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Wichita, Kansas – Whind LLC introduces wheel pants for the Cessna Caravan series, a simple, efficient performance enhancement. Flight testing has shown a cruise speed improvement of up to seven knots, depending on initial configuration. Full STC approval is underway, with completion and first delivery expected in 4Q 2021. Like the Caravan itself, the wheel pants are durable and low-maintenance. Randy Whitson, CEO of Whind LLC says, “you won’t find a ‘no step’ placard on these wheel pants”. Made for easy maintenance, the modular design creates easy access and interchangeable, standardized parts. The wheel pant also functions like the popular…
DOVER, DELAWARE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA — Aviation, Aircraft, and Aerospace engineering is a complicated phenomenon as the market needs established strategies to formulate next-generation solutions. Thus, a hybrid system of traditional and novel components will pave the way for the emerging frontiers of engineering. “If you are tired of long waiting hours due to the traditional flights, the wait is over now. We welcome you to the new world of “The Next Generation of Supersonic Travel”, says Priven Reddy the Founder of Aerospace startup L.E.A.P. “Breakfast at 9am in London & Lunch by 12.30pm in New York. Tech Mogul, Priven Reddy’s Aerospace…
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 23, 2021 – Western Aircraft, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, has hired Elise Wheelock as its new regional sales director for Piper Aircraft. Pat Belokas, who previously served as the company’s Piper regional sales director, has been promoted to the Pilatus sales team as regional director for Pilatus Turboprop Sales. Ms. Wheelock began her career as a customer service representative for Aviation Adventures in Warrenton, Virginia. She then moved on to Piper Aircraft where she served as a product marketing intern, product marketing coordinator, and most recently as a fleet sales representative. In her new role as Western Aircraft’s regional…
Airforms, Inc. has added Airpart Supply Ltd. in High Wycombe, UK to their growing list of stocking distributors around the world. As their name implies, Airpart Supply carries a vast array of parts, systems and avionics equipment for General and Airline Aviation. They ship products daily to owners, operators and mechanics in the UK, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. They have been importing large shipments of parts from Airforms over the past half year and can now offer virtually everything in the Airforms catalogs. “Airforms is providing a significant supplement to our product line,” said Matt Buckle, Sales…
Garmin is pleased to announce a new update to the GTX™ 345DR transponder for government and defense operators that adds Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Mode 1 and 2 capabilities with automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) “Out” compliance to meet both civil and military transponder requirements when paired with a compatible GI 275 electronic flight instrument, G3X Touch™ flight display, or G3000 integrated flight deck. In addition, the GTX 345DR transponder provides operators with ADS-B “In” capabilities that decrease pilot workload, help increase mission effectiveness, and more. With the GTX 345DR transponder, government and defense operators can now meet transponder requirements of IFF Mode 1 and 2 capability to…
Garmin® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN), today announced European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval of G1000® NXi updates for Citation Mustang aircraft to allow owners and operators to upgrade many key avionics systems. Available for both fielded G1000 NXi installations and those looking to upgrade their aircraft, these upgrades include the addition of the GWX™ 75 advanced weather radar and new datalink weather and communications capability for operators via the GSR 56. Other new enhancements include the ability for operators to retain dual diversity transponder systems in addition to the benefits of an ADS-B “In” solution with the GTX™ 345DR transponder, and more. The GWX 75…
In-person pilot training returns to Garmin headquarters this August Garmin® International, Inc.® is pleased to announce its pilot training opportunities through June 2022 including a return to in-person instructor led courses beginning in August 2021. Healthy workplace practices are in place for the health and well-being of Garmin customers and associates. A variety of pilot training opportunities are available ranging from self-study materials, webinars, eLearning courses and instructor-led training offered for the GTN™ Series, G500/G600, TXi™Series, G3X Touch™, and Garmin integrated flight decks. Professional instructor-led training Instructor-led classroom training returns to an in-person format at the Garmin headquarters in Olathe, Kansas. The dedicated…
Kelly Aero, LLC is proud to introduce an All New – FAA/PMA approved direct replacement line of four and six cylinder magnetos. With a foundation of over 35 years of manufacturing FAA/PMA replacement magneto parts as well as overhauling magnetos, the new magneto design incorporates component improvements that revitalizes quality and value for general aviation magnetos. “We have manufactured millions of magneto parts and we have overhauled well over 100,000 magnetos over our history,” stated Kelly Aero President/CEO Jeffrey Kelly, “introducing a new direct replacement Kelly Magneto further cements our commitment to piston engines in general aviation. It has been…
Revolutionary helicopter flight control system brings advanced safety features to Bell 505 owners and operators Garmin® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN), today announced that the GFC™ 600H flight control system has received Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for installation on the Bell 505 helicopter, 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…
Stratos 716X, the experimental, kit-built version of the upcoming FAR Part 23 / EASA CS 23 certified Stratos 716, is making its first public appearance at EAA AirVenture 2021. The 1,500 nautical mile range 716 gets its name from its 0.7 Mach / 402 knot cruise speed, single turbofan engine and six-seat cabin. It will cruise at 41,000 ft, far above most clouds, weather and turbulence. “People want the high-altitude speed, quiet and smoothness of a jet. But, up until now, many of them have been priced out of the top end of the market. They’ve had to settle for…