Aero-TV AirBorne News Update Features Garmin's Latest Portable GPS/NAV System
Garmin has launched a new offensive in the portable avionics wars. Their latest salvo is a much updated new uber-portable to replace the Garmin 696 line. The aera 795 and 796 are a compelling upgrade. 3D Vision, Touchscreen, and a serious price cut means that Garmin is gearing up to take on the Aero-iPad industry.
All Three Aircraft Will Be Tasked With SAR Missions
The government of Spain and Air Greenland have signed contracts
with Eurocopter for EC225 helicopters. The order for one of the
medium twin helos from Spain follows the company's recent success
in the country's competition to select a new rotary-wing aircraft
for maritime search & rescue (SAR) and pollution control
operations.
NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen issued a statement Monday
praising inclusion of language in a congressional appropriations
bill that would preserve the Block Aircraft Registration Request
(BARR) program. Rep. Tom Latham (R-4-IA), who chairs the House
Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing
and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, included a provision
to preserve the BARR in the annual appropriations bill for the
Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban
Development.
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