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– Air Plains Services, a world leader in general aviation engine and avionics upgrades, announced today it has gained FAA approval for a new-manufacture Cessna 172 airbox designed for a variety of stock OEM engines, adding to the range of PMA airboxes it produces for the 180ph 172XP engine upgrade and for various Cessna 180, 182 and 188 aircraft models. “We’ve been including a new PMA airbox with our 172XP upgrade package for 10 years, so it seemed a natural move to develop a similar, improved design for a wider range of 172s that don’t have our upgrade,” said Katie…
General aviation industry members of the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative are applauding the news of the first unleaded fuel candidate to successfully pass the most rigorous Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI) initial detonation and 150-hour engine durability test phase, and continued progress toward an unleaded future. The FAA issued the following statement earlier today: The Federal Aviation Administration has approved the advancement to full-scale engine and flight testing of unleaded UL100E aviation fuel for piston-engine aircraft developed by LyondellBasell Industries/VP Racing. The UL100E fuel successfully passed a 150-hour engine durability test under the Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI), a…
$1.5 million grant to EAA Aviation Foundation will boost youth aviation education EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (November 17, 2023) — Youth aviation education in the Oshkosh area and beyond is receiving a major boost, as the Adam R. Scripps Foundation (ARSF) has approved a grant to the EAA Aviation Foundation in support of the EAA Education Center and the Experimental Aircraft Association’s online AeroEducate program. The three-year grant totaling $1.5 million is focused on activities at the Education Center, which opened in July 2022 and serves both youth discovery of aviation and proficiency for current pilots. The grant…
— Textron Aviation today announced an agreement with BAA Training for the purchase of 48 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft, expected to be delivered in 2026. The deal, inked at the Dubai Airshow, substantially expands BAA Training’s existing fleet, offering increased capacity for students, streamlining the flight training process and ensuring an overall enhanced student experience. The Cessna Skyhawk is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company. “For over six decades, the Cessna Skyhawk has inspired the next generation of pilots and served as the world’s leading flight trainer,” said Chris Crow, vice president of Piston Sales. “We are delighted to continue the relationship with BAA Training to…
Makers of Magnetos, Ignition Harnesses, Replacement Parts MONTGOMERY, Ala., Nov. 27, 2023 – Hartzell Engine Tech, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired the assets of Kelly Aero LLC, a leading manufacturer of aftermarket aircraft magnetos, replacement parts and ignition harnesses for General Aviation and military applications. Hartzell Engine Tech is headquartered in Montgomery, Ala. “With this acquisition, Hartzell Engine Tech is excited to add manufacturing capabilities for aircraft ignition products to our existing lines of engineered, firewall forward, engine accessories,” said Hartzell Engine Tech President Keith Bagley. “We extend our appreciation to Jeffrey Kelly, his family and…
For aviation lovers, there’s nothing like taking to the skies – feeding that passion for flying while leaving the distractions behind. Level up your flight with the Bose A30 Aviation Headset. When you purchase between November 19 and December 23, 2023, you’ll also receive a SoundLink Micro Bluetooth® speaker in black (retails at $119.95). The Bose A30 Aviation Headset dramatically elevates every flight with the best combination of comfort, audio clarity and active noise cancellation available on the market. And, the A30 is the first around-ear headset to offer three modes of user selectable noise cancellation, making it the perfect gift for yourself or other…
EDMO Distributors, Inc. is pleased to announce they have teamed up with Aviation Design and Supply (ADS) in Melbourne, FL as the exclusive distributor for their new Garmin GFC Autopilot Hardware Kits. EDMO now offers these meticulously organized, airframe-specific autopilot hardware kits, carefully crafted to save valuable labor hours hunting for the "best source" hardware detailed in the Garmin autopilot installation manuals and addendums. ADS kits are assembled in-house using trusted sources and feature comprehensive traceability, including lot numbers and all relevant conformity documentation. ADS President, Jaramey Ham states, “Our airframe-specific autopilot hardware kits are designed with the installing technician and parts specialists in mind, eliminating the…
EDMO Distributors, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of the TBX-BOOT, a protective cover designed to shield the uAvionix tailBeaconX from damage while the aircraft is parked. Made of high visibility orange PETG plastic, the unit is customized to provide a hand-in-glove protective fit over the tailBeaconX’s clear glass globe and dual ADS-B antennas to prevent accidental breakage. The TBX-BOOT incorporates an easy slide-on, slide-off installation and removal. The unit installs over the ADS-B antenna “wings” and the globe and stays securely in place via a precision friction fit. The HI-VIZ orange color makes the boot easy to see…
Fire Boss is pleased to announce the order for 31 Fire Boss from Air Tractor Europe [ATE] was closed during the recent Aerial Firefighting conference in Athens, Greece. This agreement marks a significant milestone for Air Tractor Europe; it is their largest order to date. Delivery will be spread through 2024 – 2026. “We are thrilled to announce our contract for 31 Fire Boss. In addition to this multi-year order, ATE has purchased over 80 sets of floats for the European market,” said Vicente Huerta, President of Air Tractor Europe. “As we look ahead, the threat of wildfires is year-round.…
Flight-Resource, a family brand of McFarlane, is the world’s largest MT propeller distributor, based in the USA. They specialize in advanced propulsion systems, providing enhanced performance and safety to a multitude of aircraft. Bushliner manufactures the Cyclone 1850 aircraft which is a completely new aircraft closely resembling the legacy Skywagon 185. Their collaboration introduces 3- and 4-blade propeller options with or without reversing capabilities to Bushliner Cyclone 1850 aircraft. “We are delighted to join forces with Bushliner to provide innovative propeller solutions for their aircraft,” said Larry Schlasinger with Flight-Resource/McFarlane. “This collaboration adds to the numerous existing products that McFarlane…