Reader Plates Offers 13,000+ FAA/NACO Approaches For Sony Reader Widespread availability of inexpensive electronic book readers and high-speed Internet connections have opened the door for a wave of new electronic charting options for pilots. Austin, TX-based Reader Plates takes advantage of those technologies, to offer GA pilots a convenient low-cost solution for carrying and updating instrument approach charts.

Technology Solutions Group Will Be Run By Dr. Gregory Duckworth Global defense technology developer QinetiQ North America, announced Thursday its Technology Solutions Group (TSG) has appointed Dr. Gregory Duckworth as its first Director of Advanced Research and Development. Duckworth will be responsible for identifying critical user needs and developing the technologies, industry partnerships, and business opportunities to address them.

Says Customers May Rescheduled Without Penalty Continental Airlines announced Thursday travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by Tropical Storm Gustav, which is expected to develop into a major hurricane over the weekend, with the US Gulf Coast squarely in its sights.

We Check Out Bill Scheltema's BEAUTIFUL Aircraft At AirVenture 2008! Meet Bill Scheltema... a Michigan man who spent 20 years building his own airplane, and is justifiably proud of the result of his hard work.

Airline's Latest 737-800 Christened 'Spirit Of Seattle' Good riddance to old Mad-Dogs. On Thursday, Alaska Airlines completed its transition to an all-Boeing 737 aircraft fleet with the retirement of its last MD-80 series airplane, part of a ramped-up plan to increase the airline's operational efficiency and improve fuel conservation.