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Many pilots around the world consider Bruce’s Custom Covers a key piece to their winterization plan. Our cold weather product line has been developed with superior fabrics and design techniques that saves on operational costs and downtime, by making sure the aircraft is ready for use when it’s needed. With over 43+ years helping conserve aircraft, we have seen first hand the impact a well designed cover makes to extend the life of an airframe, engine, rotors, wings, avionics and other critical components.

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– Air Plains Services, a world leader in general aviation engine and avionics upgrades, announced today it would exhibit again in 2023 at the annual Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Fla., March 28 through April 2. “We’re eager to return to Sun ‘n Fun for our second year to visit with current customers and develop new relationships,” said Katie Church, Air Plains president. “We’ll feature our popular Cessna engine upgrades as well as new products introduced over the past year.” Air Plains will be in a larger exhibit space this year at MD-23 and will show off several…

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Hartzell Propeller will extend its $1,000 discount to supporters of the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) on all new Hartzell backcountry airplane propellers, now through 2023, marking the third consecutive year of this discount. In addition to these savings, Hartzell is making a $250 contribution to the RAF mission for each of these special sales. “We are excited to extend this special offer to RAF supporters, now for the third straight year,” said Hartzell President JJ Frigge. “In addition to providing this $1,000 discount, we will be donating $250 directly to the RAF for each plane propeller sold as a result of this special offer. This is an…

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MONTGOMERY, Ala., Nov. 7, 2022 – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has selected Hartzell Engine Tech as one of 14 top-rated businesses for its work in producing exceptional goods for the state. “Our state is blessed to have numerous companies producing outstanding Alabama-American made products every single day,” Gov. Ivey said. “I am proud to recognize 14 of the best our state has to offer,” she added. Hartzell Engine Tech President Keith Bagley accepted the recognition at a Made in Alabama Showcase in the Alabama capital city. “Hartzell’s aircraft engine accessories and aircraft cabin heating solutions are in service around the world,…

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Nestled in the quiet hills of Woodruff, South Carolina lies the best kept secret in general aviation, Triple Tree Aerodrome. It’s where BERINGER AERO USA held its 10 year anniversary. What a spectacular place to mark the first decade of BERINGER AERO’s American headquarters. BERINGER AERO and BERINGER AERO USA have progressively climbed the ranks of the best wheel and brake manufacturers for general aviation, distinguishing themselves by the safety, reliability, and innovation of its products. While BERINGER AERO’s headquarters are located in France, where design, certification and manufacturing is done by a team of 25 people, BERINGER AERO USA…

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Piper Aircraft announces it has implemented the latest evolution of Garmin software at NBAA-BACE in Orlando, FL. Piper Aircraft is committed to providing innovative safety-enhancing technologies throughout its fleet. Previously, Piper Aircraft was first to market with Garmin’s Collier award-winning Autoland technology, a standard feature included on the M600/SLS. The latest in Garmin software innovations designed for the G3000 avionics suite, which Piper Aircraft uses in their flagship turboprop, the M600/SLS will be on display in the convention center at NBAA. The updated software includes enhancements to the synthetic vision system, weather radar, navigation, flight planning, checklists, and Safetaxi. Additionally,…

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Textron Aviation Inc. announced today a signed purchase agreement for one Cessna Caravan aircraft destined for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement. The Cessna Caravan will join two Bell 505 helicopters recently placed on order by the FWC. The Cessna Caravan aircraft is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Cessna and Bell. “The Cessna Caravan is a proven platform for public safety agencies around the world,” said Bob Gibbs, vice president, Special Mission Sales. “The multi-mission Caravan destined for the FWC…

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Electronic flight instrument will replace the aircraft’s original secondary flight display, and a second GI 275 will be used as an MFD for increased situational awareness. Garmin today announced Supplemental Type Certification (STC) by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the GI 275 electronic flight instrument in the Dassault Falcon 7X business jet. As a replacement for the original secondary flight display (SFD), the primary GI 275 will integrate with the aircraft’s existing systems to be configured as an attitude-direction indicator (ADI) with synthetic vision technology (SVTTM). Adding a second GI 275 to the copilot’s side will reduce the flight crew’s workload by providing multifunction display…

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Over 100 upgrades sold globally for the G5000 in the Excel/XLS fleet Garmin International announced imminent European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval of the G5000® flight deck for the Cessna Citation Excel and Citation XLS aircraft. Providing an exceptional experience for European owners and operators, the G5000 integrated avionics suite modernizes the cockpit with additional capabilities, significantly reduces operational costs, and increases situational awareness of the flight crew. “Working alongside EASA, we are thrilled to bring this complete flight deck solution to the European market and further expand the G5000 upgrade program for the Citation Excel and Citation XLS fleet,” said Carl Wolf, Garmin vice president…

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Great News Mooney Owners. The FAA approved 12V ETX900-TSO designed for certain Mooney aircraft. An STC or Part 337 (field approval) is required for installation.                           FAA REQUIRED STATEMENT: “The conditions and test required for TSO approval of this article are minimum performance standards. Those installing this article either on or within a specific type or class of aircraft must determine that the article installation conditions are within the TSO standards. The article may be installed only according to 14 CFR part 43 or the applicable airworthiness requirements.”…

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