Press Releases

Advanced Aircrew Academy announces the addition of 13 new eLearning modules to their comprehensive library of IS-BAO compliant web-based training. The modules include training for the new one-half degree latitude spacing in the North Atlantic (RLatSM), Loss of Control – Inflight (LOC-I), and training for all employees on Aviation Safety Action Programs (ASAP). The complete […]

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 17, 2015 – PPG Industries’ (NYSE:PPG) aerospace transparencies group has received Parts Manufacturer Approval for its new-design glass-faced acrylic windshields for Hawker 800 series business jets, including the Hawker 750, 800, 800XP, 800 (U-125A), 850XP, 900XP and 1000 aircraft. The fully certified PPG windshields are available for direct sale to operators. According […]

Howard Janzen, President and CEO of Cool Planet Energy Systems, has joined the Board of Directors of Bye Aerospace, Inc., a world leader in the development of solar-electric aircraft. George Bye, Chairman and CEO of Bye Aerospace, said he was honored to welcome Janzen to the board. “Howard is an expert pilot and has a […]

(Albany, GA) – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued patrol category certification for the legendary Thrush 710P, which has been enhanced to take on special missions – including patrol and surveillance work – for environmental, military and government operations worldwide. The patrol category certification allows the Thrush 710P to add patrol work to its […]

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the achievement of several major milestones toward the certification of the G5000 in the Beechjet 400A and Hawker 400XP aircraft. System architecture and installation details, High Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF), Lightning and Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) testing to support group approval, are […]

Jeppesen, a part of Boeing Commercial Aviation Services, recently introduced new features for Mobile FliteDeck version 2.7 to enhance situational awareness and provide data for both IFR and VFR flying conditions. A new VFR theme provides general and business aviation pilots with the ability to switch between IFR and VFR data on the real time, […]

The National Transportation Safety Board is presenting a seminar regarding air traffic control in the general aviation environment. The seminar will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at the NTSB’s Training Center in Ashburn, Virginia. The NTSB has partnered with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for this useful and educational seminar. Attendees will have […]

Williams International is pleased to announce that it recently delivered its 5,000th FJ44 engine, and that the FJ44 fleet has accumulated 10,000,000 flight hours. When Williams introduced the original FJ44-1A engine in 1992, many in the aviation industry doubted that a relatively small, unknown newcomer could break into a turbine engine market dominated by household […]

NEW BERN, Nov. 11, 2015 — Tronair enters an agreement with Carolina GSE, Inc as a global distributor for their complete line of ground support equipment (GSE) and JetPorter towbarless electric aircraft tugs. “Carolina GSE is dedicated to providing the aviation industry with quality GSE while delivering first-class customer service to our customers. This distributor […]

HOUSTON, TX. — Vortek Aviation, LLC (“Vortek”), a provider of avionics services for aircraft, tis pleased to announce that it has hired Rick Santiesteban as General Manager and Director of Avionics Services. Mr. Santiesteban was previously the General Manager for Avionics at Lone Mountain Aviation in Las Vegas, NV where he developed the company into […]