Globalair.com has released FBO Fuel Prices, its first iPhone application designed specifically for locating FBOs with the most competitive fuel prices. Developed for both iPhone and iPad, “This application is appropriately named because it puts pertinent FBO location and fuel pricing information at pilots’ fingertips and provides easy access to real-time information. Even the most […]
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Hillsboro Aviation launches online store
Hillsboro Aviation has launched its new online store, ShopAviation.com, featuring aviation products and services ranging from avionics systems to experimental aircraft products to custom installations. Shopaviation.com sells items from leading manufacturers, some of which are exclusive to this shop, according to company officials. The shopaviation.com customer service team can also locate thousands of aircraft parts from […]
Cutter named Cirrus service center
Cutter Aviation’s facility at San Antonio International Airport (SAT) in Texas, has been named an Authorized Service Center by Cirrus. Cutter Aviation San Antonio is now authorized by Cirrus Aircraft to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for all Cirrus models as well as warranty work, repairs and component replacement for new and pre-owned Cirrus Aircraft. […]
Sheltair completes FBO at Northwest Florida Airport
Sheltair has opened its new general aviation FBO terminal building, hangar complex and office facility, as well as its expanded parking apron, at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. The FBO is the only general aviation facility at the airport. Sheltair, which has been operating from a temporary building on the airfield for the past year, […]
New Pitot Glove from Sporty’s
Sporty’s has introduced a new Pitot Glove, which wraps securely around angled pitot tubes to keep insects from taking up residence. It’s simple to install and easy to remove, company officials said. A Velcro strap attaches securely to all angled pitot tubes, while a bright red REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT streamer provides much-needed visibility. “A quality […]
WxWorx redesigns data receiver
WxWorx, a division of Baron Services, has redesigned its data receiver for the XM WX Satellite Weather service. The new Weather Data Receiver is used to supply graphical weather data to such devices as PCs, MFDs, smart phones and tablets. Some of the receiver’s features include: Flexible connectivity: with receiver model WR-10, either a USB, […]
#OSH11: Fly a (really little) Icon
Icon Aircraft and Horizon Hobby have partnered to introduce a line of radio-control models of the Icon A5. The launch model, sold under Horizon’s ParkZone brand, was available for pre-ordering at AirVenture and will begin shipping in September. The model has a 52.5″ wingspan and removable landing gear so that it can operate amphibiously like […]
Thunder Over The Boardwalk returns to Atlantic City
The 9th annual Atlantic City Airshow “Thunder Over The Boardwalk” will return to the sky on Aug. 17. Headlined by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Army Golden Knights, the largest airshow on the East Coast will feature parachute teams, fly-bys, formations and more. Kicking off the festivities will be the inaugural Atlantic […]
World’s smallest PLB approved
ACR Electronics’ ResQLink , the world’s smallest 406 MHz Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), is FCC approved and is now for sale to consumers in the U.S. International approvals are expected to follow, according to company officials. Manufactured by ACR Electronics, part of Cobham Commercial Systems, the ResQLink is small and light enough to hold in […]