Eclipse Aerospace has received an amended Production Certificate, authorizing the final assembly, test, and certification of the new production Eclipse 550 Twin-Engine Jet. To earn this amended Production Certificate, EAI demonstrated all assembly, quality, inspection, and flight verification processes required by the FAA, company officials said. The original Production Certificate (PC) granted to EAI last […]
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Sporty’s releases SUN ’n FUN app
Sporty’s, in partnership with SUN ‘n FUN, has released a free mobile app for the 2013 show that is available for both Apple and Android devices. The app can be downloaded free at Sportys.com/apps, through the iTunes App store or Google Play. The app has all the airshow information, ranging from maps to exhibitors and […]
FreeFlight Systems debuts ADS-B traffic and weather receiver
FreeFlight Systems has introduced the RANGR-RX dual-band ADS-B receiver for simultaneous reception of 1090 and 978 MHz ADS-B traffic data and 978 MHz ADS-B In Flight Information Service-Broadcast (FIS-B) weather data. The RANGR-RX gives aircraft owners increased flexibility when equipping for ADS-B, delivering the benefits of traffic and weather data now while maintaining compatibility with […]
Garmin introduces new active traffic systems
Garmin has introduced the GTS 825 Traffic Advisory System (TAS) and the GTS 855 Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS I). Each offer 400 watts of transmit power, and 40 and 80 nautical miles of interrogation range. All Garmin traffic systems combine active and passive surveillance data to pinpoint specific traffic threats, and use […]
Gust gets student pilot
Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: None. Location: San Antonio, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot was attempting to land in gusty wind conditions. The approach was fast and the airplane bounced, then came back down in the grass next to the runway. The left wing hit a tree. The closest weather reporting […]
FAA releases guide for pilots affected by tower closures
The FAA has released a guide for pilots affected by the upcoming tower closures. It begins: Airports operate safely throughout the United States with and without towers. On April 7, the FAA will stop funding for 149 contract control towers in three phases that did not meet the national interest screening criteria.. Funding will stop […]
AEA names member of the year
Kent McIntyre of Bevan-Rabell Inc. in Wichita is the 2013 Member of the Year for the Aircraft Electronics Association; while top honors in the Associate Member of the Year Award category went to Sandia Aerospace of Albuquerque, N.M., during ceremonies at the AEA’s annual Awards Luncheon on March 27. Each year during the AEA International […]
Citation CJ3 hits milestone
Cessna Aircraft Co. has rolled out the 400th production unit of the company’s CJ3 business jet from its production facility in Wichita. The CJ3 is categorized as a light business jet and is in its ninth year of service. The event was marked with a rollout celebration and a photo opportunity for Cessna employees from […]
Garmin introduces new avionics for experimental aircraft
Garmin International has introduced seven products for experimental and light-sport aircraft. Garmin’s newAir Data Attitude Heading Reference System (ADAHRS) and new Engine Indication System (EIS) interface module enable a significant reduction in the G3X price, with systems starting at $4,375, company officials said. In addition, Garmin has introduced new product options that bring enhanced capability […]