Banyan Receives STC Approval for Aviator 200
AIN: Banyan Air Service received the first STC for the SwiftBroadBand 200 class of service in the U.S. The Aviator 200 is a lightweight Inmarsat-based system that provides a Wi-Fi hotspot….
Garmin Software SB 0533 Released
Garmin: New 2010 IGRF Magnetic Field Model For All Garmin Integrated Flight Deck Equipped Aircraft This Service Bulletin contains instructions for updating the IGRF (International Geometric Reference Frame) Magnetic Field Model….
Star Wars technology coming soon to an airport near you
AOPA: Honeywell says its Synthetic Enhanced Vision System, which layers GPS with 3D virtual reality, will be available at major airports within the next few years. By offering pilots real-time updates….
NextGen computers: 3-Year delay and higher costs
AOPA NextGen computers face 3-year delay, higher costs“Operational challenges” will force a three-year delay in replacing computers at 20 air traffic control centers across the country. The computers help direct….
Airbags in your airplane?
AOPA NTSB studies airbags for general aviationThe National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the use of airbags on general aviation aircraft. The NTSB will post results of a study online….
NTSB wants inspections for ELT mounts
AVWEB: NTSB: INSPECT ELT MOUNTSBased on recent history, the NTSB Friday sent two safety recommendations to the FAA requiring operators to inspect the mountings of all ELT transmitters installed on….