ATP is expanding its training network by opening two new training centers. Ogden, Utah (KOGD) opens May 1, and Morristown, N.J. (KMMU) opens June 1. The opening of these two training centers brings the total number of facilities that ATP operates up to 30, according to company officials. “The opening of these facilities represents a […]
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Shadin enhances fuel flow transducer
Shadin Avionics has revealed a minor TSO design change to its fuel flow transducer, enabling increased temperature range and performance. The new transducer configuration is rated for 100° C, increased from 70° C, enabling continued functionality and accuracy when installed in close proximity to exhaust manifolds, combustors and other hot engine surfaces, according to company […]
Where’s Sky King when you need him?
It occurs to me that aviation has been a player in the entertainment industry for some time. And I’m not just talking about stunt pilots plowing Jenny’s into barns for the spectacular visual it creates when a moving vehicle slams into a structure that’s not meant to move. I’m talking about television, baby. The great […]
Embraer partners with university on safety
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and Fort Lauderdale-based Embraer Aircraft Holdings have partnered to strengthen human factors research in aviation. Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed earlier this year, the partnership includes a series of seminars and research projects in human factors, which will be offered through NSU’s Institute for the Study of Human Services, […]
Sandia debuts panel punch
Aircraft owners and their avionics shops now have a more economical way to install Sandia Aerospace’s STX 165 transponder without accruing three to four hours of time cutting the existing panel. The company has a panel punch that makes the task easy. Drill a hole in the panel and then draw the punch with a […]
AERO attracts 32,600 visitors from around the globe
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany — This year’s AERO attracted 32,600 visitors from around the world, according to organizers. The largest general aviation show in Europe, AERO boasted 630 exhibitors from 35 countries. Everything that flies — except commercial airliners and military aircraft — was represented at Lake Constance: Ultralight and Very Light Aircraft (VLA), one and two-engine […]
AirNet Systems joins CAV Ice Protection installation network
NEW CENTURY AIRPORT, Kan. — CAV Ice Protection has reached agreement with AirNet Systems to install the company’s patented TKS aircraft ice protection systems. AirNet, with aircraft maintenance bases in several locations, has already begun installation activity at its headquarters location at Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK), Columbus, Ohio. Other AirNet Maintenance and Repair (MRO) facilities […]
Piper receives FAA nod for G1000 in Archers
VERO BEACH, Fla. — Piper Aircraft, Inc. has received Type Certificate approval from the FAA to incorporate the Garmin G1000 avionics suite into new single-engine Piper Archer aircraft models available in 2013. Initial fleet customers for the new Garmin G1000-equipped Piper Archers include the Florida Institute of Technology and CAE Oxford Aviation Academy. The Florida […]
Disney’s Planes to air at AirVenture
The summer release of “Disney’s Planes,” the animated comedy adventure from above the world of the popular 2006 film “Cars,” has the entire aviation community buzzing. Those attending AirVenture this year will have the opportunity to experience a Special Preview Screening at the Fly-In Theater on Friday night, Aug. 2, one week before the movie […]