Piper Seneca V Approved for Garmin GFC 700

Piper Aircraft, Inc. has received Amended Type Certificate approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to incorporate the Garmin GFC 700 autopilot system in new Garmin G1000-equipped twin-engine Piper Seneca V aircraft. “Moving the Twin Class Seneca V equipped with G1000 avionics to the Garmin GFC 700 is another step in giving buyers the most modern […]

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SBA Completes Long-Term Study for Halifax

Steven Baldwin Associates recently completed a long-term concessions optimization study for Halifax Stanfield International Airport (HSIA). The study focused on strategies to maximize the use of terminal space and increase revenue through a full analysis of all lease agreements as well as the cost, revenue, and value of all leasable space. “We chose SBA for […]

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FAA Awards Environmental Grant to Portland

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced a $331,653 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant to Portland International Airport to reduce emissions and improve air quality by using alternative fuel vehicles at the airport through the FAA’s Voluntary Airport Low Emission (VALE) program. The grant will provide funds to purchase six compressed natural gas buses that […]

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GAMA ANNOUNCES 2015 AVIATION DESIGN CHALLENGE

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced today that it will hold the third Aviation Design Challenge in 2015. GAMA President and CEO Pete Bunce made the announcement at the Build A Plane Teachers’ Day event at EAA AirVenture. The nationwide competition to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) skills through aviation in U.S. […]

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Cirrus Perception™: A new reconfigurable “sensor-capable” special mission aircraft

Cirrus Aircraft has introduced a “sensor-capable” special mission aircraft based on its Generation 5 SR22/SR22T aircraft. Cirrus’ special mission platform Cirrus Perception™ will be available in mid-2015. With Cirrus Perception, Cirrus will create a unique new class of prospective owners and operators for SR22/SR22T aircraft. Cirrus Perception also introduces a new style of reconfigurable special […]

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GAMA Welcomes Jonathan Archer as Director of Engineering & Airworthiness

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced that Jonathan Archer, a 24-year aviation industry veteran, has joined the association as Director of Engineering & Airworthiness. Archer most recently provided key support for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Joint Planning and Development Office (JPDO) as an Associate with Booz Allen Hamilton. His work included […]

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