Denver International Airport (DEN) has selected Sensis Corporation’s Aerobahn® as their new airport surface management system. Sensis Aerobahn combines airside operational information, such as flight schedules, with the exact location and identification of aircraft and vehicles on the surface of the airport and surrounding airspace for a real-time, comprehensive view of surface operations. Aerobahn will […]
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CONKLIN & DE DECKER SUPPORTS HELICOPTER OPERATORS WITH LATEST PRODUCT RELEASES
Conklin & de Decker continues to support the helicopter industry with their latest 2011 product releases of LIFE CYCLE COST Volume I and the STATE TAX GUIDE for General Aviation. Each tool is invaluable for helicopter operators. LIFE CYCLE COST assists with budgeting and financial planning, while the STATE TAX GUIDE keeps operators informed throughout […]
Embry-Riddle and Cessna Renew Partnership Agreement
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University signed an agreement with Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, naming Cessna as the school’s exclusive supplier of single-engine non-complex aircraft. This agreement covers the next six years, 2011-2017, and is similar to an agreement signed in 1997 that resulted in Embry-Riddle purchasing 196 Cessna Skyhawks from 1997 through […]
Fantasy of Flight to host annual Mustangs & Mustangs
On Saturday, April 2, Fantasy of Flight will play host once again to the 14th Annual Mustangs & Mustangs: Legends Havin’ Fun show, the largest single day Mustang automobile show on the East Coast and the only event that showcases both the restored P-51 Mustang aircraft and Ford Mustang autos of all eras, ages and […]
Piper Appoints Australian Sales Agent; exhibits aircraft at Avalon 2011
Piper Aircraft Inc. has named Piper Australia Aircraft Sales Pty Ltd, Melbourne, as the company’s new aircraft sales agent for the Commonwealth of Australia. Piper Australia Aircraft Sales is an associate company of Moorabbin Flying Services; with an all-Piper fleet, MFS is one of the best flying schools in Australia. Piper Aircraft made the announcement […]
Entries Sought For Aerospace Education Teacher Of The Year Award
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) is seeking entries for the 25th annual A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year Award which includes a $1,500 cast stipend. Since its creation in 1986, the award, named after the first person to fly above Mach 2, recognizes and rewards public school teachers in grades […]
PIPER GROWS MARKET SHARE, BILLINGS, NEW AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES IN 2010
Piper Aircraft Inc. significantly increased its new aircraft market share, billings and deliveries during 2010, highlighted by the company’s performance in the pilot training sector. And for the first time in recent Piper history, international exports accounted for more than half of the company’s volume by deliveries and dollars. For the year 2010, Piper delivered […]
FAA Forecast Predicts Air Travel to Double in Two Decades
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released its annual forecast today predicting that air travel will more than double in the next 20 years. This report underscores the need to keep the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) on track to accommodate future growth. “We need to invest in aviation today to make sure America’s economy […]
Applications for 60K Electric Flight Prize at EAA AirVenture 2011 Now Being Accepted
Applications for the $60,000 Electric Flight Prize at EAA AirVenture 2011, showcasing the accomplishments and viability of flight powered exclusively by electricity, are now being accepted. An Initial Application Form, along with the official rules, is available to download at www.airventure.org/electric. Three flight competitions held during EAA AirVenture 2011, scheduled for July 25-31 at Wittman […]
Vaisala Offers Most Precise Lightning Location Data in North America
Vaisala has added its latest patented Total Lightning Processor(TM) (TLP(TM)) location algorithm to the North American Lightning Detection Network (NALDN)®, which includes the National Lightning Detection Network (NLDN)® and the Canadian Lightning Detection Network (CLDN). The NALDN® will now be able to identify the site of a lightning strike within a range of 200 meters. […]
