maker of portable moving map navigation and XM WX weather systems using handheld computers, now supports PDA “Smartphones.” The Smartphones, such as the 6700 from Alltel, are complete cell phones and PDAs in one unit. They have excellent sunlight visibility and come complete with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless technology. With the new […]
Oxford Aviation breaks ground
Oxford Aviation recently broke ground on its new Sanford Jet Division at the Sanford Regional Airport in Sanford, Maine. The 90,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art center will cater to corporate and private business jets and will make the company’s combined refurbishing facilities 135,000 square feet, one of the largest independently owned operations of its kind in the U.S. […]
Duncan Aviation’s Glass Box Project expands
Duncan Aviation’s Glass Box Project has continued to expand its reach with certifications for Falcon 50s, Challenger 600s/601-1As, Falcon 900s, Astras, Hawker 800/800XPO/1000s and Gulfstreams. The company expects to soon be working on a Challenger 601-3A/3R installation. Introduced in 2004, the Glass Box Project is an effort to make available the latest in emerging flat-panel […]
Sennheiser unveils new line of boomsets
Sennheiser recently unveiled its latest headset for professional pilots, the HME(C) 46 Series. The 46 Series includes both passive models and ANC models with Sennheiser’s proprietary NoiseGard system. Features include separate in-cable volume controls for each ear. The lightweight headsets are ergonomically designed with a two-piece headband to ensure a secure fit, comfortable ear pads […]