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Air Plains Services, a world leader in general aviation engine and avionics upgrades, announced today that company representatives will return to EAA’s 2022 AirVenture in Oshkosh to meet with aircraft owners interested in the company’s popular Cessna piston engine and avionics upgrades. “Oshkosh is the heart of the general aviation industry, bringing in thousands of owners and enthusiasts from around the world every year,” said Katie Church, president of Air Plains. “We had a great time last summer, both developing new customers and meeting with many current customers, and we’re pumped about returning this year.” Once again, the company will…
Replaces McCauley Propeller A Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) has been approved to replace McCauley propellers on Mooney M20M/TLS/Bravo series single-engine aircraft with Hartzell Propeller’s 75-inch diameter three-bladed aluminum props. Airplanes covered by the STC are powered by TIO-540-AF1A and TIO-540-AF1B Turbocharged Lycoming Sabre engines. “Installing Hartzell’s Scimitar-style prop covered by this STC delivers 8-10 percent improvement in climb performance, a 2-3 knot increase in cruise, and looks terrific on the ramp coupled with Mooney’s signature tail,” said Hartzell President JJ Frigge. “And it has the Hartzell Top Prop 2,400 hour, 6 -year time between overhaul, and warranty until first overhaul,”…
Latest approval reaffirms Garmin’s commitment to international aviation customers Garmin® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), is pleased to announce European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval of the GFC™ 600H for AS350 helicopters, providing a cost-effective flight control solution that reduces pilot workload and improves mission effectiveness. The GFC 600H provides a number of helicopter-tailored safety features, including attitude hold with speed stability, the innovative hover assist mode, Garmin Helicopter Electronic Stability and Protection (H-ESP™), dedicated return-to-level (LVL) mode, as well as overspeed and low-speed protection, and more. The GFC 600H features a console-mounted mode controller…
Generations of today’s pilots have flown behind the industry’s most trusted avionics for tens of millions of flight hours Garmin® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), today celebrated the delivery of over 25,000 integrated flight decks, including forward-fit and retrofit solutions for general and business aviation, rotorcraft, military and government, and regional aircraft markets. Garmin avionics have revolutionized the aviation industry for nearly two decades, ushering in the era of fully integrated flight decks for light aircraft while also expanding the capabilities of turbine aircraft. Recognized for reliability, quality and innovation, Garmin flight decks have been certified on…
Synthetic Vision is the latest advanced feature now available free of charge to AIRMATE EFB users. Up to now, Synthetic Vision capability required an expensive premium subscription plan from top-notch EFBs. During France Air Expo show where AIRMATE was exhibited, CEO Mrs Myriam DELGAL announced: AIRMATE is now the most used EFB worldwide with more than 170,000 users. It has brought free flight planning tools to the aviation world in more than 200 countries. We are proud to announce the latest release 3.x of AIRMATE iOS now boasts Synthetic Vision, helping increase situational awareness and flight safety. AIRMATE Synthetic Vision will be available later for the Android version…
Alpha Aviation, Inc. recently received FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval to re-establish production of Cessna article 0511232-4 Strap as Alpha Aviation, Inc. article AAI-0511232-4. PMA article AAI-0511232-4 will be produced under Alpha Aviation’s production authorization and made available to owners and operators of early Cessna Model 170, 172, 175, 180, 182, and 185 series aircraft, per the approved model list, for the purpose of facilitating the installation of 3pt rear passenger restraints in the above referenced aircraft. The installation authority and procedures are provided by the FAA approved Cessna Service Kits SK170-12C, SK185-52D, and SK182-101B, pertinent excerpts of which are enclosed…
At this year’s Aerial Fire Fighting conference in Nimes, France, Fire Boss LLC signed a historic fleet order with Air Tractor Europe. The order consists of eight Fire Boss with an option for an additional eight. The first delivery is scheduled for late 2022. Rafael Selma, General Director, of Air Tractor Europe said “We at Air Tractor Europe were the early adopters of the Fire Boss. Since 2003 we have delivered over 75 across Europe. With this order, we are positioned to further expand into markets that recognize the advantage of initial attack and want lower operating costs than other scooper tankers in the market.” “This unprecedented…
O2 Aero Acquisitions and Aerox® Aviation Oxygen Systems today announced that Aerox® has acquired the aviation oxygen assets of Air Craft Industries Inc. dba Sky-Ox®. The acquisition gives Aerox® additional breadth to its line of portable oxygen systems for cargo, commercial, and business and general aviation users as well as Supplemental Type Certificates for installed oxygen systems for a range of general aviation aircraft models. “Our acquisition of Sky-Ox® will allow us to provide our customers with more options for oxygen systems for their aircraft,” said O2 Aero Managing Director and Aerox® president Scott E. Ashton. “Like Aerox®, Sky-Ox® has…
Aeronautix has been awarded an FAA STC for their Aural Warning and Annunciation System (AWAS) which they are manufacturing and installing on the Beechcraft King Air 350 and 300 series aircraft. The system, designed to integrate with the Collins Proline 21 avionics suite and provide improved situational awareness, will give aural voice warnings to pilots avoiding potential engine damage due to Over-Temp or Over-Torque conditions. Pilot workload during critical phase of flight like takeoff and missed approach can distract from serious engine limitation exceedances going unnoticed by crew, resulting in damage costing hundreds of thousands of dollars for repairs. However,…
Wipaire has entered into an agreement with Premiair Aviation as its international Authorized Installation and Service Center (AI&SC) for Wipline Floats and Wipaire products. Premiair is part of Textron Aviation’s service network with three service centers across Australia. As an AI&SC, Premiair can provide installation and maintenance for Wipline 8750A and 8750S floats, and designated Wipaire modifications for Cessna Caravan models such as Single Point Fueling, extended baggage compartment and Aurora Interiors. “As we expand global support of our products, Premiair was our first choice in representation in Australia. There are dozens of operators and hundreds of aircraft that will be able to receive…