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New Primer Offers Class-Leading Corrosion Resistance, Performance and Durability Protection for All Types of Aircraft Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings launched the Next Generation Chrome-Free Epoxy Primer (CM0483800) — a new high-performance, two-component, corrosion-inhibitive primer that contains no chromate. The primer is ideal for application on all types of aircraft, including commercial aircraft, business jets, military aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, rotor aircraft and general aviation. It provides exceptional performance with various substrates and pretreatments and is designed to work with all Sherwin-Williams exterior topcoat systems. Customers will appreciate the primer’s simple 2:1:1 mix ratio that is ready to spray: no additional reduction…
McFarlane Aviation recently received FAA-PMA approval for part numbers MC0311070 and MC0311070-1. This new Fuel Selector Valve is a direct replacement for OEM part numbers 0311025, 0311070, and 0311070-1. The McFarlane Fuel Valve is an expansion of their existing line of Fuel Valves for several Cessna aircraft models, ranging from 150s through 190s. They’re superior in quality, in stock, and more affordable than the OEM. “Our Fuel Valve has improved corrosion resistance from the anodized coating,” said Lead Project Engineer, Val Yancey-Jardon. “They’re precision machined for the O-ring capture cavity, and we fully test each assembly before leaving the facility.”…
Most capable D2 smartwatch yet includes full suite of aviation features, longer battery life and flashlight Garmin today announced its latest aviator smartwatch – the D2™ Mach 1 Pro. Featuring a large AMOLED touchscreen display, up to 25 days of battery life1, an LED flashlight and more – D2 Mach 1 Pro is designed for the most demanding pilot lifestyles, including those who fly professionally. Sporting classic pilot watch styling and premium materials like sapphire and titanium, the D2 Mach 1 Pro is ready to be worn both in and out of the cockpit. With extensive aviation, health, fitness and…
Wisk becomes first eVTOL air taxi company to conduct public flights in Los Angeles County, at Long Beach Airport, demonstrating the safety and reality of autonomous passenger flight Wisk, Mayor of Long Beach, Boeing leadership, and other local officials from the greater Los Angeles area meet to discuss the future of Advanced Air Mobility Wisk’s flight tests and public demonstration add to the company’s long-standing flight test program, which includes 1700+ test flights, and builds on its previous public demonstrations in Oshkosh, WI OCTOBER 23, 2023 – – MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – – Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company,…
The company has optioned a total of 27 aircraft. LAS VEGAS-TECNAM is proud to announce the confirmation of the fourth P2012 aircraft by Pacific Air Charter Inc. in Hawaii. Having taken delivery of the first Travel in August 2023, immediately followed by the second in September 2023, and the third aircraft in the process of being delivered at the Tecnam plant in Capua–Italy, with this fourth aircraft, the fleet of Pacific Air Charters Inc. is growing rapidly to serve the Pacific market. The P2012Multi-Engine operations over water provide a significant safety advantage in the remote Pacific areas of operation while…
Opener, the market leader in light electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announces Helix, its first scalable production vehicle, and unveils its new identity. Now named Pivotal, this step represents the company’s trailblazing influence on the industry and its transition to become a product-delivering entity serving the needs of customers in multiple segments. As a pioneer, Pivotal is renowned for the BlackFly, the first eVTOL of its kind to be sold and delivered to customers. “With Helix, we become the leading manufacturer of light eVTOL aircraft. Helix presents the next iteration of 10+ years of innovating, testing, and…
Wipaire announced at this year’s NBAA-BACE they have received a Technical Standard Order [TSO] C27A approval from the FAA for their Wipline C13000S composite seaplane floats. These floats are for the DHC-6 Twin Otter Series. “The TSO is the first step of approval from the Federal Aviation Administration for our composite float program. It validates the design and production data submitted by our development team,” said Brad Kutz, Vice President of Engineering for Wipaire. “We met our goal of reducing weight from the existing Wipline 13000 seaplane floats. From here we will continue towards FAA approval for installation.” “We are…
If you’re ready to build or restore an aircraft, join us for our signature two-day SportAir Workshop courses hosted by EAA Chapter 1 at the historic Flabob airport, and discover that you really can build or restore your own airplane! Save time, money, and frustration by learning proper techniques right from the start, taught by experienced and accomplished professionals. Courses fill up fast – secure your seat today! SHEET METAL BASICS – TWO DATES! During this workshop, learn all aspects of sheet metal work with lecture, two detailed projects, and lots of hands-on practice using the special tools and techniques…
Alpha Aviation, Inc. is proud to announce the addition of several Rear Seat Shoulder Harness kits to their extensive 3-Point Diagonal Shoulder Harness Restraint product line. These kits fit Cessna 100 & 200 series and a select number of Piper PA-28 & PA-44 aircraft utilizing OEM installation data, parts & hardware, or parts that have been PMA’d by Alpha Aviation, Inc. Alpha Aviation, Inc’s Rear Seat Shoulder Harness Installation kits are sold with everything required for the installation of 2 center or aft seats, unless noted otherwise, and are available with fixed strap (manually adjustable) or inertial reel equipped 3-point…
Arcline Investment Management (“Arcline”), a growth-oriented private equity firm, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hartzell Aviation (“Hartzell” or the “Company”) from Tailwind Technologies. Hartzell designs and manufactures proprietary aircraft subsystems and aftermarket components. The Company operates two complementary business units: Hartzell Propeller and Hartzell Engine Tech. Hartzell Propeller is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance propeller systems, components, and related accessories. Hartzell Engine Tech is a leading designer, manufacturer, and supplier of aircraft engine accessories and adjacent products, including turbochargers, alternators, starters, starter adapters, fuel pumps, magnetos, cabin heaters, exhaust…