Sarah Rose (they/them) is a news writer and reporter for AIN. 
Prior to AIN, Sarah worked as a journalist for Georgia Public Broadcasting, Georgia&#039;s statewide NPR and PBS affiliate. They have also worked for several national nonprofits and as a legislative assistant in U.S. Congress. As an openly nonbinary reporter, they are a proud member of the Trans Journalists Association. 
Sarah is a 2012 graduate of Kennesaw State University.

News Writer

Sarah Rose

PWI is now offering an LED cabin lighting option for Hawker 400XPs and Beechjet 400/400As under an FAA parts manufacturer approval (PMA). The company's system replaces existing fluorescent lighting with LED hardware, providing an upgraded cabin experience while reducing maintenance requirements. Four new LED cabin lighting system part numbers are included in the PMA supplement.
“Our LED cabin lighting systems enhance the flight from boarding through disembarking—the entire aircraft passenger experience,” said Robi Lorik, president and CEO of PWI. “Beechjet 400s have been a popular aircraft from their introduction, and our LED cabin light system helps extend that service.”
The LED lighting system replaces power inverters and fluorescent tubes, removing the need for high-voltage operation and reducing the potential for electrical interference. It features 4,000K neutral white light and a service life of 100,000 hours, as well as no heat generation. To ease installation, it uses the aircraft’s existing wiring and 28-volt power supply, and the&nbsp;LEDs are designed to match the size of the original fluorescent fixtures.
Beyond improved reliability, the LED system offers instant-on performance without the flicker, hum, or buzz commonly associated with fluorescent lighting.

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

PWI LED Cabin Lighting Enhances Hawker/Beechjet 400 Series

System updates light jet interior lighting

Hawker/Beechjet 400 and 400A light business jets now have an LED cabin lighting option approved under parts manufacturer approval (PMA). 

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Matt Thurber

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

Unit also offers 3G/4G cellular connectivity and Wi-Fi

Skytrac Adds First Iridium Certus DLS-140 STC

Curt Epstein

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

New York’s Westchester County Police Department fleet is among the beneficiaries

Air IP Connectivity STC’d for Bell 407

Hanneke Weitering

AeroSync Max enables secure data transmissions between aircraft and ground operations

Airbus Picks Astronautics’ Wireless Comms for H225/M 

Kerry Lynch

Essential news and analysis on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.

Developing a unified brand under the Gogo name, the company retained the Satcom Direct blue

Satcom Direct Takes on Gogo Name after $375M Acquisition

Uncapped service is available and speeds will be up to 200 Mbps

Falcons will Fly with Honeywell JetWave X Satcom

Company’s first installation was on a Bombardier Global XRS

Yingling Aviation Adds Challenger 600 to Starlink Menu

Jessica Reed

Preferred supplier agreement was renewed for three more years

Gogo/SD Extends Luxaviation Group Connectivity Deal

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

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