Content Archive: July 2017

Avionics

Elliott Aviation Completes ADS-B Testing for Excel/XLS

More than 2,000 business jets could qualify for Elliott Aviation's new ADS-B upgrade for Primus II-equipped airplanes.

Teen Pilot Flies Piper Cub to AirVenture

Fourteen-year-old Kyle Carden flew 800 nm in a Piper Cub to reach AirVenture this year.

Frasca To Feature Cessna 172 FTD at AirVenture

Pilots and flight schools can find the FTD at Booth 58 in the Aviation Gateway Park at AirVenture.

WAI Seeking Applicants for $570,000 in Scholarships

More than 100 scholarships will be presented during the 29th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference in March.
Regulations and Government

ATC Proposal Still Facing Uncertain Fate in U.S. House

Former Clinton and Bush officials are backing ATC reform, but say business aircraft operators should pay same fees.
Aircraft

Stratos 714 Arrives at Oshkosh

The company could offer a kit version of the aircraft before a certified version.
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Aircraft

Dassault Reaches New Heights with 2,500th Falcon

2,500th business jet is a Falcon 900LX that was handed over at Dassault's Little Rock Completion Center to a long-time Falcon customer based in the U.S.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

UK Transport Department Proposes Drone Users Registry

Once approved by Parliament, the registration scheme would apply to owners of drones weighing 250 grams and above.
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USAIG Offers Takeoff App Pro Sub with new Policies

New Owner Pilot Aircraft policy holders will receive a one-year subscription for two pilots to Sporty's Takeoff App Pro version.
ATC

Pelton Blasts ATC Privatization

Without the votes, proponents are engaging in strong arm tactics to get them, alleges the EAA chairman.
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