The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has issued the third release in its video briefings series. Titled “Hypocrisy,” in this video, NATA President James Coyne asserts that the best way to get the economy moving is to get America moving. Coyne points out that in his first year as president, President Barack Obama has used […]
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FBO Manager software now available
FBO Plus, the parent company of FBO Manager, and Eastern Aviation Fuels, the exclusive distributor of branded aviation fuels for Shell Oil Products, U.S., have launched a program to offer FBO Manager software to all FBO locations in the U.S. “We are very pleased to have formed a strategic alliance with Eastern Aviation Fuels to […]
Schweiss debuts new design hydraulic doors
Schweiss Doors recently introduced a new series of hydraulic doors featuring a specially-designed self-supporting framework. Contractors appreciate the ease, convenience and engineering strength of these new hydraulic packages, say company officials. “Building a better door is what drives our business,” relates Mike Schweiss, CEO. For more information: Bifold.com
Avemco lowers renters premiums while increasing coverage
Avemco Insurance Co. has reduced premiums for non-owned single-engine aircraft while doubling the coverage options for aircraft damage liability (ADL) insurance. “Our expanded ADL limits make Avemco’s non-owned insurance offering the most extensive available in the industry,” said Jim Lauerman, president. “Now pilots who operate GA aircraft they do not own can customize their insurance […]
US Aviation installs stainless steel fuel tanks
US Aviation at Denton Municipal Airport (DTO) in Texas has become the first FBO in the USA to select fuel storage tanks with stainless steel liners instead of the traditional epoxy-coated tanks. The use of stainless liners is new to the fuel storage industry, coming with a longer warranty, assuring a safer, unpolluted product, while […]
Organizers gear up for 2010 Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show
What began as a small collection of booths hosted during a day of safety seminars has grown into the 27th Annual Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show, slated for Feb. 21-22 in Puyallup, Wash. Each February more than 10,000 aviation enthusiasts and their families flock through the Blue Gate at the Western Washington Fairgrounds for […]
Aspen receives EASA STC for Cessna/Reims aircraft
Aspen Avionics, Inc. has received a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) STC for installation of the Aspen EFD1000 Primary Flight Display in Cessna 172, 175, 177, and 182 series aircraft, including models manufactured by Cessna/Reims. Avionik Straubing in Germany developed the STC. The EFD1000 PFD is a part of the Aspen Evolution Flight Display System, […]
Lightspeed Aviation teams with SAFE
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) is collaborating with Lightspeed Aviation, manufacturers of the Zulu headset, on an initiative to promote the growth of general aviation in three areas: Growing the number of pilots; growing the safety and proficiency of pilots; and growing the application of aviation for those in need, according to […]
Platinum named Cirrus service center
Platinum Aviation Service, at Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) in South Florida, is the newest addition to the Cirrus Authorized Service Center network. Platinum Aviation Service is a full service aircraft maintenance facility offering inspections and maintenance for general aviation, specializing in the newest generation of Technologically Advanced Aircraft and Cirrus aircraft in particular. Platinum’s […]