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SiriusXM and Advanced Flight Systems, a Dynon Company, announce an agreement to bring SiriusXM Aviation weather and related information to Advanced Flight Systems AF-5000/6000 Series Avionics System with a new satellite weather receiver. SiriusXM and industry-leading avionics company Advanced Flight Systems announced today a new agreement that will bring SiriusXM Aviation to avionics that do not currently support the service, beginning with Advanced’s AF-5000/6000 Series Avionics Systems. “This is an exciting opportunity for pilots who up to this point have not had the option to use SiriusXM Aviation directly on their avionics. They will now be able to fly confidently…

WELLINGTON, KS (Aug. 8, 2025) – Air Plains Services, a world leader in general aviation engine and avionics upgrades, announced today it has gained Parts Manufacturing Approval from the Federal Aviation Administration for the airbox filter seal assembly for Cessna 172 L and M model aircraft. “The seal assembly is an important part of the cooling system and plays a key role in proper CHT management,” said Katie Church, president of Air Plains. “We specialize in PMA parts for Cessna piston, particularly the cooling system, and when we find ways to improve on an original design, we want to add…

The association presented the awards to John Niehaus and Dr. Victor Vogel, as well as Flight Instructor Hall of Fame inductee Mary Latimer, at its member breakfast on July 23. The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) has honored several top instructors with its annual Jack J. Eggspuehler Service Award and Greg J. Laslo Excellence in Writing Award, as well as the 2025 Flight Instructor Hall of Fame honoree, presented at NAFI’s member breakfast at the EAA’s AirVenture at Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on July 23. Jack J. Eggspuelher Service Award to Niehaus NAFI is proud to present the 2025 Jack J. Eggspuehler…

The municipality of Boulder City, Nevada, has awarded development rights to 40 acres of land at Boulder City Municipal Airport to High Flying Hangars, based on the company’s proposed hangar development. High Flying Hangars was one of several respondents to an open request for proposal for the development opportunity. “The total acreage we have to work with at BVU allows us to build a large number of hangars in a wide range of sizes to support the growing needs of local aircraft owners,” said Lisa deFrees, SVP of Sales and Marketing for High Flying Hangars. The design in development currently…

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The recent 40-year lease approval by the City allows development to move forward at the DTO airport, located conveniently in the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metro Area. Albuquerque, N.M. — June 25, 2025 The soaring demand for high-end commercial hangars in the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metro area will find a much-needed answer with the latest hangar initiative now moving forward at Denton Enterprise Airport (KDTO), in Denton, Texas. High Flying Hangars is pleased to announce it has received approval from the City of Denton for a 40-year lease for a new hangar development at Denton Enterprise Airport. Mayor Gerard Hudspeth welcomed the prospect of growth at Denton.…

The association will present at the Pilot Proficiency Center and its exhibit area throughout the event in Oshkosh.  The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) has announced its comprehensive schedule of presentations and other events slated for the 2025 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture fly-in at Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on July 21-27. NAFI plans a more robust presence at AirVenture this year. In addition to its normal location on the EAA grounds at Booth 354, just east of Hangar B, NAFI will also be at the EAA Pilot Proficiency Center (PPC). In cooperation with EAA and Redbird Flight Simulations, the Professional Development Center’s program of safety and…

Concorde Battery is pleased to announce Matt Fullerton has been appointed Central U.S. Technical Sales Manager. Matt joins Concorde’s international sales team in maintaining and initiating relationships throughout the aviation industry, supporting Concorde Battery’s network of authorized aircraft battery distributors and airframe manufacturers. Mr. Fullerton is an expert in the aviation field with skill sets including operational knowledge as a Commercial Pilot, technical acumen as a licensed Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic, sales experience representing OEM product lines as well as aircraft sales. Matt joins Concorde Battery with a proven record in aviation of over 25 years including battery technologies in…

The U.S. Air National Guard will be the featured service component at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, which is scheduled for July 21-27, 2025, at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. “Each year, EAA selects an aviation military command to recognize during AirVenture Oshkosh,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “The Air National Guard is an important part of the country’s capabilities in every state and maintains impressive levels of expertise and experience within the entire spectrum of military aircraft.” The ANG is the primary combat-ready reserve to the U.S.…

Addition brings valuable engine monitoring capabilities to vintage aircraft with popular radial engines Garmin announced the GI 275 engine indication system (EIS) can now interface with and display information for select 7-cylinder engine applications, allowing vintage aircraft owners to better monitor and manage their engine. The GI 275 EIS serves as an all-in-one primary EIS display, providing comprehensive indications including fuel and electrical data, oil pressure and temperature, cylinder head temperature (CHT) and exhaust gas temperature (EGT) monitoring and more.  This announcement comes on the heels of Garmin announcing availability of the GFC 500 for Cessna 190/195 aircraft, further solidifying Garmin’s…