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ADS-B products continue to perk along and at AEA in Nashville, FreeFlight Systems announced the certification of its RANGR 978 UAT ADS-B solution with an approved model list totaling more than 400 aircraft. The RANGR, at a list price of $5495, provides both ADS-B In and Out solutions in a single box, along with a […]

During the 57th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show, the Aircraft Electronics Association’s Educational Foundation announced the names of 22 individuals who were awarded individual scholarships worth more than $125,000 for the 2014-15 academic year. The AEA Educational Foundation awards scholarships to students pursuing a career in the general aviation maintenance and aircraft electronics […]

Garmin introduced an angle of attack indicator system with the GI 260 that the company says offers “intuitive, safety-enhancing AOA information which is simple to install in GA aircraft.” The system, which includes the display, the pitot and the air data computer will sell for $1,499 and operates differently from lift reserve type systems. The […]

Only one passenger asked for medical attention after a US Airways A320’s nose gear collapsed on what sounds like a rocky takeoff attempt from Philadelphia Airport on Thursday. Some of the 149 passengers, who hoped to fly to Fort Lauderdale on the early evening flight, told local media the aircraft took off and then settled […]

Airborne connectivity has developed into a lively market for business aircraft and even for owner-flown singles and twins. Its the latter category that BendixKing is pitching its new AeroWave 100 cabin internet system to. In this video shot at the AEA show in Nashville, BendixKings Jim Zanino explains that the AeroWave uses an Inmarsat satellite […]

Aspen Avionics says its serious about reducing the cost of new avionics and at the Aircraft Electronic Association Convention in Nashville it rolled out a new product to prove it. At a price of $4995, Aspen showed off its new VFR-only EFIS intend for aircraft owners who would like glass, but dont want or need […]

Our weekly survey of aviation news found the newest formal recognition of top aviation professionals, an aircraft now being offered for sale on Amazon.com, a survey reporting that hiring in aviation is expected to be up this year and FltPlan now offering Velocity Weather by Baron. Every year for the past 50 years, the General […]

As the Aircraft Electronics Association opens its 57th annual convention in Nashville today, it reports that avionics sales were up 6.9 percent in 2013 over the previous year. In this AVweb video, AEA president Paula Derks says total worldwide sales for general aviation avionics amounted to $2.42 billion and trends for 2014 look similarly positive […]

If industry forecasts about the growth of the unmanned aerial vehicle market are correct, there could be as many as 1.2 million drones buzzing around the national airspace during the next decade and someone will need to maintain them. A new company called Robotic Skies sees a robust market in supporting and servicing UAV systems […]

On March 12, DAHER-SOCATA revealed its new TBM 900 single-engine turboprop at a ceremony in Tarbes, France. (PDF) Including what was described as 26 modifications to its predecessor, the TBM 850, the recently certified TBM 900 has an announced max cruise speed of 330 knots at 28,000 feet. At a reduced power setting, it has […]