Industry Round-up

AVweb’s search of aviation news worldwide found announcements from Avidyne, Jeppesen, Beechcraft and the National Air Transportation Association. Avidyne Corporationannounced that they are offering a new lower-priced IFD440 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM, starting at $12,399, including mounting tray and installation kit.The new entry-level pricing option allows customers to add wireless (Wi-Fi & Bluetooth) for $1,300 and Forward Looking […]

AVweb’s search of aviation news around the world found announcements from PS Engineering, Banyan Air Service, the National Weather Service and the Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide. PS Engineering announced the new PMA8000BTi audio selector panel, a version of the very popular PMA800BT that includes IntelliAudio(R) spatial audio technology. Shipments of these units began […]

AVweb’s search of news in aviation found an electronic flight manual for Cirrus aircraft, an online course for new drone flyers, an airshow debut for the Legend Cub, and a new takeoff weight for the Airbus H145 helicopter.Cirrus Aircraft announced the debut of their latest innovation in flight training – the Interactive Flight Operations Manual […]

AVweb’s search of aviation news around the world found a new name for the expanding Nashua Flight Simulator, a new international seller for Seeker aircraft, and 2016 award applications announced by GAMA and NATA. Nashua Flight Simulator has gone national – to National Flight Simulator (NFS). The corporate name change reflects client and revenue growth, […]

AVweb’s search of news in aviation turned up a Published Pricing feature for OverhaulBids.com, an expansion for a Piper training school, Airforms’ latest product for Cessnas, and a new look for the Diamond DA40 Tundra version. OverhaulBids.com now offers Published Pricing for engine overhauls. Know the cost for Lycoming, Continental, and Pratt & Whitney overhauls. […]

AVweb’s search of what’s new in aviation found a milestone for Rolls-Royce engines, this year’s Spirit of Flight Award winner, a new marketplace for drones and a new startup company for pilot training devices. Rolls-Royce AE civil engines have powered the Embraer ERJ series of regional jets, Embraer Legacy 600 and 650 corporate jets, Saab […]

AVweb’s search of aviation news found announcements from airline training company CAE, a new quick-build airplane kit,details for the nextWomen in Aviation Conference, and an announcement fromLiving Legends of Aviation.CAE announced a series of training solution contracts valued at more than C$100 million with five airlines. The diversity of these agreements highlights the span of […]

AVweb’s search of aviation news around the world found a partnership between Envoy Air and ATP Flight School, new features for the Garmin Pilot app, EASA engine certification for the Bell 505 helicopter, and national recognition for two aerospace organizations. Garmin is bringing enhanced flight plan filing capabilities to Garmin Pilot, which now incorporates the […]

AVweb’s search of aviation news around the world found announcements from Flying Eyes Sunglasses, Piper Aircraft, Just Aircraft, and ForeFlight. Flying Eyes Sunglasses of Austin, Texas, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise $50,000 for its new line of products. Flying Eyes began when Dean Siracusa, a private pilot, could no longer stand the headaches […]

AVweb’s search of news in aviation found a new patent for Aspen Avionics, AOPA’s updated flying club features, a call for NATA award nominations, and the first delivery of Airbus’ U.S.-made H125 helicopter. Aspen Avionics announced it has been awarded a U.S. patent for its groundbreaking Connected Panel wireless cockpit system. The patent, first applied […]