Author: kent

The FAA has recently issued certificates for 1,200 piston engine models and as of today 1,600 airframe models were added to our original 100R Supplemental Type Certificate which was first approved by FAA for our 100R unleaded avgas in September 2024.  The FAA has completed these major steps as part of the US government’s call to transition to Unleaded Aviation gasoline by the end of 2030. These various certification actions, orchestrated by the FAA’s Central Certification Branch, cover a wide swath of piston aircraft engines and airframes now approved via STC for the use of Swift Fuels 100R unleaded avgas – all of which comply with ASTM…

Garmin’s AXIS – an all-new family of flight displays, designed from the ground up to offer a highly integrated and flexible cockpit display solution for certified, experimental and LSA aircraft. Garmin has unveiled AXIS™, an entirely new family of highly integrated flight displays that combines flight display functionality with optional built-in IFR GPS, NAV/COMM radio and audio panel capability in a single display—an industry-first approach for certified, experimental and LSA aircraft. Designed to simplify avionics upgrades and reduce installation costs, AXIS offers a streamlined upgrade path from G3X Touch, leveraging many of the same sensors, modules, panel cutouts and mounting points…

BERINGER AERO is proud to announce its selection as the wheel and brake system supplier for Eve Air Mobility’s electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft marks another significant milestone in the Embraer subsidiary’s commitment to aviation innovation. As the aviation industry continues its transition toward advanced air mobility, BERINGER AERO is excited to contribute its expertise in lightweight, high-performance wheel and braking systems to one of the industry’s most anticipated eVTOL platforms. “Our innovative processes align perfectly with those of Embraer and Eve Air Mobility,” said Claire Beringer, CEO of BERINGER AERO. “We are honored to have been selected for…

CWBS Executes Follow-on LTA with OEM Wheel & Brake Contract for PC-24 through 2036 Cleveland Wheel & Brake Systems (CWBS), a global provider of aircraft wheel and brake systems to the general aviation, business jet, rotorcraft, and military markets, confirmed their agreement with Pilatus Aircraft Ltd to continue to design, manufacture and deliver OEM wheel and brake assemblies for the popular PC-24 Super Versatile Jet. CWBS relationship with Pilatus began when Cleveland first started supplying wheels and brakes for new PC-12 PRO deliveries and continued to grow with the PC-21 and culminated with the PC-24 where CWBS provides the nose…

The two-blade aluminum propeller offers an option for Continental O-470 powered Cessna 180 A-J models Hartzell Propeller, a Signia Aerospace company, has secured the supplemental type certificate (STC) approval on its new Frontier aluminum propeller for Cessna 180 Skywagon airplanes equipped with Continental O-470 engines. Targeted to serve Skywagon models A-J, the Frontier joins the extensive Top Prop lineup to offer a true performance-enhancing, cost-effective solution to upgrading the utility and backcountry legend. The 88-inch prop, in an all-aluminum design, features 2 distinctive scimitar blades plus an aluminum hub. The Frontier preserves the classic style of the tailwheel Skywagon, maintaining…

Attendees of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 are invited to a powerful week of evening programming at the Theater in the Woods. From Sunday, July 19, to Saturday, July 25, a series of nightly events will gather noteworthy people from NASA astronauts to those involved with the 1990 war drama Memphis Belle. “After a full day on the Oshkosh flight line, evenings at Theater in the Woods have been the perfect place to sit back and hear from aviation’s greats,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “This year’s programming again creates…

Certification of the GFC 600 for Cessna 310P/Q aircraft is expected in July Garmin announced it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the GFC™ 600 digital autopilot in Air Tractor AT-802 and AT-802(A) models and Piper Matrix PA-46R-350T aircraft. Certification for Cessna 310P/Q aircraft is expected in July. The GFC 600 digital autopilot is designed for high performance piston single and twin-engine aircraft and also provides an advanced autopilot solution for both jet and turbine aircraft that have a wide range of speed and performance characteristics. Full-featured autopilot The GFC 600 digital autopilot provides…

McFarlane Aviation is pleased to announce the availability of the first aftermarket FAA-PMA approved 24–28V flap motor part number AFC301002-0121. This direct replacement for OEM P/N C301002-0121 has been engineered with meaningful design improvements that make it more reliable, more durable, and better suited for demanding operating conditions than the original. The most notable improvement is a reduced tendency to trip the aircraft’s flap motor circuit breaker, a persistent annoyance for many operators of affected Cessna and Beechcraft models. The redesigned motor also resists demagnetization of its permanent magnets at low subzero temperatures, addressing a known failure mode of the…

Highly requested Daily Weather feature debuts alongside a new turbulence layer and an updated Database Concierge experience Garmin today announced new features and enhancements in the Garmin Pilot™ mobile app. Previously only available on Garmin Pilot Web, the Daily Weather feature is now available on Apple® mobile devices, allowing pilots to see future forecasts in a new Daily Weather tab. To help provide a smoother ride, a new turbulence layer – available on both Garmin Pilot mobile and web – displays forecasted turbulence on the map, so pilots can see if it exists along the planned route of flight. Additionally,…

SkyHound is the only fully self-contained portable ADS-B traffic and weather unit in existence, built and designed by pilots — www.HoundAvionics.com for pictures and videos. One day, we wanted to buy a portable ADS-B unit with a built-in display, but couldn’t find one. So we built one. This month, it launched as SkyHound … the only portable ADS-B traffic and weather unit that’s completely self-contained with a built in display. No iPad needed. Founded by Sholom Ellenberg and Ivan Marshalleck, two lifelong friends who met in a high school computer class and have shared a passion for aviation and technology ever since.…