Garmin is adding a new layer to aviation safety through the certification of new software that alerts pilots to possible runway incursions, it announced Wednesday. Runway Occupancy Awareness (ROA) is a software solution that uses Surface Indications and Alert (SURF-IA) technology...
If you’re flying over remote terrain where traditional communication methods may be unreliable, you may be wondering how anyone would be able to reach you in case of an emergency. This is where a personal locator beacon (PLB) or a satellite...
The FAA has awarded Tecnam full type certification under Part 23 regulations for its P-Mentor trainer, the manufacturer announced. According to Tecnam, the company is now on track to begin deliveries to U.S. flight schools. “The FAA certification of the P-Mentor...
Garmin announced on February 13 that it had obtained FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the GFC 500 digital autopilot in Beechcraft A35 and B35 aircraft. This cutting-edge autopilot, designed for light piston aircraft, offers superior in-flight characteristics, self-monitoring capabilities, and reduced...
Garmin has published a service advisory stating that “display repairs for the WAAS and Non-WAAS GPS 400, GNC 420, and GNS 430 are no longer available and have been discontinued.” The GNS 430/530 was introduced in 1998 and produced until 2011....
What do you do to go one better than your best? In the turboprop world, it’s all about more power and more speed. Piper Aircraft revealed its most powerful single ever—the M700 Fury—in a livestream event Tuesday afternoon. The new $4.1...
Prodded along perhaps by recent competition in the low-end com radio market, Garmin on Wednesday announced it will debut two new units targeted closely to replacing the legacy BendixKing KX155s and the like, fitting their form factor and dialing down the...
With a certain degree of stealth leading up to the unveiling, Cirrus Aircraft announced in a live event Thursday night its latest installment of the SR series, the SR G7. Rethought from the inside out, the G7 series—including the SR20, SR22,...
Airbus Flight Academy Europe (AFAE) marked its commitment to environmental sustainability and cutting-edge training with the recent delivery of four state-of-the-art Elixir aircraft. These aircraft, tailored for global professional flight training organizations, were received at AFAE’s Angouleme, France, facility earlier this...
Have you begun your holiday shopping? If you’re on the lookout for gifts suitable for pilots, mechanics, or aviation enthusiasts, the vast selection available can be overwhelming. We took on the challenge, navigating the cyber crowds to explore offerings from various...
