Press Release: Eclipse Aviation Achieves FAA Certification of Avio NG By Taxijet Press Release: Eclipse Aviation, manufacturer of the world's first very light jet (VLJ), announced that it has received certification of Avio NG from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Avio NG Total Aircraft Integration system, exclusive to the Eclipse 500 VLJ, provides centralized control of virtually all Eclipse 500 systems and avionics functions. Avio NG significantly reduces pilot workload by simplifying tasks, generating useful information and acting as a virtual copilot.
Press Release: FAA Certifies Alakai's Engine Trend Monitoring System for Cirrus Aircraft By Krissy Hanson In a press release, Alakai Technologies Corporation announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installation of the company's Engine Trend Monitoring System (ETMS) on Cirrus SR20 and SR22 aircraft. The certification also applies to Alakai's Digital Flight Data Recording System (DFDS) software which, when combined with the ETMS, effectively provides the popular Cirrus piston-engine aircraft with a "black box" recorder, currently not required on aircraft with fewer than 10 seats.
Press Release: Hartzell Introduces Proprietary Propeller De-Ice Product Line By Mike Disbrow Hartzell Propeller Inc. is introducing its own line of Hartzell-designed propeller de-ice components, with plans to support the entire catalog of Hartzell propellers that feature de-ice capability. The new Hartzell de-ice components will replace previous, third-party manufactured de-ice parts, including de-icer boots, wire harnesses, and slip rings.
2006 Year In Review By Mary Grady Brisk sales, new airplanes, no hurricanes -- despite troubles in the towers, some tragic flights, and worries about the future, overall a pretty good year for general aviation. Here's our year-end review of the news.
AVweb Gallery: EAA Sport Pilot Tour Draws to a Close in San Diego By Glenn Pew The EAA's Sport Pilot Tour came to an official close this past weekend at San Diego's Brown Field. AVweb's Glenn Pew made the trip to check out the sport planes (and sport pilots) on this last stop of the year-long promotional and educational tour.
Eclipse Aviation Customer/Investor Update 11-27-06 By Vern Raburn Eclipse President Vern Raburn addresses delivery dates, payment plans, and other transitional issues in an e-mail letter to the company's investors and customers.
