Since 1986 Harry Weisberger has been a contributor to Aviation International News and a regular member of its HAI and NBAA convention news editorial staff. He was previously a marketing communications specialist for Sperry Flight Systems in Phoenix, providing information involving the general aviation, airline, defense and space market segments. His aviation journalism activity has also included writing and editing for Flight Training, Business Aviation Safety Journal, Private Pilot and Arizona Flyways (for whom he interviewed Barry Goldwater and Paul Tibbets. He has also contributed to Smithsonian Air &amp; Space and Aero magazines. He served 5-1/2 years on active duty with the U.S. Navy as a radar intercept officer in F4 Phantom jet fighters, followed by Naval Air Reserve duty as a patrol plane navigator. Weisberger’s journalism career began at the Santa Ana Register (now Orange County Register) where he was a beat reporter and copy desk editor. He holds a commercial pilot license with instrument rating, has logged 1,980 pilot hours and has owned or been a partner in five general aviation aircraft.

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Sikorsky Aircraft has selected TrueNorth Avionics’ Simphone airborne telephone systems as OEM standard options on new S-76 series and S-92 helicopters. TrueNorth, exhibiting at Booth No. 1671, provides airmobile Iridium and Inmarsat voice, fax and data equipment for general aviation users.
The TrueNorth Simphone Chorus airborne telecom system provides two-channel Iridium service plus Inmarsat Swift64, with full capability to access SwiftBroadband when Inmarsat makes that service fully operational in mid-2009 after final repositioning of the I-4 geosynchronous satellites.
The Ottawa, Canada company is offering its dual-channel Iridium-only Simphon¯e Prelude radiotelephone for light jets and turboprops at an introductory price of $24,900 effective through year-end. MSRP for the now-available Prelude is $29,950.

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

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.

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

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News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

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New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

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Products primarily serve business aviation aftermarket and OEMs of VVIP aircraft

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Amy Wilder

Half-duplex antenna installed on a Phenom 300E under an EASA STC, with ANAC validation pending

Gogo Expands Galileo HDX to South America

Kerry Lynch

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

Jet Aviation installed the unit, which is available at Jet Aviation and authorized Gulfstream service centers

EASA OKs STC for Direct Current Plane Simple Antenna

Sarah Rose

First STC for Gogo Galileo HDX on light jet

EASA Certifies Gogo Galileo Antenna Install on Phenom 300

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

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