Flexjet Receives FAA Authorization For iPads as Paperless Cockpit Solution

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The company said phase 5 authorization comes after six months of validation testing of the device across Flexjet's fleet of aircraft and acceptance of its standard operating procedures. The company's complete transition from paper to electronic navigational charts is planned for January 2013.

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General Aviation a Boon to Nebraska

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General aviation aircraft assist operations of law enforcement, emergency medical responders, search and rescue, non-profit organizations, fire fighters, literally saving lives and helping to support local communities in dozens of ways on a daily basis.

Business aviation allows companies to travel where commercial aviation is limited or non-existent, make multiple stops in a single day and carry tools and equipment that would not be allowed on a commercial flight.

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Garmin® Brings Affordable Doppler-Capable Weather Radar to General Aviation with GWX(TM) 70

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Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the GWX 70, a new solid-state weather radar that affordably brings advanced Doppler-enabled features to general aviation aircraft. The GWX 70 combines exceptional range and adjustable scanning profiles with precision target definition for accurate, real-time weather analysis in the cockpit.
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Rare JU52 Vintage Aircraft to Visit Front Range Airport as Part of North American Tour

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Front Range Airport, part of the Avfuel-branded FBO network, will be one of only five United States stops on the RIMOWA JU52 2012 North American Tour. The rare 1930s vintage aircraft will continue on to EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis., where it will be displayed on the showcase ramp.
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Garmin G600 RVSM STC Awarded for Cheyenne III, IIIA & 400LS

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JETTECH, a leader in developing affordable aftermarket aircraft solutions, has been awarded a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for new Garmin G600 “Glass Panel” Dual EFIS installation specifically for Cheyenne III, IIIA and 400LS aircraft.
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NBAA Announces 2012 Business Aviation Regional Forum Locations

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced the 2012 schedule for its popular Business Aviation Regional Forums, offering convenient venues throughout the continental United States for Members to gather and discuss the issues affecting their operations and communities and view a host of aircraft, products and services.
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Disparate Pre-Owned Aircraft Markets Emerge

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Why does the pre-owned market appear to be good, bad and confused? The answer is the closed traffic pattern around the economy. As the recovery stumbles along, confidence remains shaky. We can’t break out of the pattern.
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