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All News

July 29, 2008

Lycoming Intros Integrated Engine Technology Across Engine Line

Shows 10-15 Percent Improvement In Fuel Economy

Engine-maker Lycoming Monday announced what it described as a new standard for piston engine controls in its IE2 Series engines. Starting with its twin-turbocharged, 350-HP TEO-540-A1A flat six, Lycoming plans to certify its new Integrated Electronic Engine technology across its entire line.

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Aero-News Featured Aero-Casts For Tuesday 07.29.08

Raburn Ousted From Eclipse Aviation

ANN Daily Touch N Go: 07.29.08 (ANN's Short-Form Daily News Program) ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 07.29.08 (ANN's Long-Form Daily News Program) ANN Special Feature -- Raburn Ousted At Eclipse Aviation: 07.29.08 (ANN Special Report, with Vern Raburn's announcement of his resignation as President and CEO of Eclipse Aviation, and

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Avidyne Announces Platinum Service Guarantee

Company Wants To Take Back Glass Panel Segment

Avidyne announced Monday morning they are now holding themselves to a higher standard in terms of their commitment to customer service... part of the company's resurgent push to take back the glass panel segment from Garmin.

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Focus Is On Energy During Congressional Delegates' Visit To Oshkosh

Taking A Break From The "Logic-Free Environment" Of Washington, DC

Congress is in session, but five members the House of Representatives took a break and came to Oshkosh for the day to hold a town hall style meeting at AirVenture on Monday, July 28, 2008. Their purpose was to answer questions and brief attendees on issues being discussed in the House Aviation Subcommittee.

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EADS Socata Adds Garmin SVT To TBM 850

Also Extends Warranty Program

At a news conference held Monday at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, EADS Socata announced the new Garmin Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) will be offered as an optional feature on the new G1000-equipped TBM 850.

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Jeppesen Unveils New Logo, Product At AirVenture 2008

New VFR+GPS Nav Chart Billed As "Perfect VFR Chart"

Jeppeson unveiled its new corporate logo reflecting the evolution of its products and services, as well as its expansion into all transportation markets. Known for its aeronautical navigational products, now they offer an array of solutions for land and sea operations as well.

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Missing Adventurer's Widow Dismisses Faked Death Claims

Risk Assessor Says "There's No Proof" Fossett Died

A lawyer speaking on behalf of Peggy Fossett has dismissed claims that his client's husband, aviation adventurer Steve Fossett, may have faked his own death. Michael LoVallo disputed suggestions from investigators and insurance assessors that the record setting pilot could still be alive after his mysterious disappearance in the Nevada desert 10 months ago.

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Gone West: Noted Aviatrix Margaret Ringenberg

Died In Her Sleep... At Oshkosh

Another World War II flyer, and one of EAA's Timeless Voices, went west this week... and from AirVenture, no less. Margaret Ringenberg, 87, passed away in her sleep Monday morning, reports The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette.

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LoPresti Expands Its Operations

Breaks Ground On New Facility At X26

LoPresti Aviation and Florida's Sebastian Municipal Airport (X26) broke ground on a new $1.4 million hangar on July 19. This marked the beginning of a 15-year lease agreement.

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