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CubCrafters has chosen two of Hartzell Propeller’s next generation carbon fiber structural composite propellers as the sole options for the airplane manufacturer’s new nosewheel NXCub, which is headed to certification and production. “The Hartzell team is very pleased to continue our excellent and longstanding relationship with CubCrafters,” said Hartzell Propeller President JJ Frigge. “The new NXCub has the opportunity of opening up backcountry flying to a much broader portion of the pilot population, and we are privileged to take part.” Hartzell’s carbon fiber composite two-blade Trailblazer prop will be standard equipment CubCrafters’ NXCub with 2-Blade Trailblazer on the…
Genesys Aerosystems announced today that its S-TEC 3100 advanced autopilot had earned Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the Beechcraft King Air 90 series. This latest announcement brings the total approved aircraft models for the 3100 to over 150. The 3-axis digital autopilot brings enhanced features such as envelope protection and alerting, one button straight and level recovery, indicated airspeed hold, and integrated yaw dampening. With the flexibility provided by the built-in digital attitude source, the 3100 is at home in a variety of cockpit configurations, from 6-pack analog gauges to advanced glass panels. The 3100 comes standard with traditional autopilot modes like lateral (NAV HDG, ROLL), vertical (IAS,…
The Epic Aircraft E1000 has been selected to receive Flying Magazine’s prestigious 2020 Flying Innovation Award, which recognizes the most innovative product to have reached the general aviation market in the previous year. According to Flying, the new turboprop combines power with passion to earn Flying’s highest honor, amongst a strong field of 2020 Editors’ Choice Award winners. “The team at Epic can be honestly and deeply proud of the accomplishment they’ve made with the E1000. Certified in November 2019 and delivered to its first customers this past spring, the E1000 is a true beauty. And it’s truly deserving of…
Western Aircraft, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced today that it has hired Randy Miller as a Regional Sales Manager. In his new role with the Western Aircraft MRO Sales Team, Mr. Miller works with jet owners and operators and is responsible for maintenance sales on Citation and Embraer Phenom aircraft. Mr. Miller has more than 25 years of corporate aviation sales experience, particularly with airframe and engine maintenance sales. Prior to joining Western Aircraft, he worked for several large MRO companies, including Textron Aviation, StandardAero, and most recently Constant Aviation. He holds a Commercial Pilot license, and in his spare…
Aithre and Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems today announced a collaboration agreement to integrate Aithre wireless monitoring technology into Aerox’s line of portable oxygen tanks for general aviation users. The agreement also establishes Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems as an authorized distributor for the entire Aithre product line. Under the terms of the agreement, Aerox will be the exclusive bundler of the Altus Meso wireless portable oxygen tank monitoring system for new portable oxygen systems. Aithre and Aerox will also cobrand the Aithre iOS tank monitoring app that links the Altus Meso to any iOS device. Aithre and Aerox have announced a special price for the Altus Meso of $149.99 installed on any Aerox…
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Epic Aircraft confirmed today it has completed delivery of its first two E1000 all composite, single-engine turboprop aircraft, following the successful conclusion of its FAA Type Certification program last year. “Completing these deliveries is a tremendous milestone for our company and our customers. The E1000 is a remarkable aircraft and seeing the enthusiasm of our owners as they take delivery is extremely gratifying. This is the successful culmination of eight years of hard work, extensive investment, and a passionate belief in our product,” said Epic CEO, Doug King. The first customer aircraft, delivered in February, is being leased back to…
Certification nearing completion of modernization of Black Hawks by XP Services Today, Genesys Aerosystems and XP Services commenced certification flight testing, marking the final phase in the certification process of the Genesys avionics suite for the UH-60A and EH-60A Black Hawk. After many months of ground and flight testing, XP Services and Genesys Aerosystems are jointly testing the final version of the cockpit architecture to achieve the FAA STC this summer. The Genesys avionics suite in the Black Hawk comprises of four MIL-STD qualified IDU-680s, dual ADAHRS, dual GPS receivers, dual digital COM/NAV radios, and 3-Axis IFR HeliSAS Stability Augmentation…
Continental®, an AVIC International Holding (HK) LTD company (HKEX: 232.HK), announced a new partnership with Tecnam S.P.A. to launch the P2010 TDI with the CD-170 engine. Continental’s Jet-A fueled 170 HP engine offers the ease of flying a single lever control coupled with electronic engine monitoring and redundancy safety features. The CD-170 is the newest design and highest horsepower engine in the CD-100 series family. The CD-100 family of Jet-A burning engines is a proven platform with more than 6,000 engines delivered and over 7.1 million flight hours in service. The CD-170 has several key differentiators from others in the series.…
With the variety of special Fly-Away Financing rates, pilots can own a brand-new Colt-SL equipped with touchscreen avionics, digital autopilot, airframe parachute, leather upholstery, and custom paint for under $1,200 per month.** — Hondo, Texas-based, Texas Aircraft Manufacturing announced today it has partnered with Hondo-based Community National Bank to offer special Fly-Away Financing for all factory-new Colt-S and Colt-SL S-LSA aircraft. “I cannot tell you how extremely pleased and excited we are to announce this amazing financing offer through our friends at Community National Bank,” says Texas Aircraft Manufacturing’s CEO, Matheus Grande. “Having truly affordable monthly payments is just one more…