As part of its new end of year promotion, Diamond Aircraft is combining several incentives to spur sales. Between now and Dec. 31, Diamond will match your down payment (up to 10% of the purchase price) and help you find the financing that is right for you, company officials note. The company also will include […]
Aspen Evolution training program debuts
Launched just three years ago, Aspen Evolution Primary Flight Displays and Multifunction Flight Displays make retrofit glass cockpits possible and now have been purchased by more than 2,000 aircraft owners worldwide. Although pilots have found the Aspen Evolution easy to use, no specific training video existed until now. “Flying the Aspen Evolution” from Sporty’s explores […]
Parade of Planes to return next year
Aviation marketing firm AMPT Associates, Inc. plans to continue its series of regional aircraft sales expos in 2010. As Parade of Planes enters its third season, the scope continues to expand to meet the needs of those looking to upgrade their current aircraft, as well as those looking to buy a new plane. “When we […]
GFK FBO now part of Phillips 66 network
GFK Flight Support, an FBO at Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) in Grand Forks, N.D., has signed with The Hiller Group to supply Phillips 66 aviation fuel and equipment. Customers who use any of the Phillips 66 Aviation Cards with their WingPoints Rewards Card at GFK Flight Support earn double points, as well as receive […]
Sora launched
International Communications Group (ICG) is partnering with Cobham Antenna Systems to offer an aircraft system for global voice and Swift Broadband (SBB) data. Dubbed Sora (Japanese for “sky”), the package provides voice and data communications through the Inmarsat network and the Iridium satellite constellation. Sora integrates an ICG NxtLink 220A communication system and its NxtMail Server […]
Glitch snarls air traffic
A nationwide air traffic control computer system outage this morning snarled air traffic. According to the FAA, the problem began around 5 a.m. (EST) when a router problem disrupted a number of air traffic management services, including flight plan processing. The problem was resolved at approximately 9 a.m. EST, according to FAA officials, who note […]
Search for new EAA president restarts
OSHKOSH — The Experimental Aircraft Association has only known two leaders during its more than 50-year history. The search for the third — and the first not named Poberezny — has lasted nine months and is back to square one, according to a report in the Green Bay Press Gazette. The story notes the first […]
Lockheed Martin to close more FSS
Lockheed Martin will close seven Flight Service Stations, starting in February, according to a report at AOPA.org. Locations on the chopping block are: Columbia, Mo.; Honolulu; Kankakee, Ill.; Lansing, Mich.; Nashville; Seattle; and St. Petersburg, Fla. This is the second consolidation effort since the company was awarded a contract in 2005 to provide flight services […]
Progress continues on electric aircraft, prototype expected to be unveiled in April
At this summer’s AirVenture in Oshkosh, Germany’s Calin Gologan introduced his new E-Plane line of electric powered aircrafts: the Elektra One (one-seater), Elektra Two (two-seater) and Elektra Four (four-seater). Just recently Gologan revealed that the molds of the fuselage and wings of the Elektra One are “as good as finished.” “At the end of November […]