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 […]
U.S. DOT Secretary Announces $5.15 Million in Grants for Air Service Development in Small Communities
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced that $5.15 million in grants will go to nine small communities to help them improve local air service. The grants will be provided through the Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP), which began in 2002 to help small communities address the economic challenges of maintaining local air […]
Astronics Launches the X1+HR Enhanced Vision System for Experimental and Homebuilt Aircraft
Astronics Corporation through its wholly-owned subsidiary Astronics Max-Viz, is introducing the X1+HR (high resolution) Enhanced Vision System (EVS) for experimental and homebuilt aircraft. It will be on display at the Astronics Booth #3077 at EAA AirVenture, the Experimental Aircraft Association gathering, July 25-29 at Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Priced at $18,000, the uncertifiedX1+HR sensor uses a 640×480 […]
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 […]
NARA Members Dominate Pre-Owned Market with 50% Share of Jets Sold
The National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA) continues to set the aircraft sales pace by representing 50% of the pre-owned business jet transaction market worth $9.5 Billion in 2015 (per JETNET). NARA Broker and Dealer members represent just 5% of the more than 1000 aircraft brokers worldwide, but have continued to thrive with honesty, transparency and […]
Jetblue’s Airbus A321 ‘BluesMobile’ to Highlight Airbus Participation at EAA Airventure Oshkosh 2016
JetBlue will bring its Airbus A321 aircraft – “BluesMobile,” the first Airbus airliner built in the United States, to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016. The JetBlue aircraft will be a highlight of participation by Airbus at this year’s 64th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, taking place July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, […]
Lightspeed Aviation Announces Summer Promotion
Lightspeed Aviation, the leading innovator in aviation headsets, has announced the details of their 2016 summer promotion, which runs July 1 through August 15, 2016. Customers who buy any new Lightspeed® Tango® wireless, Zulu PFX®, Zulu.2, or Sierra® premium ANR headset will receive a 16,800 mAh multi-function, portable power bank and jump-starter in a black […]
GAMA Hails Key Milestone on Path to Single-Engine Commerical Airplane Operations in Europe
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today praised the EASA Committee’s vote on EASA Opinion 06/2015, which contains a regulatory framework for Commercial Air Transport (CAT) operations using Single-Engine Turbine aeroplanes at night or in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (SET-IMC). The vote on the regulation is a key milestone in completing two decades of technical work […]
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 […]
One Six Right: The Romance of Flying – Anniversary Edition Available on Blu-ray
One Six Right: The Romance of Flying is one of the most popular aviation films ever produced that celebrates a passion for general aviation. And now the documentary, which was originally released in 2005, has been completely remastered in 1080p and released on Blu-ray. This 10th anniversary version enhances the visuals seen and makes all […]
