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Today Cirrus unveiled its newly evolved brand identity to reflect its unending quest for innovation. Cirrus created the Personal Aviation™ category of the general aviation industry with its best-selling aircraft – the SR Series and Vision Jet® – which make aviation more approachable, accessible and personal. As the category leader, Cirrus continues to combine its passion for innovation with its expanding customer ecosystem, bringing Everything in Reach™. The updated brand identity signifies Cirrus’ continued commitment to growing the aviation industry by reimagining its future and evolving the brand into the next era of Personal Aviation. “Since 1984, Cirrus’ legacy of…
Increases Product Exchange Inventory PIQUA, Ohio, Feb. 26, 2024 – The Hartzell Propeller Service Center is expanding its warranty coverage to two years or 2,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first. Additionally, the service center increased its propeller exchange inventory to cover a wider range of aircraft. “These improvements at the Hartzell Service Center give our customers extended warranty protection and additional inventory, leading to less flight downtime,” said Director of Hartzell Service Center Scott Foster. “We continually look for ways to add convenience and value for aircraft owners and operators.” Increased Warranty Coverage The Hartzell Service Center’s warranty on work performed at…
Show organizer Helicopter Association International will provide sustainable fuel for participating aircraft. Alexandria, Virginia (February 20, 2024) – To reduce the event’s carbon footprint, Helicopter Association International (HAI) is providing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to all aircraft flying into HAI HELI-EXPO 2024. The annual conference and trade show, the largest in the world for the vertical aviation industry, will take place Feb. 26–29 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif., with exhibits open Feb. 27–29. “SAF helps the entire aviation industry meet and exceed our sustainability goals while addressing climate change and energy security,” says James Viola, president and…
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is celebrating the opening of its brand-new, FAA-approved repair station, number EHCR228E. The state-of-the-art repair station operates within Enstrom’s Menominee, MI factory. It will provide helicopter maintenance, damage repairs, upgrades, and component overhauls, all at the hands of Enstrom’s premier repair experts. “This is a significant upgrade to what customers might have experienced before,” said Doug Smith, Enstrom Vice President of Product Support. “We’ve completely refurbished the facility with new equipment, new tooling, new storage, and countless other quality-of-life improvements. It was a huge investment of time and resources, but the results speak for themselves.” All Enstrom…
Garmin announced it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the GFC™ 500 digital autopilot in Beechcraft A35 and B35 aircraft. The GFC 500 digital 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, as well as a combination of either a standby GI 275 or G5 electronic flight instrument interfaced to a G500 TXi™ flight display, or a G3X Touch™ flight display to provide…
Precision Flight Controls Unveils the Revolutionary new Cessa 172 ATD. This addition expands our fleet of “Type Specific” AATDs. Rancho Cordova, CA February 8, 2024 – Precision Flight Controls, a leading innovator in flight simulation technology, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest flight simulators: These state-of-the-art flight AATDs are set to redefine pilot training, offering an unparalleled blend of realism, accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The ATD is meticulously designed to replicate the Cessa 172 aircraft, FAA AATD-approved AATD not only underscores the simulator’s fidelity to real-world flying conditions but also enables pilots to log official training hours, a significant advancement…
First Aviation Services Inc. announced a major expansion of their support for the UH-60 Black Hawk and its derivates by integrating the resources of the company’s individual subsidiaries to provide the industry’s most comprehensive set of aftermarket solutions. Currently, First Aviation subsidiaries provide in-house maintenance, repair and overhaul (“MRO”) for the UH-60 Black Hawk main and tail rotor blades, main rotor hub, dynamic components, landing gear shock struts, BIM indicators, hoses, lighting, batteries, switch panels, and structures, among other components. Furthermore, First Aviation’s subsidiary AAMSI, located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, manages the repair of approximately 500 additional Black Hawk components…
These new additions will expand our fleet of “Type Specific” AATDs. Precision Flight Controls, a leading innovator in flight simulation technology, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest flight simulators: These state-of-the-art flight AATDs are set to redefine pilot training, offering an unparalleled blend of realism, accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. These two ATDs are meticulously designed to replicate the Piper Archer and Piper Seminole aircraft, A pending FAA AATD endorsement not only underscores the simulator’s fidelity to real-world flying conditions but also enables pilots to log official training hours, a significant advancement in aviation training. Key Features and…
The Stabilizer Bracket Installation Tool (TOOL136) is key to precise installation of the horizontal stabilizer inner hinge brackets on Cessna 180, 182, and 185 aircraft. TOOL136 ensures proper alignment of the hinge brackets and horizontal stabilizer to the airplane, assures perfect bind-free alignment of all hinge points, and provides smooth bind-free stabilizer hinge action. TOOL136 is unlike any tool available. It effectively serves as a stand-in for the aircraft’s stabilizer, mimicking the spacing and thickness of the stabilizer hinges during installation. The tool also provides leveling and alignment surfaces. Without the tool, aligning the hinge brackets is extremely challenging. Improper…
Hartzell Propeller will extend a $1,000 discount to supporters of the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) on all new Hartzell backcountry aircraft propellers, through 2024. In addition to these savings, Hartzell Propeller is making a $250 contribution to the RAF mission for each of these special sales. “We are pleased to be able, once again, to extend this special offer to RAF supporters for the fourth consecutive year,” said Hartzell President JJ Frigge. “In addition to providing these $1,000 discounts on backcountry props, we will contribute $250 directly to the RAF for each propeller sold as a result of this special offer. This is an example of our continuing…