NFlight Technology LLC has announced its new NFlightMic, an aviation microphone that converts a consumer headset into an aviation headset. The company says that until now, pilots were forced to purchase expensive aviation headsets, even when they may already have a good audio-only set. The universal compatibility of the NFlightMic allows pilots to use the […]
Gogo Business Aviation Goes Global with High-Speed Satellite Connectivity Service
Gogo Business Aviation is expanding its reach to become a global provider with the announcement of a high throughput satellite service for business aviation. The new service will utilize Gogo’s existing Ku-band satellite network, the same trusted high capacity satellite network that is currently providing bandwidth for more than 550 commercial aviation aircraft across 10 […]
ADB SAFEGATE shows airports why it’s time to integrate
Airport Performance describes how all parts of an airport can work tightly together to multiply an airport’s capacity and shorten aircraft turnaround time ADB SAFEGATE will demonstrate at inter airport Europe 2017 (Munich, 10-13 October) how airports can handle far more air traffic without the need to build costly new infrastructure. By integrating tower, airfield […]
GAMA Marks Over 40,000 Aircraft Equipped with ADS-B
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) welcomed the recent news that as of September 1, rule-compliant Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) equipment is now on board over 40,000 aircraft flying in the United States. Air traffic control system modernization activities are accelerating worldwide. It is vital that aircraft owners begin to make informed decisions about how […]
COPPERSTATE Fly-In Set for October at Falcon Field, Mesa, AZ
The 45th Annual COPPERSTATE Fly-In and Education Expo will be held October 27 and 28, 2017 at the Falcon Field Airport located at McKellips and Greenfield in Mesa, AZ. Gates open at 8:00am both days and close at 5:00pm on Friday and 4:00pm on Saturday. Cost is $15 per day or $25 for both days […]
Jeju Air is South Korea’s first LCC to adopt SITAONAIR AIRCOM® FlightTracker
Jeju Air has become South Korea’s first low-cost carrier (LCC) to adopt SITAONAIR’s AIRCOM® FlightTracker, equipping the carrier to meet the incoming International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 2018 flight-tracking mandate. AIRCOM® FlightTracker has been deployed across Jeju Air’s fleet of 29 B737s. SITAONAIR’s market-leading solution meets the airline flight-tracking challenge by gathering data from multiple […]
Pittsburgh International Announces Major Terminal Modernization Plan
Allegheny County Airport Authority officials announced recently plans to reshape the future of Pittsburgh International Airport, a plan that will reduce long-term costs, benefit the traveling public and align the facility with the needs of a modern passenger experience. An updated design will allow for an expanded security checkpoint, the elimination of the costly train, […]
FAA Brings Mobile Air Traffic Control Tower to Key West
A mobile air traffic control tower has arrived at Key West International Airport in Florida after a road trip down the East Coast by trailer from Hartford, CT. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) repositioned the fully-equipped tower to provide air traffic services for all of the aircraft operating in and out of Key West that […]
The Airplane Factory USA Welcomes Barry Jay to Team
The Airplane Factory USA has announced that Barry Jay has joined the Torrance, California team as North American Sales and Marketing Manager. Jay will be responsible for all marketing communications and sales of the Sling LSA, Sling 2 and Sling 4 kit aircraft and will work closely with Matt Liknaitzky and Jean D’Assonville in support […]
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $264 Million in Infrastructure Grants to 95 Airports in 31 States
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao recently announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $264 million in airport infrastructure grants to 95 airports in 31 states across the United States as part of the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP). “The Airport Improvement Program helps to maintain our aviation infrastructure and supports safety, […]
