Now Includes Select Business Jets, Providing Legacy Aircraft A Complete ADS-B Solution

NextGen avionics leader FreeFlight Systems announced today that the Company’s Avail Performance Package is now available for legacy business jets. Included in the Avail for Jets package are dual 1090 Mode S/ES transponders, a RANGR-RX/G 978 ADS-B receiver with an internal WAAS/GPS, integrated WiFi, and a single control head. This certified avionics package provides a cost-effective and complete ADS-B solution that is ideal for Citation and Learjet operators.

Milestone Comes As Company Marks Its 30th Anniversary

In its 30th year in business, Pipistrel has produced the 1,000th aircraft in the Sinus/Virus family, one of several milestones noted during the company's pearl anniversary.

Began His Aviation Career In 1949

E-I-C Note: The crew at ANN loved Skip... he was one of those bright, outstanding personalities that made this industry a pleasure to work in... and we valued his friendship greatly. We send our condolnces to his family and friends and know, with certainty, that the industry will not ben early as much fun without Skip as a part of it... Jim Campbell, ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief. It is with great sadness that Concorde Battery Corporation announces the passing of Edward “Skip” Koss, long time Vice President of Marketing and great friend of the Aviation Industry. Skip was surrounded by family at his Redlands, California home March 19, 2019 at the time of his passing. Skip is survived by two sisters, ni

Two Grants To Attend The Summit Will Be Awarded

CHC Helicopter and Sikorsky have announced the opportunity for aviation students to apply for two grants to attend the 2019 CHC Safety & Quality Summit in Dallas this October. This partnership will support full-time students with fully funded travel and entrance to both the renowned industry safety event and one of the leading Human Factors training courses in aviation.

Elevating Farming To New Heights

Crop protection company ADAMA Ltd. has partnered with Tactical Robotics Ltd., an Israeli aerospace company, in a joint feasibility study for a High-Payload, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for Aerial Spraying.

Special Pricing Available For The Replacement Props

Hartzell Propeller has added replacement propellers for twin-engine Piper Navajo and Navajo Chieftains to the company's Top Prop lineup.

Releases Preliminary Report From March 4 Incident

The NTSB has released a preliminary report from an incident in which a CommutAir flight 4933, an Embraer EMB-145XR, N14171, d.b.a. United Express, landed between runway 1 and taxiway A in light to moderate snow at Northern Maine Regional Airport at Presque Isle (KPQI), Presque Isle, Maine.

Young Eagles' Experiences Included Helicopter Flights

It was a busy day at the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 hangar as they flew 13 Young Eagles and their Aviation Youth members started to put together the Mini Max airplane they have been working on for a couple of years.

Initial Award For The US ANG And USAF Reserve Command Has Four Additional Option Years

L3 Link Training & Simulation has been selected by the General Services Administration (GSA) to provide F-16 pilot training system support for the U.S. Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force Reserve Command to ensure mission readiness. The initial award has four additional option years. 

Flew To Space Twice Aboard Columbia And Endeavour

After a 30-year career with NASA, Astronaut Kay Hire retired from the agency on Feb. 28. Hire joined the NASA team in 1989 where she worked as a space shuttle orbiter mechanical systems engineer, test project engineer, and supervisor of space shuttle orbiter mechanical systems and launch pad access swing arms at Kennedy Space Center.

Capacity Increase Includes All Existing ScanEagle/ScanEagle3 Variants

Originally sized with comfortable margin when handling a 25 kg (55 pound) ScanEagle, Hood Tech has recently extended the capacity of its Flying Launch and Recovery System (FLARES) to handle aircraft weighing up to 45kg (99 pounds). This capacity includes all existing ScanEagle/ScanEagle3 variants.

Deadline To Install Approved Equipment Is Just Nine Months Away

NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen has joined with Dan Elwell, acting administrator of the FAA, to issue a reminder to the business aviation community to install Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out (ADS-B) equipment on their aircraft before the FAA’s Jan. 1, 2020, deadline.

Todd Winter Of Mid-Continent Instruments And Avionics Is Member Of The Year

Two prestigious industry awards were presented during the opening session of the 62nd annual Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention & Trade Show at the Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs, California, on Monday, March 25.

Gen5 Batteries Eliminate Lead-Acid And NiCad Battery Headaches

True Blue Power has introduced the company’s new, fifth-generation (Gen5) main ship batteries during the New Product Introduction session at the Aircraft Electronic Association (AEA) International Convention and Trade Show. The ultra-lightweight, TB20 (20 amp-hour), TB30 (30 amp-hour) and TB40 (40 amp-hour) are the company’s first on-condition, lithium-ion, engine-start batteries.

Plane's Creator Richard Hogan Fatally Injured In The Accident

Richard Hogan, the creator of the Commuter Craft experimental aircraft, which was something of a staple on display at AirVenture and other shows like Sun 'n Fun, was fatally injured Saturday during a test flight of the airplane.

Seamlessly Supports ATS SATVOICE, Coordinated Communications And Multi-Mission Telephony

Latitude Technologies has unveiled their ultra light, ultra slim Touch Control Display Unit (TCDU) at the 2019 AEA International Convention & Trade Show. Featuring a fully-customizable and high resolution display, the Latitude TCDU seamlessly supports a range of fixed and rotary wing applications.

AEM’s LSA100-100 Is Now Available Through Their Worldwide Network Of Distributors And Dealers

AEM is pleased to announce the CAN-TSO-139a approval of their newest cabin PA amplifier, the LSA100-100. Developed for the corporate aircraft market, the cabin PA amplifier is also suitable for small commuter aircraft, and helicopter transport applications such as those supporting the off-shore oil and gas markets.

Utilizes Two Antennas Mounted On The Top And Bottom Of The Aircraft, Providing Superior Operational Coverage

Garmin has introduced its new GTX 335D and GTX 345D, two diversity transponders that provide optimal Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out coverage and visibility while operating throughout the global airspace system. The GTX 335D offers ADS-B Out, while the GTX 345D provides ADS-B Out, as well as ADS-B In traffic and weather for display on compatible avionics and mobile devices. Remote-mount versions are also available. The GTX 335D/GTX 345D are intended for qualifying aircraft that may prefer or require a diversity solution, while also meeting or exceeding global ADS-B airspace requirements.

“Without ADS-B, your operation will not be able to continue flights into any of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas. Additionally, you will be required to fly at lower, less efficient altitudes.” Source: Letter sent by NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen and FAA acting administrator Daniel Elwell to business aircraft operators.

An uncoordinated turn in which the rate of turn is too great for the angle of bank, pulling the aircraft to the outside of the turn.

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Beginning as an Air Force Photographer in 1943, Frank Ambrose now operates a studio in Gloversville, New York specializing in Commercial, Industrial and Portrait photography.