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WELLINGTON, KS (April 2, 2024) – Air Plains Services, a world leader in general aviation engine and avionics upgrades, confirmed today its customers, or prospective customers, with a Cessna 182 P or Q model with the 300hp engine upgrade are eligible for the Trolltune Fresh Pick gross weight increase STC. The GWI STC adds 150-160 pounds of useful load with no modification to the aircraft and can be added both with new orders and for existing customers. The STC can be purchased through Air Plains and is approved by the Federal Aviation Administration, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)…
Spring is here, which means it’s time to celebrate 50 years of aviation at SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo 2024 in Lakeland, FL, April 9–14. See avionic innovation at its best with our lineup of trusted handhelds, panel mounts, and mobile radios for pilots and ground crew alike. Look for us at booth D028/D029. Our booth will have our popular IC-A16 and IC-A25 series handhelds along with the IC-A120 mobile and IC-A220 panel mount. Whether you are a student pilot, a seasoned pro, ground crew on the flight line, or simply need a backup, Icom has the perfect radio. For six…
Charleston, SC: After much anticipation, the Sparker has arrived in the United States and is poised to take the top spot in the North American light sport / experimental aviation market. Distributed by TL North America, this MOSAIC-ready aircraft exemplifies the most powerful, elegant, and spacious plane to hit the market in its category. Since successfully completing the E-AB Program, the Sparker has concluded a series of flights, including multiple demonstrations, up and down the east coast. Designed, engineered, and manufactured by TL-ULTRALIGHT, the Sparker joins an impressive fleet of aircraft models that are redefining sport aviation. The latest technology…
STC will bring advanced capabilities to the CJ2 cockpit, including safety-enhancing and connected aircraft management technologies. Garmin announced an upcoming Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the Cessna Citation CJ2, creating an all-Garmin integrated solution for the popular light jet. As a complete upgrade for the original flight deck, Garmin’s industry-leading avionics solutions will fully replace the legacy systems, modernizing the airplane and reducing pilot workload by bringing new capabilities and safety-enhancing technologies. The all-Garmin retrofit will include TXi™ flight displays, GTN™ Xi navigators, GFC™ 600 digital autopilot and several more optional upgrades. “Garmin has decades of…
Hartzell Propeller (“Hartzell”), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, today announced the acquisition of substantially all the assets of WhirlWind Propellers Corporation (“WhirlWind Propellers” or the “Company”), expanding Hartzell’s product portfolio into light-sport aircraft. Founded in 1995, WhirlWind Propellers manufactures composite constant-speed and ground-adjustable propellers for the light-sport, experimental and unmanned aircraft markets. The Company also designs proof of concept propellers for emerging applications. Hartzell Propeller plans to retain the WhirlWind brand and product offerings. JJ Frigge, President of Hartzell Propeller, commented, “The acquisition allows Hartzell to further expand WhirlWind’s rapid propeller development capabilities for the design, tooling and manufacturing of…
– Air Plains Services, a world leader in general aviation engine and avionics upgrades, has followed its recent announcement and gained a second PMA for new-build Cessna 172 airboxes, this time for a short airbox designed to fit Cessna 172 N and P models with the original O-320 Lycoming engine. In December, the company announced approval of a new PMA long airbox for Cessna 172 I, K, L, and M models with the factory original O-320 engine. Air Plains has produced improved PMA airboxes for its popular 172XP engine upgrades for more than a decade and added new airboxes for…
Auto Mode-capable GWX 8000 soon to be certified using GTN Xi navigators or TXi flight displays as the primary indicator Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced GWX™ 8000 StormOptix™ Weather Radar with Auto Mode will soon be approved for display and control via GTN Xi navigators and TXi flight displays1, expanding its interface potential beyond previously approved Garmin integrated flight decks. The GWX 8000 eliminates the requirement for pilots to manually adjust the radar, resulting in a comprehensive weather depiction with simplified operation. Using 3D volumetric scanning capability, GWX 8000 reduces pilot workload and depicts the weather with four times the…
Piper Aircraft, Inc. announced today the type certification of its new flagship aircraft, the Piper M700 FURY, by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, achieved on February 29, 2024. This certification is a significant milestone for Piper Aircraft, coming quickly after the new aircraft’s announcement on February 6, 2024. Customer deliveries will begin immediately. With a maximum cruise speed of 301 knots and a maximum range of 1,424 nm, the M700 FURY is the fastest single engine aircraft in Piper’s 87+ year history. This cabin-class turboprop aircraft is equipped with Pratt & Whitney’s PT6A-52 engine generating 700 shaft horsepower and the…
Vertical aviation trade show will rebrand as VERTICON for 2025. Anaheim, Calif. – The world’s largest vertical aviation trade show and conference concluded with great news for the industry. Record attendance, business deals, and a new brand for the show’s producer marked this year’s HAI HELI-EXPO®, the 35th year the show has been held under that name. HAI HELI-EXPO 2024 brought 15,000 professionals from 87 countries to the four-day show. They visited 625 exhibitors and got up close with 63 aircraft and the latest technology, products, and services for vertical aviation businesses. The event also saw the announcement that the…
Enstrom Collaborating with Genesys to Certify Latest Helicopter Autopilot February 27, 2024 – Mineral Wells, TX – Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog company, announced today that it is working with Enstrom Helicopter Corporation to install and certify the latest generation Genesys Helicopter Autopilot in the Enstrom 480B. The 3-axis VFR autopilot is scheduled for completion and availability for OEM factory fit and aftermarket retrofit by the end of 2024. Interested customers can have the autopilot installed by Enstrom or at select Genesys dealers. “We pride ourselves in being customer-focused, so we are excited to work with Enstrom to offer the industry…