The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Division of Aviation visited Dallas, TX this week for the largest gathering of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) industry leaders in the world at the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International’s (AUVSI’s) Xponential 2017. Over 7000 industry professionals and 850 exhibitors unite to participate in a 3 day workshop and […]
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Fourth Cessna Citation Longitude propels program toward certification
Textron Aviation Inc. added its fourth super-midsize Cessna Citation Longitude to the flight-test fleet, propelling the program toward anticipated Federal Aviation Administration type certification later this year. The aircraft, which is outfitted with a fully configured interior, will be used to evaluate the fit and finish of the interior, as well as the environmental control […]
Hartzell 5-Blade Composite Prop Approved for the Piper M600
Hartzell Propeller’s new five-blade composite swept tip prop has received FAA approval for installation on the Piper M600 turboprop aircraft. Hartzell’s newest propeller was designed specifically for the Piper M600. It features thin, maximum efficiency airfoils providing increased performance and outstanding ramp appeal. The durability of the new Hartzell prop integrates nicely with the Piper […]
Duncan Aviation’s New EMEA Aircraft Sales Office Secures Its First Two Aircraft Consignments
Tim Barber, Duncan Aviation’s London-based Aircraft Sales Rep, is pleased to announce that he has had good interest and inquiries since joining Duncan Aviation this spring, and in just six weeks secured the company’s first listing in Europe, followed swiftly by a second within 8 weeks. “Having the Duncan Aviation brand is a big benefit […]
Scottsdale Airport Operations Center Open for Business and Earns LEED Silver
The Airport Operations Center at Scottsdale Airport is the hub for monitoring daily operations, like safety, security and maintenance of the airfield. This building is a state-of-the-art facility and also environmentally friendly. The total cost for the project was $4.9 million. The U.S. Green Building Council recognized the City of Scottsdale’s Airport Operations Center with […]
Hartzell Trailblazer Composite Prop Receives STC for Cessna Cardinals
Hartzell Propeller’s composite Trailblazer prop has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Cessna Cardinals. The approval covers retractable gear normally aspirated and turbonormalized C-177RG Cardinals with IO-360s and IO-390s engines. “Our testing found the Trailblazer two-blade prop to have excellent performance. Its light weight and the composite materials result in very smooth operation,” said […]
Spirit Airlines Begins Service at Hartford’s Bradley International Airport
You survived another New England winter and now it’s time to plan that well-deserved summer vacation. Spirit Airlines is bringing its ultra-low fares to Connecticut and Western Massachusetts just in time, with new nonstop flights from Hartford’s Bradley International Airport (BDL) to the Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR), Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood […]
Airbus Engineering Boosts Innovation, Competitiveness with Move to WSU Innovation Campus
Airbus Americas Engineering officially opened its new Engineering Center on the Wichita State University (WSU) Innovation Campus. In a ceremony attended by the approximately 300 Airbus employees who work at the center and special guests, including Lt. Governor Jeff Colyer, the company recognized the importance of locating academia and industry together to improve innovation and […]
BasicMed to Begin May 1st
General aviation pilots can now prepare to fly under BasicMed without holding a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) medical certificate as long as they meet certain requirements. They can fly under BasicMed beginning on May 1, the effective date of the January 10 final rule. It offers pilots an alternative to the FAA’s medical qualification process […]
ADB SAFEGATE Powers South Asia’s First LED Runway at Colombo International Airport
Bandaranaike International Airport, also known as the Colombo International Airport, is Sri Lanka’s main international airport handling nine million passengers annually. Starting this month, the airport is set to undergo a massive infrastructure expansion, which includes the construction of a second international terminal that will increase annual passenger capacity to 15 million passengers. The airport […]
