Content Archive: March 2024

Avionics

Shadin Updates AIS-450 Synchro for Legacy Output

Enables retention of legacy interfacing systems in older aircraft
Shadin AIS-450 Synchro
Regulations and Government

Florida Case Alleges Aviation Fuel Pricing Fraud against Travolta Company

Pilots allegedly embezzled nearly $800,000 from Travolta business
Training and Workforce

Aerocor Sees 20% Rise in New Eclipse Pilot Training

Company reports a growing number of first-time Eclipse owners
Aerocor instructor Rich Hayes (left) with an Eclipse student.
Maintenance and Modifications

PWI Earns Approval for Lear 35/36 LED Cabin Lighting

The systems require no modifications for use on the light jets
PWI cabin interior LED lighting strip
Maintenance and Modifications

Philippines' ACTSI Gets FAA Nod for Wheel and Tire Shop

Service complements sheet metal and battery repair capabilities
TJ Trinidad from ACTSI
Training and Workforce

AIN Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

CALS is an invitation-only event for Corporate Aviation Leaders. CALS East will be held July 15-17, 2024 at the Westin Newport Jersey City, NJ. Click here to learn more.
CALS
Cabin Interior and Electronics

AMI Aviation Demos King Air Starlink Satcom

Broadband low-earth-orbit satcom delivers high-speed service
King Air 200 Starlink satcom installation
Avionics

Garmin's Citation CJ2 Avionics Upgrade Nears Approval

The retrofit will include TXi flight displays, GTN Xi navigators, GFC 600 digital autopilot
Garmin avionics upgrade for Cessna CJ2
Charter & Fractional

Digital Checkout Added to Charter Flight Quote Platform

Software integration expected to streamline flight quote and payment process
MySky Quote platform
Aircraft

Joby's eVTOL Aircraft Coming to MacDill Air Force Base

Operational testing will begin at MacDill in 2025
Two of Joby’s prototype electric air taxi aircraft at the company’s flight test and manufacturing facilities in Marina, California.