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Accidents

Phoenix ENG midair spurs reforms

A fatal midair between two television news helicopters in Phoenix last year has prompted better communications and procedures within the local helicopter c
Aircraft

Flight testing imminent for Sierra Super S-II

The Citation S550-based Sierra Super S-II completed a 36-minute maiden flight September 26 at Sierra’s Uvalde, Texas modification center.
Avionics

EFB provider now displays ADS-B data

AirGator, a provider of corporate and general aviation electronic flight bag (EFB) products, and NavWorx, a designer of automated dependent surveillance-br
Aircraft

Dornier Amphib Splashes Down at NBAA

German seaplane manufacturer Dornier Aircraft this week at the NBAA Convention in Orlando, Fla., announced plans to manufacture and sell the $6 million Sea
Aircraft

BA609 Civil Tiltrotor Still on Schedule

The BA609 tiltrotor program continues on track, according to Bell/Agusta Aerospace Co.
Avionics

EVS II selected for Embraer Lineage 1000

Embraer has selected the Kollsman enhanced-vision system II (EVS II) from Elbit Systems of America for the Lineage 1000.
Avionics

Dassault takes 10,000th ACSS TCAS

ACSS–a division of L-3–yesterday afternoon marked the production of its 10,000th TCAS (traffic alert and collision avoidance system), presenting the unit t
FBOs

Million Air gives away motorcycle

Count on Kim Yensen to be turning heads on the highway in the months ahead.
Avionics

EMS Satcom goes worldwide with SkyConnect

With this summer’s acquisition of Sky Connect by parent EMS Technologies, EMS Satcom can now offer full worldwide satellite communication coverage.
Avionics

Sagem ICDS approved for Commander 690

Dallas-based Sagem Avionics (Booth No.
Maintenance and Modifications

Honeywell Adds Service Center in Denmark

DAO Aviation, located at Roskilde Airport near Copenhagen, Denmark, has been designated as a Honeywell authorized TPE331 major level service center.
Avionics

L-3 Signs Customers for ESIS

L-3 Avionics Systems has found three more homes for its GH-3100 electronic standby instrument system (ESIS).
Avionics

Rosen Aviation displays latest products

Rosen Aviation (Booth No.
Avionics

Avionics Innovations To Provide Equipment

Avionics Innovations (Booth No.
Aircraft

Cessna To Offer JetBed as an Option

JetBed (Booth No.
Engines

PW617 Gets FAA, TC Approval

The FAA and Transport Canada have granted type certification to the latest version of Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW600 family, the PW617F that powers Emb
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero To Install Blended Winglets

Aviation Partners has selected StandardAero (Booth No.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

True North lands Sikorsky

Sikorsky Aircraft has selected TrueNorth Avionics’ Simphone airborne telephone systems as OEM standard options on new S-76 series and S-92 helicopters.
Avionics

FAA OK coming soon for LPV approaches with IS&S avionics

Innovative Solutions & Support has successfully flown autopilot-coupled lateral precision with vertical guidance (LPV) approaches in the company Pilatu
Maintenance and Modifications

Raisbeck Epic Boosts C90 Mtow

Raisbeck Engineering’s (Booth No.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Finding Money To Buy That Jet Getting Harder

Business aircraft buyers can expect loans to be harder to find and more costly, according to Adam Warner, president of Key Equipment Finance, Downers Grove
Regulations and Government

New Drug/Alcohol Test Procedure Clarified

“Direct observation” of aviation employees during drug and alcohol tests applies only to individuals who are returning to duty after a previous positive te
Maintenance and Modifications

Smart Parts Program Available for Learjet 85

Bombardier Aerospace has announced that its Smart Parts program will be available for the Learjet 85 when the all-composite aircraft enters service.
FBOs

ExecuJet Adds Two Locations

ExecuJet Aviation has opened a new office in Ohio for its U.S.
Engines

GE Honda nearing HF120 certification

GE Honda Aero Engines said it is releasing hardware designs and receiving manufactured hardware for its first HF120 development engine, in preparation for
Avionics

Honeywell demos new Ovation Select system

Honeywell yesterday unveiled its new, completely redesigned Ovation Select cabin management system, a package that “seamlessly integrates entertainment and
Avionics

FlightAware offers free flight-planning software

Daniel Baker, CEO of FlightAware (Booth No.
Safety

MedAire extends BBJ contract

Remote medical care provider MedAire (Booth No.
Safety

Runway analysis goes mobile

The Aircraft Performance Group (Booth No.