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NTSB Investigating 737 Nose-Gear Failure
The nose landing gear collapsed as a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700
was landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport at 5:45 p.m. on Monday. Read
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Two Avionics Companies Join Forces
Dynon Avionics, which manufacturers avionics for experimental and light
sport aircraft around the world, has acquired Advanced Flight Systems,
the two companies announced on Monday. Read
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Pilot's Guide to
Avionics Now Available
The 2012-13 edition of the Aircraft Electronics Association's
Pilot's Guide to Avionics is now available. To request a
complimentary copy, visit AEAPilotsGuide.net.
This special 10th anniversary edition is a consumer's directory
containing buyer's guides, educational articles and timely information
about the avionics industry, its products and its people. The
publication helps pilots make better buying decisions and locate more
than 1,300 AEA member companies, including government-certified repair
stations around the world.
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Cirrus Sales Up, Cessna Down
A 60-percent drop in deliveries for business jets meant a $203 million
decrease in revenues for Cessna in the second quarter, compared to last
year, parent company Textron reported last week. Cirrus reported income
growth of 36 percent so far this year. Read
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JT-8D9 Jet Engine Auction
— August 6 at San Bernardino International Airport
Authority
ATTN: fixed base operators, repair shops, parts dealers, charter & cargo
operators, and private owners. Bar None Auction will hold a live
on-site and online auction of nearly 500 items, including tools, testing
equipment, support fixtures, and more. Features six JT-8D9 jet engines.
On-site preview starts at 8:00am, and the auction begins at 10:00am. Click here for a complete inventory and
information.
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Continental Buys Thielert Aircraft Engines
Continental Motors announced today that it has bought the bankrupt
assets of Thielert Aircraft Engines for an undisclosed sum. The deal has
been in the works for several months and overnight makes Continental the
volume leader in aircraft diesel manufacture. Read
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The Phillips 66® Aviation Wings™ Card — The Card
That Does More
When your primary business is aviation, your primary fuel charge card
should be the Phillips 66®
Aviation Wings™ Card. With more locations, more rewards, and
superior service, your Wings Card is convenient and flexible. Use it
with your WingPoints® Rewards
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apply online today for the card that does more. Click here to start now.
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FAA To Issue 787 ELT Inspection Order
The FAA says it will issue an Airworthiness Directive this week to
operators of the Boeing 787, requiring an inspection of the airplane's
emergency locator transmitters. Read
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Aircraft Financing
Doesn't Have to Be Difficult
No matter the reason for purchasing an aircraft, AOPA Aviation
Finance Company, LLC can help AOPA members find the right financing
for new and used general aviation aircraft. Our friendly loan
specialists help take the hassle out of navigating through the financing
process and can find you competitive rates and terms. Call AOPA Aviation
Finance to learn more at 1 (800) 62-PLANE or click here for more information.
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Levil Technology's New AW ADAHRS
Levil Technology is out with a new portable ADS-B unit that included air
data input, making it the industry's first portable ADAHRS unit. It sell
for $1,395. AVweb's Paul Bertorelli recently flew it in his Cub. Read
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SocialFlight Launches
General Aviation Ambassador Program
You can play a key role in the revitalization of General Aviation! Join
the dozens of volunteers in the new SocialFlight GA Ambassador program
giving pilots more places to fly and helping organizations learn how to
host successful aviation events! SocialFlight contains over 4,000
aviation events and is growing every day! Check out the no-cost
SocialFlight app for iPad/iPhone, Android, and online at SocialFlight.com or contact info@socialflight.com.
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WingX Pro7 Product Tour
Aviation Consumer's Paul Bertorelli walks through the features of Hilton
Software's latest release of WingX Pro on the iPad. Read
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Continental Motors
Provides Best Price on Magnetos and Harnesses
Formerly Bendix Ignition Systems; available only through Continental
Motors Authorized Distributors. In stock and ready for immediate
shipment. Click ad at left for pricing matrix with part numbers.
Don't Accept Anything But the Gold – Gold Standard Magnetos from
Continental.
Consider Continental Motors before
purchasing your next set of magnetos. To order, call (877)
777-1870 or (251) 990-5080.
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