Hartzell Propeller and airplane modifier Texas Turbine Conversions are collaborating on a Supplemental Type Certificate for a new four-blade composite swept propeller for single-engine Supervan 900™ aircraft. The propeller STC is expected fourth quarter 2016. “The Hartzell/Texas Turbine program matches engine upgrades for converted Cessna Caravans with structural composite propellers especially designed for the Supervan […]
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Air Force Veteran Selected to Be First Kansas UAS Director
A 22-year U.S. Air Force veteran has been selected to be Kansas’ first Director of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Bob Brock, a Pittsburg native who retired from the Air Force as a lieutenant colonel, will oversee the establishment of policy and procedures for the operation of UAS, or drones, in Kansas. During his Air Force […]
Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority Is Ready to Fly
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority (GFIAA) is officially operating. The Authority transition was approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today, with support from Kent County Commissioners and government officials. For 60 years, Kent County owned and operated the Airport, through its Department of Aeronautics, with major policy matters decided by the Kent […]
Hartzell Propeller Receives Amended STC for TKS-equipped Cessna Caravan Fleet
Hundreds of single-engine Cessna Caravan 208 aircraft are now eligible for conversion to three-blade aluminum props from Hartzell Propeller through an amended Supplemental Type Certificate. The propeller is available with a TKS ice protection system approved for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI). This is the identical propeller that is delivered as standard equipment on every […]
Mecaer Aviation Group Announces FAA STC for Air Medical Interior
Mecaer Aviation Group, Inc. (MAG) announced it has successfully validated its Airbus H145 medical interior system with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The initial system was launched with Inaer, part of Babcock International Group, which is one of the world’s leading providers of mission-critical services. “Inaer was the first H145 air ambulance customer for Airbus […]
Duncan Aviation & ACSS to Develop Transponders for ADS-B Mandates
Duncan Aviation is proud to partner with ACSS to participate in the launch of the NXT-700 transponder and the development of the Approved Model List (AML) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC). The NXT-700 is a Mode S transponder that satisfies the DO-260B mandate for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B), and the AML STC will include more than […]
Orbis MD-10 Arrives at DCA
Orbis, the international nonprofit that fights blindness around the world brought their new Flying Eye Hospital, to Reagan National Airport today. The MD-10, donated by FedEx, is more than six years in the making, and is the third-generation Flying Eye Hospital – the world’s only mobile ophthalmic teaching hospital on board the aircraft. Orbis reports […]
Vaisala Signs Agreement to Divest U.S. Transportation Field Services and U.S. AWOS
On June 21, 2016, Vaisala signed an Asset Purchase Agreement with DBT Transportation Services L.L.C. (DBT). The agreement includes the following products and services being purchased by DBT from Vaisala: • U.S. Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) products • AWOS Field Service and Technical Support • AWOS NADIN Data Services • NavAids Field Service • […]
Duncan Aviation to Host Free NextGen Seminar on July 13 in Bloomington, Minnesota
When the rest of the country is sweltering in summer’s heat, aircraft owner/operators may want to head north to Bloomington, Minnesota, for Duncan Aviation’s free NextGen seminar. Join Regional Avionics Sales Manager Mark Francetic and Duncan Aviation’s channel partners and beat the heat in the cool confines of the Hilton Mall of America (3800 American […]
Pylon Racing Seminar Attracts Record Number of Participants and Planes in Reno
The 19th annual National Championship Air Races Pylon Racing Seminar (PRS) was held last week, June 15-18, at the Reno Stead Airport. PRS is a qualifying and safety seminar for pilots new to the National Championship Air Races. This year’s event, which was not open to the public, hosted a record 79 airplanes and 130 […]
