Content Archive: December 2009

Avionics

The Future of Global Navigation

For years the world’s aviation authorities have been preparing for the transition to a re-imagined operating environment where an array of new technologies
Rotorcraft

Production ramp-up slow for two-seat Cabri

Hélicoptères Guimbal, the France-based manufacturer that is offering a more modern, pricier alternative to existing piston-engine helicopters (see
Avionics

Garmin adds TCAS, TAS to its portfolio

It’s official: Garmin can now add to its list of avionics specialties the coveted title of TCAS maker.
FBOs

Three new facilities added at Arkansas’ Adams Field

Design/build firm Tectonic Management Group has completed three new facilities at Adams Field in Little Rock, Ark., including a new FBO facility for Superm
Accidents

Preliminary report: King Air crashes on test flight

Hawker Beechcraft King Air B200, Greer, S.C., Nov.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

High-end BBJ offered by Jet Aviation, Andrew Winch

Thus far, the bizliner completions sector has remained comparatively solid despite the effects of the recession on the rest of the industry.
FBOs

Castle & Cook reveals plans for Van Nuys site

FBO chain Castle & Cooke Aviation has signed a 30-year lease at Van Nuys Airport in southern California with Los Angeles World Airports, which confers
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: Blackhawk modifications expands distributor network

Distributor agreements have been signed in the U.S., Europe and Australia by Blackhawk Modifications.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Rotorcraft Update: IBF System Approved for AW139

Donaldson’s Aerospace Filtration Systems (AFS) unit has received supplemental type certificate approval from the FAA for an inlet barrier filter (IBF) syst