Deicing Safety Alert The National Transportation Safety Board issued Safety Alert SA-097 ahead of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, reminding operators that flying in icing conditions can present operational risks, including the adverse effects of airframe and propeller icing on aircraft performance, which can make managing the airplane’s flightpath and airspeed more difficult and can…
The National Institute of Civil Aeronautics (INAC) Venezuela has accepted the Federal Aviation Administration’s supplemental type certification (STC SA03209NY) for the installation of the Quiet Fan Jet composite propeller MTV-27-1-E-C-F-R(P)/CFR225-55f on the Beechcraft King Air 200 series powered by P&WC PT6A-41, -42, -52, -61 propeller turbines. This installation is already certified by EASA, FAA Transport Canada,…
ForeFlight has rolled out its latest release, ForeFlight 16.8, and it includes enhancements to streamline your workflow, making it easier to access vital information and adjust your view on the go. A new strip at the bottom of the flight plan (FPL) drawer gives you an improved view of key flight information, with a touch…
Atlantic Aviation Nashville, the newest facility in the company’s network, has opened at Nashville International Airport (KBNA). The 24.5-acre Atlantic Aviation BNA includes a new 12,000-square-foot state-of-the-art terminal building and a new 30,000-square-foot heated hangar with 28-foot door clearance and adjoining office and shop space. The main terminal area offers brightly lit expanded ramp space…
Garmin recently announced the certification of Runway Occupancy Awareness (ROA), marking the first certified software solution utilizing the Surface Indications and Alert (SURF-IA) technology. ROA uses ADS-B traffic to alert the crew of potential runway incursions caused by nearby airborne aircraft, aircraft on the ground and ground vehicles. The initial Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification…
Textron Aviation recently announced a special edition 60th anniversary option for the iconic Beechcraft King Air 260 and 360 turboprops to celebrate the aircraft’s proud history of being the best-selling business turboprop family in the world. The new “Crimson Edition” King Air features a striking new interior and a vibrant red and silver exterior paint…
SmartSky, provider of the most advanced inflight air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity for business aviation, announced the issuance of an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for SmartSky LITE on the King Air 350i. The certificate covers installation of the award-winning inflight Wi-Fi system for King Air models B200, B200C, B200GT, 250, 250C, 250EP, 260, 260C, 300, 350,…
Textron Aviation Inc. announced recently that it is expanding its relationship with longtime channel partner Gama Aviation. Newly designated as an Authorized Sales Representative (ASR) for Textron Aviation Special Missions aircraft in the United Kingdom and Ireland, Gama Aviation will now feature special missions variants of the entire portfolio of Beechcraft and Cessna aircraft. This…
Marsh Brothers Aviation (MBA), a leading manufacturer of advanced polymer seal and bearing solutions for the aviation industry, has received Transport Canada approval for its innovative new King Air Flap Roller Bearing. The revolutionary new product – the first polymer bearing solution Marsh Brothers Aviation has developed for commercial aircraft – solves a critical maintenance…
Conidia Bioscience has introduced a test kit that will rapidly detect microbial contamination in jet fuel. The Fuelstat One test can be used throughout the entire fuel supply chain, from storage terminal to wing tank, offering a comprehensive overview of the fuel’s quality. The simple, rapid lateral flow test can be conducted on free water or…