Digital Wireless Sound System Offers Up to 5 Listening Selection 

Flight Display Systems President and Founder, David Gray, is leading an industry revolution.

Flight Display Systems, the leader in manufacturing cabin entertainment solutions, introduced at NBAA the aircraft industry’s first 5-Source Wireless Audio Transmitter, which is designed to bring maximum on-board listening versatility....

O’Keeffe Appointed NARA Chairman 

Michael O’Keeffe, Sr. Vice President at Banyan Air Service, was recently appointed as Board Chairman for the National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA). O'Keeffe has been a NARA member since 2003 and has been elected by his peers to be the 2009 Chairmana of the Association, said President, Susan Sheets....

SPECIAL BULLETIN - Request from Hope Air 

We have had a special request from Hope Air and are passing it on to our members. As you know, Hope Air is CBAA’s designated charity and I sit on Hope Air’s Board of Directors. A family living in Victoria, BC (Mum, Dad and two daughters) need help to get to Toronto for vital surgery....

Tom Hendershot, Executive Director of AMTSociety, Unanimously Elected to Board of Northrup  

Tom Hendershot, AMTSociety Executive Director, was recently unanimously elected to the board of the Northrop Rice Foundation. The Northrop Rice Foundation, a 501(C3) nonprofit organization, was established in 1994....

Avfuel-Branded Dealer Riverhawk Aviation (HKY) Expands Company Offerings with Acquisitions 

Avfuel-branded dealer Riverhawk Aviation continues its expansion of fixed-base operation (FBO) offerings with the acquisitions of Profile Aviation and Carolina Air Charter. To support the expanded operations, Riverhawk Aviation has hired new employees and provided advanced training to the existing company-personnel. Riverhawk Aviation focuses on maximizing convenience, service and safety to all its customers, including business travelers, sports professionals, corporate banking institutions and universities....

Physical Challenges are Left Behind as KC Area Kids Take to the Skies 

Nearly 100 disabled and seriously ill children from the Kansas City area will experience the wonders of aviation at the upcoming Challenge Air “Fly Day,” hosted by Executive Beechcraft. This inspiring, once-in-a-lifetime introduction to aviation takes place on Saturday, October 11, 2008, from 9 am to 4 pm at the Kansas City Downtown Airport....

J.A. Air Center Moving to Chicagoland's Aurora Municipal Airport (KARR) 

A move and major expansion is nearing completion at J.A. Air Center. The longtime West Chicago-based (KDPA) service company is moving to Chicagoland's Aurora Municipal Airport (KARR). Sitting just outside the Class B Chicago airspace but with direct tollway access (no stoplights to the Chicago Loop), the new location is positioned perfectly for Chicago arrivals....

Banyan Avionics Continues Expansion of its High Speed Data Program 

Banyan’s avionics department has recently completed a High Speed Data/WI-FI installation on a Boeing Business Jet (BBJ). The installation was done at the customer’s home base during a minimum maintenance inspection. The existing Honeywell MCS-6000 Satellite Communication system was retrofitted with a Honeywell HD-710 and augmented with the EMS CNX-200 Router. Voice and Data services were provided by industry-leader Satcom Direct. The installation also included removing the legacy Magnastar telephone system and replacing it with the Iridium based ICS-200 with six wireless handsets from International Communications Group (ICG)....

Midwest Aviation Increases Business with Competitive Aviation Fuel Prices  

In a campaign to attract cross-country jet fuel stops, Midwest Aviation (KMML) continues to offer competitive fuel pricing options despite national price hikes and global crude oil spikes. As an Avfuel-branded FBO that offers Avfuel Contract Fuel, Midwest Aviation is able to offer jet fuel at competitive rates and keeps prices down on ramp fees and other aircraft services. As a result, this fall Midwest expects to attract more savvy flight departments who are “smart” flight planning their routes around the country to coincide with the best fuel and service rates. ...

Castle & Cooke Aviation Announces Website Redesign 

Castle & Cooke Aviation is pleased to announce our newly redesigned website! We would like you to be among the first to see the new site at: www.castlecookeaviation.com....

Jamestown Aviation Now Serving Chautauqua Lake Region With Avfuel-Branded Products and Services 

Jamestown Aviation Company (JHW) could see a higher volume of general aviation customers this year, attracted to the region by a new NASCAR-approved speedway. The Lake Erie Speedway is located 30 minutes from the full-service Jamestown FBO via Internet 86. It is an exciting addition to a region that is already ripe with attractions and activities for both visitors of business and leisure....

GENERAL DYNAMICS-JET AVIATION DEAL TO BOOST GULFSTREAM MRO CAPACITY  

By Marsha Barancik

General Dynamics' recently announced acquisition of Jet Aviation will enable it to service aircraft in countries where sales of GA aircraft, particularly of its Gulfstream models, are spiking. The defense contractor said it was buying the Zurich-based aircraft service provider for roughly $2.25 billion. The deal will specifically allow General Dynamics to boost its overseas maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capacity for Gulfstream jets....

AOPA HELPS PILOTS LEARN FROM OTHERS' MISTAKES 

By Marsha Barancik

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association's Air Safety Foundation (AOPA-ASF) helps pilots avoid accidents by learning from their peers' mistakes. "Accident Case Study: VFR into IMC," available online in a few days, enables pilots to learn from each other in a very analytical context, David Wright, AOPA-ASF Vice President of Operations, said. ...

August Highlights from ATC Reform News 

By Robert W. Poole, Jr.

Why Is ADS-B So Far Off-Track?
On July 16, 1999 (that’s more than nine years ago), the New York Times carried Matt Wald’s detailed article about UPS cargo jets making night landings at Wilmington, Ohio using ADS-B/In, with a cockpit display showing other air traffic. That same year, the FAA began its historic Capstone program in Alaska, under which hundreds of mostly general aviation planes were equipped with the equivalent of ADS-B/In with a cockpit display of weather and air traffic. With enthusiastic GA support, Capstone is now being expanded to 4,000 Alaska planes. Overseas, IATA loves ADS-B, CANSO loves ADS-B, and aggressive ADS-B programs are under way in Canada, Australia, and Southeast Asia/Pacific....

TWC Aviation Completes Move to Van Nuys Airport 

TWC Aviation, Inc., announced the completion of its move to its custom-built hangar and office complex at the Van Nuys Airport. The new headquarters features the latest technology to support 24-hour worldwide operations while providing world-class amenities to its aircraft owners and charter clients. The attached 45,000-square-foot hangar with state-of-the-art security and video surveillance can accommodate private jets of all sizes....