Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is the latest airport to add Mobile Passport Control from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to help speed travelers through the U.S. arrival process. The Mobile Passport app, which is a joint effort by the Airports Council International (ACI) and CBP, is free and will allow U.S. citizens and […]
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Duncan Aviation Publishes Updated Straight Talk Book on Cabin Management Systems
Duncan Aviation works hard to help make complicated issues a bit more understandable for the business aviation community. Toward that end, a team of the company’s avionics experts has updated the Cabin Management System (CMS) Straight Talk Book, which helps clarify the latest technologies available for wirelessly controlling cabin audio/visual systems, temperature and lighting. “Obsolescence […]
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 […]
QUEST AIRCRAFT, PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA TO SPONSOR EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2017 AIR SHOWS
Quest Aircraft and Pratt & Whitney Canada have committed their support for the afternoon air shows at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017, “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration,” which is July 24-30, 2017, at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. “The air shows at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh are known as the place where an all-star roster of performers […]
American Airlines Names Suzanne Boda SVP – Los Angeles; Promotes Joe Taney to SVP – Hub and Gateway Operations
American Airlines has announced that Suzanne Boda has been named Senior Vice President – Los Angeles. In this newly created position, Boda will be charged with developing and achieving American’s strategic goals as it continues to strengthen its presence in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California. American is the largest carrier at Los Angeles International […]
Need an IFR Clearance by Phone?
As part of the Flight Service modernization initiative, the FAA is streamlining the process for pilots to obtain IFR clearances directly from certain Terminal facilities. This new process will eliminate the need for Flight Service to relay clearances. It will increase efficiency and reduce the risk of potential errors. In the April 27 edition of […]
AOPA Seeking to Fill the Position of Vice President, Airports and State Advocacy
On behalf of AOPA members, the person in this position will lead and direct the development and execution of Association policies and strategies related to advocacy at state and local levels. This person will also manage ongoing programs/initiatives, including airport protection, the Airport Support Network, and programs that promote AOPA’s mission to protect members’ freedom […]
Conklin & de Decker Announce 2017 Release of MxManager™
Conklin & de Decker has announced its latest release of MxManager (“MxM”). As a leading aviation maintenance software tool, Conklin & de Decker has completely integrated maintenance management, tracking, inventory, work orders and reporting into the one MxManager solution. The comprehensive MxM tool was developed to manage the most demanding challenges that maintenance organizations face […]
American Airlines Voted Cargo Airline of the Year by Air Cargo News Readers for Third Year in a Row
American Airlines was named Cargo Airline of the Year for 2017 by readers of leading industry publication Air Cargo News at a gala event in London on April 22. This is the first time in the awards’ 34-year history that a U.S.-based airline has been recognized with the honor for three consecutive years. American was […]
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 […]
