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Avidyne Receives EASA Certification For Release 10.2 Software

Brings Synthetic Vision And Full Wireless Capability To IFD Series Product Line

EASA has certified Avidyne Corporation's release 10.2 (R10.2) software for their IFD540 and IFD440 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM Systems.

Canadian Airport Leaders Gather In Ottawa

Important Economic And Trade Role Of Airports Highlighted

Senior executives from more than two dozen airports across Canada were in Ottawa Wednesday to meet with parliamentarians and highlight the important role airports play in Canada's economy.

Sonaca Aircraft Unveils The Latest Sonaca 200

Moves Towards European Certification

Sonaca Aircraft rolled out the Sonaca 200 in a ceremony in Gosselies, Belgium on April 3. In this new version of the Sonaca 200, 80% of the structure has been redesigned compared to the initial “Amateur Construction” version.

Textron Aviation Wins Turbo Skyhawk JT-A Order From Purdue Aviation

Aircraft Will Be Equipped With Garmin G1000 NXi Integrated Cockpit

Textron Aviation has received an order from Purdue Aviation, LLC for a Cessna Turbo Skyhawk JT-A. The delivery to Purdue Aviation will be the first in the U.S. following FAA certification of the aircraft equipped with the next-generation Garmin G1000 NXi integrated cockpit. The company expects to achieve certification later this year.

Rural And Agricultural Groups Urge Congress To Oppose Privatization Of ATC

Says Rural Communities, Small Business, Agriculture Will Be Hardest Hit

The Agriculture Retailers Association, Alliance for Aviation Across America, Crop Life America, League of Rural Voters , National Agricultural Aviation Association, National Council of Agricultural Employers, National Farmers Union, National Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry, National Women in Agriculture Association, and USA Rice Federation released a letter urging Congress to oppose privatization of our nation’s air traffic control system.