Bahr Aero Aviation Consulting Services has expanded into a new office in the Aerodyne building on the Renton Municipal Airport (RNT) in Washington state. Bahr Aero specializes in aircraft sales, NAAA certified aircraft appraisals, aircraft management and pilot services. Owner Fred Bahr reports aircraft sales are up almost 50% over the past two years since […]
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Just Flight joins aviation aristocracy
Flight simulation specialist Just Flight has released its the latest GA aircraft from its in-house development team: The Beechcraft Duchess 76, a twin-engine training and touring aircraft that is popular around the world. This model – for Flight Simulator X and FS2004 – comes with five variants, each featuring an authentic avionics suite and accurate […]
‘Of Dreams and Coveralls’ published
A dream born in the mind of a 5-year-old boy in Oakland, Calif., who sees an airplane and imagines adventures of those who fly it is the basis of a new book, “Of Dreams and Coveralls,” by James Garland Powell. Published by iUniverse, the memoir chronicles the life and challenges of the former Air Force […]
M7 teams with Essential Turbines
M7 Aerospace has launched a program to support Rolls-Royce/ Allison 250-series engine operators by teaming with Essential Turbines, Inc. of Dorval, Quebec, Canada. M7 will market Essential Turbines’ overhaul services for Rolls-Royce/Allison 250-series engines to customers in the United States, as well as Central and South America. M7 will also market Essential Turbines’ overhaul services […]
Legend Cub financing now available
New aircraft financing is available from AirFleet Capital for the Legend Cub. The LSA is manufactured by American Legend Aircraft Co. With AirFleet Capital financing, customers can fly away in a new Legend Cub for around $689 per month, American Legend officials said. Terms of financing require a minimum of 15% down. Fixed rate financing […]
AircraftLogs releases tax compliance software for corporate jets
AircraftLogs.com has unveiled upgrades that automate tax reporting for companies with an internal flight department. These upgrades automate the calculations required for company tax returns, and simplify the effort required to comply with strict new IRS regulations. The upgraded “Tax Manager” feature works with existing flight records and passenger data held in the AircraftLogs system. […]
Weldon debuts new fuel pump
Weldon Pump recently unveiled a new, electric continuous-duty boost/emergency fuel pump created for Cessna applications. A direct replacement for the Dukes intermittent-duty pump, the new Weldon 18000 provides boost support to the aircraft’s main mechanical pump. Alternatively, it can be used as a fuel emergency pump, according to officials with the Cleveland-based company. The pump […]
NexAir Avionics introduces Satatoga NX
NextAir Avionics has completed a spinner-to-tail upgrade/modernization of a Piper Saratoga. The Saratoga NX will be at AirVenture (exhibit space #354). Of note in the Saratoga NX is Avidyne’s Entegra Release 9 Integrated Flight Deck. From the Avidyne press release, the “fly-away pricing” is $400,000 while current owners can “transform” their aircraft to a Saratoga […]
CAE online maintenance training courses get FAA nod
CAE has received Inspection Authorization (IA) approval from the FAA for six of its e-Learning maintenance training courses. The e-Learning courses, which are offered to maintenance technicians remotely over the web, include advanced digital principles, human factors, maintenance diagnostic systems (MDS) and reduced vertical separation minimums (RVSM). For more information: www.cae.com.