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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…

Daher will be highlighting the company’s turboprop-powered TBM and Kodiak aircraft product lines during this month’s Paris Air Show, as well as reaching a new milestone with its delivery of the 600th airplane from the TBM 900 series. Delivery of this landmark TBM 900-series aircraft – which is a TBM 960 version – will be made on Daher Aircraft’s exhibit at Le Bourget Airport on Thursday, June 19. The airplane will be received by a U.S.-based customer who is a repeat TBM buyer, currently flying a TBM 940 and having previously owned a TBM 930. The TBM 900-series is the…

American aerospace leader continues its centennial celebration with a special showcase during the world’s greatest aviation gathering EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 will feature a unique version of one of the world’s most popular airliners as RTX’s business Pratt & Whitney brings a Boeing 747SP test bed aircraft to Boeing Plaza during the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration. The 72nd edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s fly-in convention is July 21-27 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The aircraft’s appearance is part of Pratt & Whitney’s global centennial celebration, commemorating 100 years since its founding in 1925. The 747SP will arrive on…

Garmin develops the first dynamic, data-driven charts tailored to simplify terminal procedures for pilots OLATHE, Kan./May 28, 2025/PR Newswire — Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced SmartCharts, a dynamic aviation charting solution that will provide pilots with a simplified and intuitive experience by producing clear and relevant data to depict a chart tailored for their specific flight operation. Initially available in the Garmin Pilot™ app, SmartCharts serves as the primary charting tool and allows pilots to view simplified terminal procedures, including instrument approach procedures (IAP), departure procedure (DP), standard terminal arrival (STAR) and airport diagrams. “Terminal procedures have long been cluttered…

CFI Care will debut on May 28, 2025, in NAFI’s eMentor newsletter. The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) welcomes aviation educator, flight instructor, and airline pilot Brian Schiff to its roster of columnists for its portfolio of publications. Titled CFI Care, the new educational column will debut on May 28, 2025, in its eMentor newsletter. The monthly column offers bite-sized nuggets of knowledge from aviation educator and NAFI board member Brian Schiff. Schiff draws from 21,000 hours of flight time and multiple instructor ratings to share techniques, tips, and advice to help make instructors better at their craft. His…

Hartzell Propeller, a Signia Aerospace Company and a global leader in advanced propeller design and manufacturing, has been awarded STC approval for its Tanis Preheat System for TECNAM Traveller airplanes. Approvals cover the United States and the European Union. Details for each TECNAM STC approval are contained in the links below: • TA3370-1 – Fixed Wing Preheat System – 115 Volt (USA centric) • TA3370-2 – Fixed Wing Preheat System – 230 Volt (EU centric) “These newest Hartzell Propeller STCs for our Tanis brand preheat systems expand product coverage for the twin-engine TECNAM Traveller fleet,” said Jon Stoy, Vice President…

Honor the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP)  Women in Aviation International (WAI) members and friends will honor the valiant service of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) by visiting their graves and leaving an appropriate decoration in the form of flowers or other remembrances. In its eighth year, the #HonorTheWASP program was established by WAI to take place over the Memorial Day weekend each year. “Our WAI members nationwide deeply appreciate the service and sacrifice of the remarkable Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) who served with honor during World War II,” says WAI CEO Lynda Coffman. “These courageous and committed women…