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All News

July 24, 2019

Steven Dickson Confirmed As The New FAA Administrator

Industry Generally Supportive Of President Trump's Selection

Former Delta Airlines executive Steven Dickson has been confirmed as the next Administrator of the FAA in a narrow 52-40 vote in the U.S. Senate.

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TQ Aircraft Electronics: Undeniably German

Now Out Of The Chassis (Box)

The German standard is held as one of the most demanding and unforgiving benchmarks in the world. The German way is world renowned for providing the best possible ... everything; quality, durability, ruggedness, etc. TQ Aircraft Electronics has provided the German standard for many years in aircraft electronics and avionics for decades in commercial applications. Now the company is branching out into the GA market with 4 new offering in communications radios and transponders according to Frank Denk, president and CEO of TQ - Systems USA.

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BendixKing Offers New Cockpit Upgrades For Over 6,000 Cessna Aircraft

Program Designed For Cessna Single-Engine Piston Airplanes

BendixKing is launching a new cockpit retrofit, modification and upgrade (RMU) program for over 6,000 Cessna single-engine piston aircraft. The affordable and flexible program replaces legacy avionics with advanced upgrades to help Cessna operators modernize their aircraft.

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Garmin Introduces USB Charger For Aircraft

Device Is Certified By The FAA

Garmin has introduced the GSB 15, a small, lightweight USB charger designed for a wide range of aircraft. A single GSB 15 contains two USB ports and supports simultaneous 18W (up to 3A) high-speed charging. The GSB 15 has received FAA certification, as well as European approval, and is expected to be available through Garmin Authorized Dealers this week at EAA AirVenture.

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Boeing Introduces Jeppesen Mobile QuickClear Application For Pilots

Mobile QuickClear Application Simplifies U.S. CBP Processes For Business And GA Pilots

Boeing, in partnership with Airside Mobile, has developed a new digital application 'Jeppesen Mobile QuickClear' for encryption and data management services. The app simplifies the international clearance process with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for pilots.

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Inhofe, King Introduce PLANE Act to Enable the Next Era of Aviation

Bill Empowers The Voices Of Pilots, Invests In Airport Infrastructure, And Ensures More Opportunities For A Trained Aviation Workforce

U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) and Sen. Angus King (I-ME) have introduced the Promoting the Launch of Aviation’s Next Era (PLANE) Act of 2019. This bipartisan legislation would empower the voices of pilots, invest in airport infrastructure and ensure more opportunities for a trained aviation workforce.

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Flight Design Continues To Develop New Aircraft

Four-Seat Rotax Airplane Is In Detailed Designing Phase

Flight Design announced at its press conference held at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Wisconsin, flight design made several announcements today. The company is currently producing four aircraft per month at their facilities in Germany and Ukraine, and its EASA certified CTLS is now being delivered in Europe. The company is incorporating its “Vision Zero” safety features in all their future aircraft. The Vision Zero concept of Flight Design is designed to make the safest aircraft possible by incorporating advanced safety features with the goal of zero casualties in the event of an emergency landing or other situation.

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The Promise Of eSTOL

New Technology Meets Old School

While accelerating the airflow over the top of the wing of an aircraft to help increase its overall lift is nothing new, it is the advancements in technology such as better electric motors coupled with improvements in ducted fans that is breathing new life into this 1940's tech. This is beginning to make this aviation adaptation look more feasible every day for Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) aircraft.

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Able Flight Pins Wings On New Pilots

Annual Ceremony Held At Theater In The Woods

After seven weeks of intensive flight training and ground school, seven 2019 Able Flight scholarship recipients are now licensed pilots. Six trained at Purdue University and one at The Ohio State University. Five of the group received their wings during a ceremony held Tuesday at Theater in the Woods at AirVenture.

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