Content Archive: July 2016

Engines

Five-blade Composite Prop Boosts Evolution Performance

The propeller is lighter weight and increases speed, among other things.

GlobalParts.Aero To Host Events at Oshkosh

The manufacturer will host the AirVenture Cup Air Race and offer Zodiac oxygen masks while providing free GC-012 chargers to Oshkosh attendees.
Avionics

Astronics To Offer Special Show Pricing for EVS

Buyers of the company's specificed enhanced vision systems will receive a discount during EAA Airventure.

Jeppesen Terminal Charts Added to Garmin Pilot iOS App

Jeppesen terminal charts can now be viewed within Garmin Pilot from the charts page and in split screen mode alongside the moving map.
ATC

TAG Aviation Spain Obtains RNP1 Approval

To get approved, TAG Aviation’s Spanish flight center had to ensure all of its aircraft and crews are compliant with RNP requirements.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Facebook Reveals First Flight of Solar-Powered Aquila Drone

The social networking company is developing the high-flying aircraft to close gaps in global Internet coverage.
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Aircraft

New Eclipse 'Canada' To Have More Performance, Range

The twinjet will also have an integrated Garmin G3000 suite and flat-rated Pratt & Whitney Canada PW615 turbofans.
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Engines

Hartzell Introduces Rebuilt Alternators To Help Meet Demand

As it deals with supply chain issues surrounding its new built gear-driven alternators, Hartzell goes the factory-refurb route.
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Study: Bizav Nearly €100 Billion Industry in Europe

EBAA asked Booz Allen Hamilton to conduct the study to educate politicians and regulators on scope of the industry and its economic impact.
Regulations and Government

GAO To Release Probe on Aviation Fuel Fraud Law

Business aviation advocates believe the decade-old law is costing the aviation trust fund millions in non-commercial aviation fuel tax revenue.