Astronics Corporation announced that its Max-Viz 1400 Enhanced Vision System (EVS) for fixed and rotor wing aircraft has been certified to DO-160G standards by the Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA). DO-160G is the industry standard for the environmental testing of avionics hardware and is recognized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) as de […]
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David Thimm New Head of Marketing and Sales at Stemme AG
As of October 2016 David Thimm has taken on new responsibilities at Stemme AG. As Head of Marketing and Sales, he and his team now manage the aircraft manufacturer’s international activities from its headquarters in Strausberg near Berlin. In October 2015, Thimm joined the Stemme AG to manage the After Sales department. In this capacity […]
AviationManuals Marks 20th Year Serving Business Aviation
AviationManuals, the leading provider of aircraft operations manuals and safety management system (SMS) software, is celebrating its 20th year of industry support. In the past 20 years, the company, founded in 1996 as Assessment Compliance Group, shiny 3d number 20th made of silver chrome – china or platinum wedding anniversary has produced more than 4,000 […]
Unmanned Aircraft Safety Team Holds First Meeting
The Unmanned Aircraft Safety Team (UAST) held its first meeting October 18-19 in Washington, DC. FAA Administrator Michael Huerta announced the creation of the UAST at the White House Drone Day on August 2. The group, which includes a wide variety of stakeholders from the drone and aviation industries, as well as the government, will […]
American Airlines offers Mobile Boarding and Larger Planes in Yuma, AZ
American Airlines has moved forward and completed the testing of a mobile boarding system at Yuma International Airport. Since the successful completion of the pilot program, American Airlines has determined to continue the program, allowing passengers who fly in and out of Yuma to use the electronic boarding pass application on their mobile phone. Passengers […]
Air Ambulance Service Now Accessible to More Kansans
The percentage of Kansans living within 30 minutes of an airport that is accessible to air ambulance service has risen to 90 percent. The increase, which is up from 86 percent in 2010, is documented in the Kansas Aviation System Plan Update of 2016. Increasing the number of airports accessible to air ambulance service is […]
AOPA Announces 2016 Flight Training Excellence Awards
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) announced the recipients of the AOPA Flight Training Excellence Awards at Redbird Migration Flight Training Conference in San Marcos, Texas. The awards are based on the results of the 2016 Flight Training Poll and recognize and celebrate those who provide a customer experience that supports student pilots and […]
NASAO Selects Kimberling as President & CEO
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) announced today that Mark Kimberling has been named the new President and CEO of the 85-year-old organization. “I congratulate Mark on his selection as the next President/CEO of NASAO. Mark has the talent and the vision to lead this organization and continue to keep NASAO visible and […]
American to Begin Nonstop Service in Arizona from Laughlin/Bullhead to Phoenix Sky Harbor
During a recent celebratory luncheon, John Hastings, President of the Mohave County Airport Authority, announced American Airlines will begin nonstop service between Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport (IFP) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) beginning February 16, 2017. The announcement is the culmination of over a decade of labor on the part of Airport Authority staff […]
JSSI Enrolls HeliAir Sweden Fleet of 5 Helicopters at Helitech 2016
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) signed an agreement at Helitech International 2016 with HeliAir Sweden to enroll two AS350B2, one AS350B3, and two H120 helicopters onto JSSI’s Engine Program. “We are happy and excited to start this collaboration with JSSI”, stated Aram Rubinstein, CEO for HeliAir Sweden AB. “Their product is a fantastic solution for […]
