Utilizing data from Sentry and Sentry Plus devices, this new layer in the ForeFlight Mobile app displays the measured intensity of turbulence at multiple altitudes, making it easy to find the smoothest altitude along your route. Individual turbulence reports are displayed as colored dots on the Maps tab in ForeFlight: gray to indicate smooth air,…
The Radar (Lowest-Tilt) layer only depicts radar returns obtained at the lowest angle of the radar’s sweep, which better correspond to where precipitation is reaching the ground in the form of rain or snow. The new layer benefits from significantly reduced latency of six minutes or less and also provides enhanced spatial resolution, although the…
Garmin announced expanded coverage of the Garmin Navigation Database to now include Europe. Offered for a variety of Garmin aviation products, including integrated flight decks, navigators, flight displays, portables and more, the launch of the Garmin Navigation Database for Europe introduces new cost-effective ways to purchase database updates. This includes single updates, annual bundle options…
Elliott Aviation recently announced their new partnership with Starlink as an authorized dealer of Starlink’s cutting-edge satellite internet technology. This collaboration is set to redefine the standards of in-flight connectivity, offering unmatched internet speeds and reliability to the aviation industry. In an era where connectivity is as crucial in the skies as it is on…
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is hosting their next regional forum June 12 at Westchester County Airport (HPN) in White Plains, New York. The immersive all-day event will feature engaging educational sessions, opportunities to connect with others in the business aviation industry, and over 100 exhibits highlighting the latest services, equipment and cutting-edge technologies…
The Hartzell Service Center’s warranty on work performed at the Federal Aviation Adimintration (FAA)-certified repair station in Piqua, Ohio, is now two years or 2,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first, extended from one year or 1,000 flight hours, whichever occurred first. As the Hartzell factory-owned repair station for the overhaul and repair of Hartzell props…
SmartSky, provider of the most advanced inflight air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity for business aviation, announced that sales and installation partner Davinci Jets Services has completed a first-article installation of the award-winning SmartSky LITE™ system on a Beechcraft King Air 350 and the aircraft has returned to service. The expected supplemental type certification by the FAA will…
Banyan Air Service located at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) announced it has become a dealer for Starlink’s system for aviation. Starlink’s advanced satellite technology, leveraging a constellation of LEO satellites, aims to deliver high-speed connectivity and reliability to aircraft flying across the U.S. skies and beyond. This advanced system enables passengers to stay…
Garmin recently announced enhancements for its FltPlan safety management system (SMS) with updates to the Flight Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT) and a completely new safety performance dashboard. The redesigned FRAT requires less input from pilots and now includes the ability for operators to customize FRATs for different pilots and aircraft. The new reporting dashboard allows…
Banyan Air Service, a Fixed Base Operator (FBO), announces a dedicated program to complete Gogo Business Aviation AVANCE installations on small- to large-cabin aircraft with minimal downtime. Banyan has arranged a skilled crew at its master technician facility in the heart of South Florida at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) to facilitate the increased level…