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WICHITA, Kan. (July 13, 2021) – Textron Aviation today announced its flagship Cessna Citation Longitude super-midsize business jet achieved certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), clearing the way for customer deliveries to begin in the region. The Cessna Citation Longitude super-midsize business jet is designed, produced and delivered by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company. “In the second half of last year we saw a substantial increase in super-midsize flight activity across Europe as individuals relied on these products as a transportation solution,” said Tom Perry, vice president of Sales, EMEA, Textron Aviation. “The introduction of the Longitude to the…

Adds Engine, Cabin Heating Systems to Prop De-Ice Hartzell Propeller has purchased the assets of Tanis Aircraft Products, a leading manufacturer of engine preheat systems for fixed and rotary wing aircraft, with facilities in Minnesota. The Tanis brand will become part of Hartzell Propeller’s heated products, which now includes systems for propeller de-ice, piston engine preheat, turbine engine preheat, helicopter preheat, battery, avionics, and cabin preheat. “The Hartzell family of companies, which is investing heavily in the future of general aviation, is broadening our offerings in heated products with this acquisition,” said Hartzell Propeller President JJ Frigge. “We were impressed with Tanis’…

Garmin International  announced European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval of the G1000® NXi upgrade for Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 equipped with the Prodigy Flight Deck. The G1000 NXi integrated flight deck boasts a comprehensive feature set with modern and advanced capabilities including SurfaceWatch™ runway monitoring technology, visual approach guidance, horizontal situation indicator (HSI) map and more. In addition to system features, the G1000 NXi displays also preserve the same mechanical footprint and harness connections to allow for simpler installation and time savings when completing the upgrade. Unique features available as part of the G1000 NXi upgrade for the Phenom include: SurfaceWatch runway monitoring…

Certified aircraft now include Beech 35 H/J/K/M, Cessna 210 D/E/F and T210F, and early model Mooney M20 C/D/E 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 the Beech H/J/K/M 35 Bonanza, Cessna 210 D/E/F and T210F, and pre-1965 Mooney M20 C/D/E aircraft. The GFC 500 Autopilot is intended for light piston aircraft while delivering superior in-flight characteristics, self-monitoring capabilities and minimal maintenance needs when compared to older generation autopilot systems. New aircraft models now approved for the GFC 500…

Member Discounts for Backcountry Props Hartzell Propeller’s agreement with the Recreational Aviation Foundation, that provides special $1,000 discounts on all new Hartzell backcountry propellers sold to RAF members, will be featured at EAA AirVenture 2021. RAF is a national organization headquartered in Bozeman, Mont. and dedicated to preserving, improving, and creating airstrips for recreational access. “Highlighting this exclusive offer to RAF members is a great way for Hartzell Propeller to return to participating in public aviation venues following the hiatus brought about by the pandemic,” said JJ Frigge, company president. “As part of our commitment to the excitement and fun…

“Dream team” alliance of talented avionics & airframe technicians and custom automotive interior designer/fabricators have come together to deliver award-winning caliber refurbishing services to aircraft ranging from classics to new-generation business jets. Carpenter Avionics announced today that the company is expanding its list of specialized services to now include providing custom aircraft interior refurbishing and completions by partnering with Speed & Design, a nationally acclaimed design, fabrication and installation service provider for custom automobiles. “As we approach our 40th anniversary, we decided this was the great time to make a major step into our future by expanding our mission and…

Big lake, AK – For pilots who want to combine summer vacations and flying adventures in true wilderness, they will find it productive to spend a few minutes exploring Cubdivision.Com. It is an airport community built around a 1,700’ grass strip, designated 9AK7, next to Big Beaver Lake. There are 3 lots left for sale and the Airpark neighborhood will be complete. Located about 15 miles west of Wasilla and 40 miles north of Anchorage, Cubdivision is situated well for wheel, float and straight ski operations. Created by Airforms President, Lee Budde, who lives on the runway, the lots are one to two acres in size.  “We’ve been…

Epic Aircraft today announced that it has selected Fort Lauderdale-based Premier Aircraft Service as its Authorized Service Center for the southeast U.S. region. “Premiere’s reputation for service excellence and their dedication to customer support is widely known throughout the region,” commented Epic CEO, Doug King. “We are confident they will provide our customers with top-notch care and expert aircraft maintenance services.” Epic Aircraft received FAA Type Certification for its award winning E1000 model in November 2019. Powered by the Pratt & Whitney 1200-horsepower PT6A-67A engine, the all-carbon fiber single-engine turboprop cruises at 333 knots, climbs at 4,000 feet per minute,…

Newest certification provides additional turbine aircraft owners and operators with a modern retrofit autopilot solution Garmin® International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., today announced it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the GFC™ 600 digital autopilot in select Pilatus PC-12/41 and PC-12/45 aircraft1. The GFC 600 digital autopilot is optimized to meet the demands of turbine aircraft, delivering superior in-flight characteristics and operational capabilities such as Vertical Navigation (VNAV), automatic Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) switching when paired with a GTN™ Series navigator, enhanced go-around capability and much more. The GFC 600 certification for the PC-12 boasts superior…

STC approval now includes transponder control, simpler GPSS mode switching, and original G500 support Garmin® International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., today announced that its updates for the GI 275 electronic flight instrument have been granted supplemental type certificate (STC) approval by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). These updates add several enhancements and new capabilities to GI 275, including the option to control basic settings of the GTX™ 345 or GTX 345R transponders directly from a GI 275. Other new features include easier switching between GPSS and heading modes with third-party autopilots, plus the capability to drive the GFC™ 500 autopilot while serving as a standby attitude indicator interfaced with an original G500 series flight display. Transponder control Pilots can now control basic transponder settings including squawk code, function, IDENT and flight ID directly from the GI 275 when interfaced with a compatible…