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Sikorsky Innovations Joins Lindbergh Foundation Aviation Green Alliance

First Rotorcraft Member Of The Aviation Innovation Group

Sikorsky Innovations has joined forces with the Aviation Green Alliance by becoming its first rotorcraft member and one of its first founding sponsors. the move was announced jointly Wednesday by the Lindbergh Foundation and the helicopter company.

Cessna Connects In The Clouds

Subscription Cloud-Based Service Designed To Streamline Record-Keeping

Cessna has introduced a custom-designed interactive online portal called Cessna Connect. The customized, cloud-based program provides a simple way for Cessna owners or operators to streamline their record keeping, track flights, log expenses and tax reports, and connect with other owners and enthusiasts.

Avidyne Announces New Servo Option For DFC90 Autopilot Retrofit

Some Installations Can Use Existing Servos

Avidyne announced Tuesday that their new ASA575 series autopilot servo/actuators, which are designed for use with the DFC90 digital autopilot system in new and retrofit installations.

Cessna Enforcer Program: New Approach For Aerial Law Enforcement

Program Designed Around Single-Engine Piston Aircraft

Cessna has unveiled a program to market aerial law enforcement platforms that are more affordable, effective and simpler to implement. Cessna’s Enforcer program is designed to offer select Cessna single-engine aircraft outfitted with the latest surveillance and communications capabilities.

Classic Aero-TV: Getting Competitive -- Avidyne Expands Its New Line Up

The Retrofit Avionics Market Has Never Looked This Capable... and Promising

You have to hand it to Avidyne... at just about the time that you'd think they'd be happy building an increasing market share for Glass Cockpit systems with their innovative and easy-to-use R-9 system, they go and fill in ALL the blanks with a full suite of replacement avionics... Transponders, Audio panels, Auto-Pilots, GPS/Nav/Coms... you name it. Avidyne led off the first day of Oshkosh by introducing a full line of panel-mounted, plug-and-play avionics for general aviation aircraft. The new avionics stack includes the IFD540 FMS/GPS/ Navigation/ Communication system with tou