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MyGoFlight (MGF), a leading designer and manufacturer of premium mounting systems and aviation accessories, today announced a collaboration with iFly EFB to provide MyGoFlight mounting options for iFly EFB products, including the new X7 Aviation Tablet. The collaboration gives iFly EFB customers access to MyGoFlight’s extensive cockpit mounting ecosystem, providing pilots with secure, professionally engineered options for positioning their electronic flight bag in the aircraft. MyGoFlight has been designing aviation-specific mounting products for more than 16 years. Its product line includes tablet and EFB mounts, aircraft-specific mounting solutions, cases, flight bags, protective glass, and other cockpit accessories. “iFly EFB has…

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Garmin today is announcing new Garmin Pilot features designed to give pilots greater weather awareness and more comprehensive preflight-planning tools across mobile and web. Highlights include: Expanded composite radar coverage: New composite radar coverage for Mexico and an additional composite radar source for Canada provide a broader view of precipitation and storm intensity across North America. New Forecast Cloud layer:  Pilots can view forecasted cloud tops, bases, and coverage on the map to better anticipate conditions during preflight planning. SmartCharts Airport Diagrams on the web:  Beginning Oct. 27, Garmin Pilot Web users can access SmartCharts airport diagrams on Garmin Pilot Web for the…

Guided Visual Approaches expand beyond the U.S. with new availability in Mexico Garmin announced additional runways and airports for Guided Visual Approaches, including multiple runways and airports in Mexico. This growing database provides lateral and vertical guidance for pilots flying visual approaches into challenging airports.1 Designed in collaboration with Hughes Aerospace, this latest update adds 12 new Guided Visual Approaches and eight new airports – including Albuquerque, NM (KABQ), Hayden, CO (KHDN), Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (MMSL) and more. These new Guided Visuals are now available through flyGarmin.com, bringing the database total to 77 visual approaches in 56 challenging airport…

Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced that more than 2,500 aircraft are now equipped with Garmin Autoland, a major milestone achieved just over six years after the technology’s initial certification. Now available on more than 15 aircraft models, including piston-powered aircraft and twin-engine jets, Autoland is bringing added peace of mind to a growing number of pilots and passengers across the aviation industry. Recipient of the prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy and numerous other industry honors, Garmin Autoland is the world’s first certified autonomous system that activates during an emergency to control and land an aircraft without human intervention. “Surpassing 2,500…

Milestone G1000 NXi installation with Autothrottle completed by Stevens Aerospace & Defense Garmin today announced the delivery of its 1,000th G1000® integrated flight deck retrofit for King Air aircraft, marking a significant milestone for the most successful flight deck retrofit program in aviation history. By replacing aging avionics with a modern, fully integrated flight deck, the upgrade gives the proven King Air aircraft new life, helping operators extend their useful service while gaining advanced capabilities, improved reliability and a much more modern flight deck experience. “Reaching 1,000 King Air retrofits is a testament to the enduring value of this program and…

Longtime executive brings more than 25 years of experience and a deep commitment to Superior’s people, customers, and future. COPPELL, Texas — Friday, October 9, 2026 — Superior Air Parts announces the appointment of Kent Abercrombie as Chief Executive Officer. Abercrombie has been with Superior for more than 25 years, most recently serving as Chief Financial Officer, and has worked across finance, sales, and operations. His experience across the business brings a broad understanding of Superior’s products, people, and customer relationships to his leadership role. His appointment reflects a longstanding commitment to the company and its continued success in the…

 Continental Aerospace Technologies (“Continental” or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of Keith Chatten as its Chief Executive Officer. Continental is a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management (“Arcline”). Mr. Chatten is an established aviation executive with more than 30 years of experience across the general aviation industry. He returns to Continental having previously spent nearly 15 years at the Company across a variety of engineering and leadership roles. His deep experience in engineering, commercial and operational leadership, combined with his understanding of Continental’s products and the pilots who depend on them, positions him to lead the Company as it…

Icom America, Inc. is pleased to announce a leadership transition within its Marketing Department. Ray Novak, Senior Sales Manager, will assume leadership responsibility for Icom America’s Marketing Department while continuing in his current role overseeing the Amateur, Aviation, and Marine product lines. Novak has been with Icom America since 1994 and has held a variety of sales and management positions throughout his career. His expanded role will bring additional alignment between sales, marketing, product strategy, and customer engagement across Icom America’s business divisions. Mark Behrends, Senior Marketing Manager, will transition into a semi-retirement role as Marketing Project Specialist. In this new position,…

Go-Arounds Are Awesome! encourages pilots to view rejecting an unstable approach as a sign of sound aeronautical decision-making. PHOENIX, Ariz. — September 17, 2026 Go-Arounds Are Awesome!, a new aviation safety initiative founded by expert flight instructor and pilot examiner Jim Pitman, officially launches this month with a campaign to help pilots view a go-around as a normal, positive decision—not a failed landing attempt. The campaign addresses a familiar hazard in general aviation: the temptation to continue an unstable approach. Continuing an unstable approach can contribute to runway excursions, hard landings, and loss-of-control accidents. Although pilots are trained…