Randolph Brand Will Continue

Poly-Fiber, Inc. says it's purchased the aviation division of Randolph Products, Inc. Randolph has manufactured coatings for fabric and metal aircraft since 1932.

Launches New Electronic Flight Bag 

CMC Electronics Inc. has launched a new, second-generation Class 2 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) designed specifically for airlines and the discerning business jet owner.  This new EFB, designated the CMA-1100, bridges the gap between low-end off-the-shelf PC tablets and high-end Class 3 EFBs, by offering an avionics-grade hardware package and certification to DO-160D.

Adam Aircraft Announces $150 Million Order For Its New Breed Of Personal Jets

Adam Aircraft says a new air taxi company led by aviation industry legends Donald Burr and Robert Crandall has placed a 75 aircraft order for its A700 AdamJet. The new air taxi company (so new it doesn't even have a name yet) claims to be creating a new class of on-demand, point-to-point air transportation bringing the benefits of private jet travel to a much broader group of frequent travelers. Both Adam Aircraft and the new venture think they will be the first to market in this closely-followed aviation segment, with FAA certification and first delivery of the A700 in the first quarter of 2005 [E-I-C Note: Though the track record for this company and normal certification timelines doesn't sugg

4100 NM Range

Dassault Aviation Tuesday introduced the Falcon 900DX, a large cabin tri-jet that combines Falcon safety, technology and performance with fuel efficiency and value. The 900DX fills a niche between Falcon's 2000EX and 900EX models.

Stuart Matthews To Receive NBAA Meritorious Service Award -- Allan B. Lane To Receive Doswell Award

The NBAA has selected Stuart Matthews, president and CEO of Flight Safety Foundation, as the recipient of the 2004 NBAA Award for Meritorious Service to Aviation. Past NBAA Chairman Allan B. Lane, retired aviation manager and chief pilot for BP Amoco, will receive the 2004 NBAA John P. "Jack" Doswell Award.

New And Returning Board Members

Returning Board Member: G. Edward Newton, Jr. G. Edward Newton, Jr. will continue to represent the Corporate Sector on the Helicopter Association International (HAI) Board of Directors. Newton is currently Chief Pilot of Helicopter Operations and Manager of Safety, Standards, Training & Special Projects with Honeywell Corporation.

Makes European Commitment with New Parts Distribution Center

Raytheon Aircraft Parts Inventory and Distribution (RAPID) is duplicating its success with its Dallas parts distribution center by opening a new parts distribution center in Liege, Belgium to serve Beechcraft and Hawker customers in Europe.