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Conductive coating (CM0485115) gives aircraft owners a high-conductivity solution for dissipating static on aluminum and composite aircraft ANDOVER, KANSAS – September 2023 – Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings added a new aerospace conductive coating (CM0485115) to its line of undercoats, enabling aircraft owners to impart conductivity onto aluminum and composite substrates. The coating offers high conductivity to non-conductive substrates by producing an anti-static conductive film on their surfaces with a resistivity of 0.1 to 100,000 ohms per square meter to help static charges dissipate from antennas and radomes. The coating is designed with excellent adhesion and offers excellent fluid resistance. Conductive coating (CM0485115) is designed to work with…
O2 Aero Acquisitions, the parent company of Aerox® Aviation Oxygen Systems, today announced that it has acquired Hudson, Ohio based Fluid Power, Inc, a leading manufacturer of military-type oxygen systems and components for the aviation industry. The acquisition gives Aerox® additional breadth to its line of aviation oxygen systems for military and specialty applications and expands Aerox’s service and products to its global customer base. “Our acquisition of Fluid Power will create a balanced military and civil aviation product portfolio and will provide greater manufacturing capacity and engineering expertise.” said O2 Aero Managing Director and Aerox® President Scott E. Ashton. …
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the GFC™ 600 digital autopilot in Beechcraft King Air F90 aircraft. The GFC 600 digital autopilot is optimized for turbine aircraft, delivering superior in-flight characteristics that reduce workload and bring new operational capabilities such as Vertical Navigation (VNAV)1, automatic Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) switching when paired with a GTN Series navigator, enhanced go-around capabilities including missed approach sequencing — and much more. The GFC 600 certification for the King Air F90 provides owners and operators with an autopilot upgrade that boasts superior integration…
The eight new DA20-C1s will increase Skyline Aviation’s fleet to 26 single- and twin-engine Diamond Aircraft, which provide flight training for Angelo State University’s Commercial Aviation Program. Premier Aircraft Sales, Inc., North America’s oldest and largest Diamond Aircraft dealer, announced today that it had signed a firm order with Skyline Aviation for eight new Diamond DA20-C1 Technically Advanced Training (TAA) aircraft. “We are extremely proud that Skyline Aviation and Angelo State University have put their trust in the Diamond DA20-C1 to train the next generation of professional pilots,” stated Premier Aircraft Sales’ Regional Sales Manager, Dirk Vander Zee. “They already…
EAA CEO and Chairman Jack Pelton presented the Freedom of Flight Award to the Irwin family at Theatre in the Woods at AirVenture in Oshkosh on July 26, 2023. One of the EAA’s most prestigious awards, the Freedom of Flight award is bestowed annually to recognize contribution to aviation that closely mirror the integrity, entrepreneurship, and innovativeness of EAA members. Past recipients include Paul and Audrey Poberezny, Burt Rutan, Neil Armstrong, Scott Crossfield, and Steve Wittman. Aircraft Spruce was founded in 1965 by Jim’s parents, Bob and Flo Irwin selling only aircraft grade spruce. Over the years the company grew…
Gulfstream GV and GV-SP operators now have an option to install highly reliable, low maintenance, sealed lead acid Concorde batteries using FAA approved STC ST01097DE. The STC provides for installation of RG-380E/53L, 53 ampere-hour batteries using kit 5-0730. The kit includes battery trays and hold down bars that work in conjunction with the existing mount to accommodate the footprint of the RG-380E/53L battery without modification to the aircraft. Kit 5-0730 also includes Gulfstream Charge Adaptors (P/N 9713) which connect to the aircraft side battery charger temperature sensing plugs. These are used as part of the process of placing the chargers…
Textron Aviation today announced the Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop has been awarded type certification by the National Civil Aviation Authority of Brazil (ANAC), paving the way for the aircraft to serve the dynamic and expansive Brazilian market and cater to its diverse aviation needs. The Cessna SkyCourier is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company. “The Cessna SkyCourier’s high payload capacity, short takeoff and landing capability, and cost-efficiency make it a great choice for operators in Brazil,” said Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president, Global Sales and Flight Operations. “The aircraft’s versatility and performance equip customers in the…
Since EAA Airventure Oshkosh 2022, Elixir Aircraft has quickly become a leader in the global training aircraft market. Sales orders are taking off, investment is pouring in and constant hiring is taking place. Elixir is filling a much-needed element of general aviation: new, more efficient, safer, and technologically advanced aircraft. Research shows that the average age of the standard single-engine piston aircraft training fleet is 49 years old. Moreover, on average for every three aircraft being scrapped, only one new tail number is being registered. In short, there are not enough aircraft to train the world’s much-needed pilots. Recapping the…
Piper Aircraft, Inc. has been awarded approval from Transport Canada’s Civil Aviation (TCCA) authorities for its M600/SLS HALO safety system with Garmin Autoland and stand-alone auto-throttle. “The certification of HALO in Canada is an important accomplishment for M600 owners, Piper and our Canadian dealer, Aviation Unlimited,” said Ron Gunnarson, Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Customer Support at Piper. “It is our mission to bring the latest and greatest technology in our aircraft to customers worldwide.” For M600/SLS aircraft already operating in country, the installation of a simple kit containing some HALO components and a new software load will enable…
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced GHA 15, a small and lightweight height advisor that uses radar Technology to provide height above ground level (AGL) information on G3X Touch™ flight displays for experimental aircraft. This cost-effective, easy-to-install solution is available immediately for experimental aircraft and light sport aircraft. The GHA 15 calculates height AGL by sending radio waves to the ground and determining the time it takes to receive the signals back. GHA 15 processes hundreds of measurements per second and applies advanced digital filters to maintain continuous readings – even over water or in challenging terrain environments. AGL readouts are…