ARINC Direct has launched an on-line tool to help its business aviation customers leverage their fuel purchasing power. The Virtual Fuel Desk allows operators and flight departments to “shop smart” for aircraft fuel while planning flights. It provides on-line comparative pricing from multiple fuel suppliers at virtually all major U.S. and Canadian airports and FBOs […]
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Firewall Forward’s Centrilube cam now available for Lycoming engines
Firewall Forward Technologies’ Centrilube cam is now available for Lycoming 320, 360, and 540 engines. The cam can be purchased from Firewall Forward, or Firewall Forward can STC modify customers’ existing cams. The Centrilube cam is the culmination of more than seven years of metallurgical research into the nature and causes of premature cam and […]
FlightSafety introduces new workshop
FlightSafety has introduced a new Business and General Aviation Security Awareness Workshop. The workshop is designed to help flight departments establish or build upon a process to standardize and adopt a proactive security culture. Instructors who are experts in force protection and counterterrorism measures teach the two-day course. These professionals previously developed a screening curriculum […]
Compact Weldcraft torchseries designed for thinmaterials, confined spaces
Weldcraft’s 125-amp, air cooled WP-9 torch series is designed to work in confined areas. The torches weigh only 3 oz. (excluding the power cable) and measure 7 inches with a 3/4 inch handle diameter. The WP-9P pencil torch offers the same lightweight body, but measures only 6 inches. It also features a 180° head, making […]
Airborne Data Acquisition and Recording System unveiled
Heim Data Systems introduces the D7000, designed for a wide range of operational and flight test applications. Featuring adaptable signal interfacing and interchangeable media cartridges, the D7000 provides a flexible avionics data acquisition and recording platform in a compact package. With a rugged mechanical design for harsh environments, the compact external dimensions and configurable connector interfaces […]
Embraer inks deal with CAE for Phenom training
Embraer and CAE have signed an agreement to form a global training joint venture, which will provide pilot and ground crew training to customers of the Phenom 100 Very Light Jet and Phenom 300 Light Jet aircraft. The initial training program will be offered at CAE SimuFlite, Dallas, Texas, beginning with the Phenom 100 entry […]
Clifford Development launches program to re-engine Citation IIs
Clifford Development has launched an STC development program to re-engine Cessna Citation II (CE-550) aircraft with 3,000-lb. thrust Williams International FJ44-3 engines, including integration of the FADEC system. Certification is expected within 12 months. Clifford expects the re-engined CE-550 will have significant performance improvements, including a 21% long range cruise speed increase, a 29% range […]
Innovative Solutions & Support launches e-chart program
Innovative Solutions & Support Inc. has unveiled its new electronic flight bag, which consists of electronic navigation charts powered by Jeppesen, and applications such as takeoff, en route, approach, landing, missed approach, and go-around information. Class 3 e-charts from IS&S also will display own-ship position to pilots through a digital representation of the aircraft’s exact, […]
Raisbeck’s ZR LITE in certification tests
Another project in the FAA certification phase is Raisbeck Engineering’s ZR LITE Performance System for the Learjet 31. The ZR LITE Performance System for the Learjet family is known in the industry for providing Learjet owners with fuel savings of 10% or more, extended range, higher cruising speeds and altitudes, and other significant performance improvements […]