Larger Displacement Engine To Meet US Market Demand
European manufacturer Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH from
Saxony, Germany has informed ANN its developing the successor to
its successful kerosene piston aircraft engine Centurion 1.7 --
namely, the Centurion 2.0. Theilert says the new engine will
replace the old for all future installations -- including customers
replacing a Centurion 1.7 at the end of its service life.
Garmin (Europe) Ltd., a unit of Garmin Ltd., informed ANN
Wednesday it has introduced the GTX 328 Mode S transponder -- a
lower-cost alternative to its GTX 330. Garmin designed the
product to meet European regulations requiring Mode S
implementation for VFR aircraft by March 31, 2008.
Saudi Arabia's first private airline, National Air Services
(NAS), has placed a $250+ million order for up to 20 Hawker 750
bizjets. Raytheon Aircraft Company (RAC) announced the order on
Tuesday, one day before opening ceremonies for the first annual
Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) conference & exhibition to
be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Three Students May Share As Much As $9,000 In Money For
College
Representatives with the National Gay Pilots Association (NGPA)
tell ANN an education fund has been established to provide
financial assistance to members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and
transgender community -- including heterosexual supporters --
who are working towards an aviation career as a professional
pilot.
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