Duncan Aviation and Honeywell Aerospace are collaborating to develop supplemental type certificates (STCs) for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) solutions for Honeywell’s Primus 1000/2000 and SPZ-8000 flight decks on multiple Hawker 800 series aircraft and select Cessna Citation 560 aircraft with Honeywell’s Primus II radio system. This STC will provide operators with equipment that supports the […]
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Report Cites “U.S. Airports in Crisis”
Major U.S. airports face a passenger capacity meltdown beginning Memorial Day through this summer, according to a Congressional report released by Rep. John Mica (FL07) today. The report cited dwindling terminal and airport capacity resulting from airline consolidations that have packed more passengers into planes now filling airport terminals. “When weather and air traffic control […]
Hartzell Aluminum and Composite Top Props Available for Various Mooney Models
Hartzell’s Top Prop program has acquired two propeller Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for late model Mooney aircraft, including the M20R Ovation, Ovation II, Ovation III, M20S Eagle, and M20TN Acclaim. Hartzell Propeller upgrade installation kits are available for all horsepower and horsepower upgrades, including 244 hp, 280 hp, and 310 hp. “Increased performance benefits available […]
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx Receives WTS Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx was recently awarded the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) International’s 2015 Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award at the WTS Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois, for his commitment to advancing the Obama Administration’s “Ladders of Opportunity” Initiative. WTS International, an organization dedicated to building the future of transportation through the global advancement […]
First Piper M500 Sold Into Europe
Piper Aircraft has confirmed the first sale of the Meridian M500 into Europe to OK Aviation Group. “The M500 is a unique aircraft,” said Simon Caldecott, President and CEO at Piper Aircraft. “We cannot emphasize enough the value, performance, and safety that defines this plane. We continue to increase our international presence by providing a […]
Reno Air Racing Association Announces 2015 Performers
The Reno Air Racing Association has announced the new line up of performers for the 2015 National Championship Air Races held Sept. 16-20 at the Reno Stead Airport. This year’s performers include the Breitling Jet Team, the F-16 Fighting Falcon and the Commemorative Air Force’s Tora, Tora, Tora Airshow. Tora, Tora, Tora were the words […]
GA GROUPS SEEK TO PRESERVE FLIGHT TRAINING FOR VETERANS
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) was among seven general aviation associations to send a joint letter asking Congress to stop legislation that would curtail funding for flight training for veterans. In the May 19 letter to leaders of the Veterans Affairs Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives, the groups urged lawmakers […]
MCCARRAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PARTNERS WITH SITA FOR AUTOMATED PASSPORT CONTROL KIOSKS
International passengers arriving at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas can enjoy a quick and smooth journey through the customs and immigration process with new automated passport control (APC) kiosks provided by SITA, the global provider of border security and IT solutions to governments, airlines and airports. The Automated Passport Control self-service kiosks, which went […]
SITA CREATES NEW COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
SITA, the global communications and technology company owned by airlines and other members of the air transport industry, today announced the creation of a new corporate social responsibility initiative. The SITA Air Transport Community Foundation, initiated by the 34-member SITA Council, will work with charities to deliver educational programs and technology to communities in need. […]
Embraer and Compass Airlines Extend Pool Program for New E-Jets
Embraer and Compass Airlines recently extended their ten year Flight Hour Pool Program agreement for the Compass E-Jet fleet. The Flight Hour Pool Program currently serves 42 aircraft for Compass and will include Pool component support for the carrier’s fleet of 20 new E175 jets to be operated for American Airlines under the American Eagle […]
