New Garmin® Synthetic Vision System Receives Certification
Garmin International Inc. has proudly announced that it has received FAA supplemental type certification for the new Garmin Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT™). The new technology is designed to work in conjunction with the G1000 avionics suite, which has already been installed in numerous aircraft and which has also won much acclaim.
Royal Air Force Cosford Air Show
Set to take place on 1 June 2008, the Royal Air Force Cosford Air Show gives aviation enthusiasts the opportunity to see a variety of aircraft, ranging from current RAF combat aircraft through to the airplanes that flew in combat in World War II. This premier annual event, which draws crowds from far and wide, is held in Cosford, Shropshire in the Midlands, northwest of Wolverhampton.
EU Allows Cell-Phones in Flight
The inability to use one’s cellular phone during flights in most parts of the world has gotten more than one person’s hackles up. As air hostesses and cell-phone holders battle it out almost daily on flights in some countries, the EU (European Union) gets set to legalize the use of cellular phones in flight in Europe.
FAA Inspections to Improve
The Acting Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Washington DC recently announced the results of a safety audit as well as internal plans to improve the general standards of the FAA Inspections. The safety audit showed that a striking 99 percent of airlines were complying with the Airworthiness Directives (ADs). While this is exceptionally high, steps are being taken to ensure that this success continues.
McGuire Air Expo – An Aviation Extravaganza
The McGuire Air Expo, which is set to take place on 31 May and 1 June 2008 at the McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey, USA, promises aviation enthusiasts two days packed with thrilling entertainment. Home to the 305th Air Mobility Wing, as well as the 108th National Guard and 621st Contingency Response Wing, McGuire Air Force Base is located approximately 15 miles from Trenton in south Central New Jersey. The McGuire Air Expo offers an opportunity for the public to gain insight into the Air Force’s capabilities, while enjoying a great family outing.
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