Just released is “The Pilots’ Guide to the Airports of Historic Massachusetts” by John Fiske. The book covers the history, area attractions and aviation lore of the Commonwealth’s 38 airports. Says Fiske, “I came up with the idea for the Pilots’ Guide when making plans to fly into every airport in Massachusetts. While working on […]
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House promoted to Sierra Industries GM
Sierra Industries has promoted Jamie House to General Manager. In her new role, House will take over day-to-day corporate management for the South Texas business jet maintenance and modification facility. House brings a broad portfolio of management experience to her new role, having held a variety of positions at Sierra since originally joining the company […]
King Air 200GTR upgrade unveiled
Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) recently unveiled a product enhancement package for existing Beechcraft King Air 200GT turboprops that incorporates customer-requested changes and technology upgrades to increase the airplane’s performance and resale value. The King Air 200GTR package incorporates BLR Aerospace composite winglets, a Raisbeck Engineering Ram Air Recovery System (RARS) and Hartzell 4-blade […]
Piper approves four new service centers in SoCal
Piper Aircraft has approved the appointment of four new service centers for the Southern California region. The joint announcement was made by Piper in conjunction with Cutter Piper Sales, the Authorized Dealer for Piper Aircraft for Southern California and Hawaii. The following companies have been designated Piper Aircraft Authorized Service Centers: Jet Source – McClellan-Palomar […]
New website launched for MKC
The Kansas City Aviation Department recently unveiled its new website for the Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) to give GA pilots the information they need in real-time. The new site offers instant access to information on weather conditions, self fueling options and pricing, runway specifications, hangar rentals, and terminal services, air traffic control frequencies, […]
Coupons for free gift at AirVenture
Wicks Aircraft Supply is offering coupons that can be redeemed with any purchase for a free gift at EAA AirVenture 2011. Customers will have the choice of a Hi-Viz pitot tube cover, an Aim-A-Squirt tool, or a container of Clearview Glass Cleaner. There is a limit of one free gift per customer. Coupons can be […]
Duncan Aviation’s iCabin approved
Duncan Aviation recently received Service Mark approval by the United States Patent and Trademark office for its iCabin solution, an integrated iPad application for wireless control of cabin systems in a Falcon 900, utilizing an iPad app, an Aircell CTR Wi-Fi source and an interface unit to communicate instructions to the Honeywell MH cabin management […]
Integra 406 GPS ELT TSO approved
Kannad Aviation has obtained TSO approval for the Integra 406 GPS Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT). This certification means the Integra 406 GPS ELT can now be sold, installed and certified on aircraft throughout America. The new Integra 406 GPS ELT offers an internal GPS and a 406MHz integrated antenna. This internal antenna offers a unique […]
Wright named GM at Landmark Aviation-SDL
Matthew Wright has been named General Manager at Landmark Aviation-SDL this week. He will oversee both FBO and MRO operations at Arizona’s Scottsdale Airport. Wright comes to Landmark from Atlantic Aviation, and is currently a member of the Arizona Business Aviation Association. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of San […]