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IntelliUSB Adjusts To Charge Devices at Proper Amperage
May 4, 2013, 3:20 AM
May 2013

Emteq has introduced a universal USB charging device for aircraft cabins. The new IntelliUSB SR can charge most portable devices by detecting the initial voltage when the device is plugged in, then selecting the proper charging technology. The three technologies supported are Apple’s iOS, Samsung (for Android devices) and Battery Charging 1.2 (used on many phones in Asia).

Bacacheri Airport Third Busiest in Brazil
May 4, 2013, 3:10 AM
May 2013

Bacacheri Airport in the city of Curitiba, approximately 150 miles south of São Paulo, has been named the third largest general aviation airport in Brazil. A survey conducted by ABAG (Associação Brasileira de Aviação Geral, Brazilian Association of General Aviation) showed the airport handled 52,786 movements in 2011, trailing only Campo de Marte Airport in São Paulo and Jacarepauá Airport in Rio de Janeiro.

Astronics Lands Orders for Dual-use Outlets
May 4, 2013, 3:10 AM
May 2013

Three business aircraft manufacturers have selected Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems EmPower dual-use AC/USB outlets for passengers and crew. The dual-use 1295-8-XX outlet provides both a 115-VAC, 60-Hz and a 5-VDC, 2.1-amp USB socket, which can be used simultaneously. The 115 VAC socket accepts plugs from more than 155 countries and features a third ground to the aircraft structure. Internal LEDs make the plugs easy to find in a dark cabin or cockpit, and status lights indicate whether power is available for each socket.

Conklin & de Decker Intros Operating Costs Seminar
May 4, 2013, 3:00 AM
May 2013

Aviation research, consulting and education specialist Conklin & de Decker has announced an addition to its seminar line-up titled Exploring Aircraft Operating Costs. The inaugural program is scheduled for May 14-15 in Dallas. The two-day seminar is an NBAA-approved Certified Aviation Manager program, allowing attendees to receive CAM credit for participating. For more information, visit www.conklindd.com or phone (508) 255-5975.

Jupiter wi-Jac Makes Headsets Wireless
May 4, 2013, 2:25 AM
May 2013

Jupiter Avionics introduced its wi-Jac wireless headset/intercom adapter at the AEA show. The $995 wi-Jac system consists of two adapters, one that plugs into the aircraft’s headset jack and another that the headset plugs into. No installation is required, and the wi-Jac system not only eliminates tangled wires in the cockpit but also allows crewmembers to exit the aircraft and remain in communication with each other, instead of unplugging the headset and using a handheld radio.

Cannes Airport Creates Environmental Code
May 4, 2013, 2:10 AM
May 2013

An Environmental Good Conduct Code is now in place at popular Cannes Mandelieu Airport and signed by multiple stakeholders, including the French DGAC, numerous civil aircraft operators, air traffic controllers, airport tenants and various local environmental groups.

The code is voluntary, addresses primarily noise-control issues and calls for the signers to “respect the quality of the environment at and around l’Aéroport Cannes Mandelieu.”

Aspen Evolution Gets ADS-B solutions
May 4, 2013, 2:00 AM
May 2013

Aspen Avionics is now offering ADS-B solutions for owners of its Evolution PFD and MFD products. There are two ADS-B product lines, one for delivery of ADS-B data from portable receivers to Aspen’s Connected Panel system and another for certified ADS-B solutions that meet the Jan. 1, 2020 ADS-B out mandate.

iPad: Friend or Foe?
May 4, 2013, 1:55 AM
May 2013

Although Francois Lassale, managing director at Vortex FSM, believes iPads are the future for every cockpit, he also thinks implementation of the new products has been rushed since deliveries began three years ago. Therein lies a threat. “I think the FAA and EASA have been caught off guard and simply rushed to catch up,” he said.

Business Aviation Safety Seminar: Used Properly, Copious Collected Data Enhances Safety
May 4, 2013, 1:50 AM
May 2013

The 58th Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) safety seminar for business aviation was held in Montreal last month under a new name. What has long been known as CASS (corporate aviation safety seminar) is now called BASS (business aviation safety seminar), “to align us better with the business aviation community, which comprises 60 percent of the foundation’s membership,” according to FSF CEO Kevin Hiatt.

Premier I Crashes Mar Accident Rate in First Quarter
May 4, 2013, 1:35 AM
May 2013
Accidents/Incident Worldwide 1Q/13 vs. 1Q/12

The most noteworthy accident event in the first quarter was the string of fatal Beechcraft Premier I crashes over a period of approximately three weeks, from February 20 to March 17. All three crashes, which killed nine people, involved Part 91 operations and occurred in VMC during takeoff or landing. The two accidents in the U.S. accounted for the only fatalities by U.S.-registered business jets in the first quarter of this year.

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