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March 10, 2010

NTSB Study: Glass No Better Than Steam For Safety Without Training

Finds The Introduction Of "Glass Cockpits" In GA Aircraft Has Not Led To Safety Improvements

The NTSB adopted a study Tuesday concluding that single engine airplanes equipped with glass cockpits had no better overall safety record than airplanes with conventional instrumentation ... so-called "steam gauges." 

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Skyguide And Intermap Join Forces On ICAO Directive

Cooperation To Address Electronic Terrain Obstacle Data Mandate

Intermap Technologies and Skyguide announced the formation of a formal cooperation Tuesday to deploy an advanced terrain and obstacle solution in support of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO’s) Electronic Terrain and Obstacle Data (eTOD) mandated initiative.

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SolidFX Expands Product Line With FX8 Series Jepp Chart Reader

Smaller, Lighter Chart Reader, Notepad, And Organizer

SolidFX introduced the FX8 and FX8-3G, the newest additions to the FX Series of Aviation Information Managers on Tuesday. Using the SolidFX FXView application, the FX8 and FX8-3G Aviation Information Managers serves as a chart reader, notepad, cockpit organizer, electronic briefcase and library.

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Aero-TV: Avionics Tip of the Week - Aspen's EFD1000 Pro Track Line Capability

Aspen's Scott Smith Explains Some of the EFD1000 Pro’s Newest Functions

At the 2010 Heli-Expo, Aspen Avionics announced the STC certification authorizing installation of its EFD1000 flight display system in Bell 206 and 407 panels.  Aspen developed the newly designated EFD1000H, featuring helicopter-specific software, in conjunction with Keystone Helicopter, calling the EFD1000H "the lowest priced certified EFIS in the helicopter market."

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FAA Forecast Links Aviation Activity, National Economic Growth

Key Modernization Projects Essential For Improvements

The FAA is forecasting that key airspace safety and efficiency modernization efforts will play a vital role in spurring long-term sustained growth in air travel and the nation's overall economic health.

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2010 National GA Award Winners Named

Awards Will Be Presented In Oshkosh By Administrator Babbitt

For the past 47 years, the General Aviation Awards program and the FAA have recognized a small group of aviation professionals in the fields of flight instruction, aviation maintenance, avionics, and safety for their contributions to aviation, education, and flight safety.

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AFGE Responds To TSA Administrator Nomination

Union Seeks Representation For TSA Workers

The American Federation Of Government Employees (AFGE) is praising the Obama administration for its nomination of Major General Robert Harding to lead TSA. The union represents some 600,000 federal and local government employees in the Washington, D.C. area.

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