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McFarlane Aviation, as the sole distributor, is now offering the Flex® MD23 Volt/Amp Meter, a modern digital replacement for the legacy electrical gauges and selector switch found on Cessna 208B Caravan aircraft. Now in stock and ready to ship. Designed to simplify electrical system monitoring, the Flex MD23 combines the volt/amp meter and selector switch into a single 2-inch instrument. Pilots can monitor generator output, battery charging or discharging, system voltage, and other electrical system information through four selectable display configurations. The FAA STC-approved replacement (P/N MRA2437-6420023-1) is designed for Caravan aircraft equipped with the original 200A and 300A electrical…

The AOPA Aviation Career Expo is a two-day recruiting and networking event bringing together aspiring and experienced aviation professionals with leading employers, training providers, and industry organizations. Attendees may be exploring their first aviation career, looking to advance within the industry, or considering a transition into a new aviation-related field. This is an opportunity for your organization to showcase career pathways, connect with qualified candidates, and help shape the future of the aviation workforce. 📍 WHERE: Hyatt Regency – Phoenix, Arizona 📅 WHEN: November 13–14, 2026 REGISTER HERE Why Exhibit? Reach directly with aviation talent actively exploring career opportunities…

Service Bulletin — Inspection and Replacement of Tempest Spark Plugs, Specific Lots Dear Valued Customer, We are writing to inform you directly of a product issue affecting specific lots of Tempest spark plugs, and to provide the accompanying Service Bulletin that explains exactly what to inspect and how to proceed. We want you to hear this from us first, so you can act quickly and with confidence. What Happened We have been notified of a potential issue with specific lots of Tempest spark plugs. Our engineering and quality teams moved immediately to investigate, and we quickly identified and resolved the…

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…