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Cirrus brings Garmin cockpit to the SR22-G3
July 01, 2008
Cirrus Design’s partnership with Garmin on a “high-end” cockpit upgrade for the SR22-G3 called Cirrus Perspective is turning out to be a hit with buyers, nearly all of whom are jumping at the chance to bring the optional avionics to their new airplanes.The centerpiece of the Cirrus cockpit is Garmin’s G1000 synthetic-vision technology, coupled with the...
moreGA equipment suppliers hone strategies in face of slowdown
July 01, 2008
Given the recent sharp drop in shipments of GA piston-powered airplanes, it’s not surprising that some equipment suppliers have begun to look to other markets to boost their bottom lines.Shadin Avionics is a prime example of the trend. Founded 30 years ago as a supplier of fuel flow systems for the general aviation aftermarket, the company has expanded its...
moreWashington Report: FAA Tech Center now 'historic'
July 01, 2008
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has designated the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center an AIAA Historic Aerospace Site for its pivotal role in creating the nation’s ATC system over the past 50 years.The institute established the Historic Aerospace Sites program in January 2000 to promote the preservation of, and the...
moreEclipse Developing Thrust Lever Software Fix
June 26, 2008
Eclipse Aviation said extra margin added to the Eclipse 500’s thrust lever forward range of motion should prevent the levers from being pushed beyond their design limits during normal operation. The software fix now under development comes in response to an FAA emergency AD issued on June 12 that called for thrust-lever inspections and revised procedures in...
moreDOT’s Congestion Plan Gets Cool Reception
June 24, 2008
The Transportation Department’s plan to manage congestion at New York’s three area airports drew criticism from industry witnesses and members of Congress last week, and the head of the airline lobby once again used the forum to label business aviation a “significant contributor” to delays in the Northeast corridor. Testifying at the House aviation...
moreEclipse 500 Operators Responding to Emergency AD
June 17, 2008
The FAA and Eclipse Aviation are awaiting the results of thrust-lever quadrant inspections on the more than 200 in-service Eclipse 500s before determining what caused a maximum uncontrolled thrust condition in one of the very light jets on approach to Chicago Midway Airport on June 5 (see “Stuck Power Control Leads To Eclipse 500 Tire Blowout”). Late...
moreCongressional Hearing Takes On ATC Staffing, Training
June 12, 2008
During a House aviation subcommittee hearing on air traffic controller facility staffing yesterday, Natca president Patrick Forrey charged that “rampant understaffing has caused a significant increase in controller workload and a subsequent need to increase the use of overtime, resulting in a dangerous and unsustainable rise in controller fatigue.”...
moreDayJet, FAA To Jointly Prove NextGen Technologies
June 10, 2008
Very light jet air-taxi operator DayJet today signed an agreement with the FAA to start a five-year, phased implementation of proven NextGen technologies throughout Florida in collaboration with the Florida DOT Aviation Office and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The government-industry partnership is tasked with developing replicable procedures that...
moreNatca Endorses Obama for President
June 10, 2008
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (Natca) late last week endorsed Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) for president. According to the controllers union, Obama is “a champion of fair collective bargaining rights for controllers [and] a fierce advocate for aviation safety and holding the FAA accountable.” Two years ago, Obama introduced the FAA Fair...
moreCockpit retrofits
June 01, 2008
Manufacturers rethink approach to market for major avionics upgrades
moreAircraft Electronics Association Report
June 01, 2008
Cabin electronics dominate at this year's convention in Washington
moreFMS limitations leave some operators unable to use LPVs
June 01, 2008
Although WAAS LPV (lateral precision with vertical guidance) approaches have been popping up at airports around the U.S. at an impressive rate, only a handful of business jets are approved to fly the procedures. That’s because most flight management systems don’t yet support the new type of approach and some airplanes might not be approved to do so without...
moreAvionics News Update: Spectrum chooses Apex avionics
June 01, 2008
Spectrum Aeronautical last month announced the selection of Honeywell’s Primus Apex integrated avionics system for the all-composite S-40 Freedom midsize business jet it is developing. Company president Austin Blue said Apex was chosen for the S-40 because it is a reliable and mature product that offers “best in class” functionality, in addition to...
moreAvionics News Update: Avidyne unveils Iridium transceiver
June 01, 2008
Avidyne introduced at EBACE in Geneva last month an Iridium-based satellite data transceiver that the company said can provide to customers in Europe in-flight weather graphics and text similar to those the XM and WSI services provide to users in the U.S. The MLX770 datalink weather transceiver will sell for around $12,000 and, in addition to providing...
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