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– Air Plains Services, a world leader in general aviation engine and avionics upgrades, announced today it would exhibit for the first time at the annual Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo and showcase N182AP, one the company’s most extensive refurbishment projects that features its 300hp XP engine upgrade. “We’re excited to be joining the Sun ‘n Fun exhibitor line-up for the first time this year,” said Katie Church, Air Plains president. “The show is the perfect way to jump-start the summer flying season and to meet so many customers – current and new. “We’re eager to meet face-to-face with aviators to…
Textron Aviation announced today the return of the Cessna Turbo Skylane T182T to its legendary piston product lineup, updated with the latest avionics suite and interiors. The Turbo Skylane’s turbocharged engine delivers exceptional power, generating optimal climb rates and faster cruise speeds, as well as enhanced utility for operations from high-altitude airfields. Textron Aviation is taking orders for the Turbo Skylane with first deliveries to begin in early 2023. The Cessna Turbo Skylane is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company. “The turbocharger adds another level of performance to an already exceptional aircraft,” said Ron Draper, president & CEO,…
Certification of the GFC 600 autopilot is also complete for select PC-12/47 aircraft Garmin® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., today announced that expanded engine monitoring capability is now available for select Pilatus PC-12/45 and PC-12/47 aircraft with the addition of the TXi Engine Indication System (EIS) display. This upgrade offers PC-12 owners and operators a fully modernized, complete Garmin cockpit retrofit solution that includes the GFC™ 600 autopilot, G600 TXi primary flight display, GTN™ Xi navigators, GTX™ ADS-B transponders and GWX™ weather radar and more. Additionally, Garmin has also received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC)…
Say hello to new voice functionality and tools aviators will want for every phase of flight Garmin® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), today announced the D2™ Air X10 – a GPS smartwatch with powerful aviation functionality and new features that lets pilots take calls and use their compatible smartphone’s voice assistant to send texts, ask questions and so much more. These connected capabilities join the robust set of dedicated aviation tools in Garmin’s D2 Air series, including: weather, direct-to navigation capabilities, airport information, automatic flight logging, Pulse Ox1 and more—all delivered directly to the watch. With…
Upgrade enhances the aircraft with even more capability, reliability and support Garmin® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., today announced it continues to make significant investments and add valuable enhancements to the G5000® integrated flight deck program in the Beechjet 400A/Hawker 400XP series of aircraft. Included in the latest update are FAA Data Comm functionality, ADS-B In traffic and weather, multiple new cockpit connectivity options, and Garmin’s TCAS II Change 7.1 compliant traffic system and digital radar altimeter. The G5000 flight deck upgrade features three high-resolution 12-inch flight displays situated alongside dual touchscreen display controllers that serve as the…
Wichita, KS – In February 2021, the FAA granted Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) to Aeronautix. As a result, Aeronautix has authority previously reserved only for the FAA, most notably of these is the authority to issue STCs. This achievement was based on the experience Aeronautix has in providing engineering services and procedures needed to certify STCs and PMA status for production lines. Since 2006, they have certified over 300 STCs. Aeronautix currently has 11 full-time employees and a large outside engineering talent pool that they can call on to develop STCs and PMAs. They expect to double their staff in…
Smart Glide technology automates tasks and reduces pilot workload in engine power loss emergencies Garmin Ltd., today announced that its Smart Glide™ technology, a revolutionary safety tool that helps pilots in loss of engine power emergencies by automating tasks to reduce pilot workload, is now available as a free1 software update for the G3X Touch™ and G5 electronic flight instrument in certified aircraft equipped with a GTN™ Xi series navigator. Smart Glide compatibility can be added to a G3X Touch or G5 through the Garmin Authorized Dealer network. Smart Glide joins Collier Trophy winning Garmin Autoland as a part of…
Garmin® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., today announced it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the GFC™ 500 autopilot in additional aircraft to include Beechcraft 35 models C-G and select Cirrus SR20 models1. The GFC 500 autopilot is intended for light piston aircraft while delivering superior in-flight characteristics, self-monitoring capabilities and minimal maintenance requirements when compared to older generation autopilot systems. The GFC 500 autopilot uniquely integrates with Garmin’s GI 275 or G5 electronic flight instruments; a combination of either a standby GI 275 or G5 electronic flight instrument interfaced to a G500 TXi™ flight display;…
The Washington Aviation Association is a group of businesses with an interest in aviation and who value the rights of pilots and the aviation industry. Organized in 1938 as an informal coalition of aviation businesses, the Washington Aviation Association was formalized into a non-profit corporation in 1948 to confront problems of the industry and build a stable and prosperous future. Membership is open to everyone including non-Washington residents. Exhibitors at the NW Aviation Conference receive free annual membership in the Association. The Association also manages an Anti-Drug & Alcohol Consortium for businesses to be compliant with FAA and DOT drug and alcohol testing compliance. Small businesses have the…
PWI is proud to announce that the FAA has given the PWI LED Ice Light PMA approval for use in a wide variety of aircraft, from piston planes and turboprops to business jets. “A lot of hard work went into designing and producing the PWI LED Ice Light,” says Robi Lorik, President and CEO of PWI, Inc. “Getting our LED Ice Light PMA certified makes a big difference to owners and pilots who are tired of the cost and downtime from constantly changing out bulbs.” PWI’s LED Ice Light provides 100,000 hours of life compared to only 165 hours of…