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OLATHE, Kan. /July 23, 2014/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today a new 7-inch G3X Touch display option for experimental amateur-built and light sport aircraft. The new high-resolution infrared touchscreen display compliments the existing 10.6-inch G3X Touch system, offering new panel […]

Oshkosh, WI – July 22, 2014: Aviation headset manufacturer Sennheiser [Tent 288, Wittman Regional Field] announced a packed agenda at this year's EAA AirVenture Oshkosh with sponsorships, a flight pinning ceremony and the fifth annual 'Podapalooza' social media gathering. For the duration of AirVenture, Sennheiser will be showcasing its best in class aviation headsets — […]

Piqua, Ohio, July 21, 2014 – Hundreds of thousands of aviation enthusiasts attending EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 who cast their vision skyward will be able to see a number of aerial performances associated with Hartzell Propeller, Inc. Paul McCowan’s Parachute Team will jump from the skies on the first day of the show on Monday, […]

OLATHE, Kan. /July 22, 2014/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today additional enhancements and new features for the GTN touchscreen avionics. New capabilities include Connext cockpit connectivity, which supports wireless flight plan transfer between the GTN 750/650 series navigators and Garmin […]

OLATHE, Kan. /July 22, 2014/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today an expanded Connext portfolio of products and features, to include wireless connectivity between select Garmin avionics and Garmin Pilot on an iPad/iPhone and certain Android mobile devices. When paired with […]

Frederick, MD July 17, 2014 - Avemco Insurance Company will present educational sessions, open to all pilots and aircraft owners before and during EAA’s AirVenture 2014. Mike Adams, Avemco’s Vice President of Underwriting, will present “Claim Proof Yourself (as best you can)”, geared specifically towards Cessna & Piper aircraft at the Cessna Pilot Organization and […]

OLATHE, Kan. /July 17, 2014/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced worldwide coverage of the Garmin Pilot application for iPad and iPhone, which provides flight planning capabilities, comprehensive weather information and full-featured navigation. Pilots also have access to expanded coverage of […]

Piqua, Ohio, July 14, 2014 – Customer demand for the new Hartzell Propeller advanced swept airfoil five-blade prop for retrofit on TBM 700/850 aircraft has been robust. It is the same propeller that comes as standard equipment on new DAHER-SOCATA TBM 900 aircraft, which has also been in high demand. Since the new structural composite […]

Summer’s soaring temps can make work in an airplane hangar unbearable. Fans simply blow hot, stagnant air around. Misters introduce unwelcome moisture, and air-conditioning is impractical in large open areas. Even mobile A/C units have ductwork that make mobility an issue to vent the heat generated from the compressor. Finally – there is an effective […]

Piqua, Ohio, July 7, 2014 – EAA Air Venture aerobatic headliner Sean. D. Tucker and Hartzell Propeller are continuing their partnership for the 2014 edition of the world’s greatest aviation celebration – EAA Air Venture Oshkosh, held July 28 to Aug.3, 2014. In addition to performing his high-energy aerobatic demonstration in the one of a […]

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Garmin is proud to celebrate today, the tenth anniversary of delivering the G1000 Integrated Flight Deck (IFD) to customers. The first announcement of the revolutionary G1000 IFD was in March 2003, when Cessna announced the selection of G1000 for the Citation Mustang, which was in development at the time. Additional announcements by a variety of […]

(Houston, TX – June 24, 2014) Landmark Aviation’s Aircraft Management & Charter division has expanded its managed fleet with the addition of seven aircraft. These aircraft include a Premier 1A, Falcon 50, Falcon 900EX, Hawker 900XP, Lear 36, and two Lear 60s. “We are excited to announce the expansion of our charter fleet and particularly […]

Mobile, AL, United States, June 24, 2014 – Continental Motors Group Ltd. announced today that its MRO subsidiary, Mattituck Services, Inc. (MSI) will add avionics and aircraft interior maintenance, repair and overhaul capabilities through an agreement to purchase Southern Avionics and Communications Incorporated, which is located in Mobile, Alabama. Southern Avionics has been a regional leader in avionics […]

Piqua, Ohio, June 23, 2014 – Hartzell Propeller Inc. and plane maker DAHER-SOCATA have agreed to renew their long-term partnership with a five-year agreement, under which Hartzell will supply the recently introduced TBM 900 with advanced swept airfoil structural composite five-blade propellers and spinners. Hartzell's design group maximized blade chord thickness and sweep, resulting in […]

Mobile, AL June 16, 2014 – Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) is holding a Career Fair June 21, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at their facility in the Brookley Complex, 2039 South Broad St. Mobile, AL 36615. HR Representatives and Hiring managers will be on site accepting resumes and conducting on-site screening. Continental Motors, formerly known as […]

CHESTER, CONNECTICUT, June 5, 2014 — Whelen Engineering Co. is pleased to announce the Parmetheus Plus™, an LED landing and taxi light 40% brighter than the Parmetheus™. New and improved optic technology now rivals the light output of HID (High Intensity Discharge) and surpasses all LED offerings on the market. The Parmetheus Plus is external […]

Piqua, Ohio, June 12, 2014 – Hartzell Propeller’s six-bladed structural composite propellers have been certified by the U.K.’s Maritime and Coast Guard Agency for Griffon Hoverworks BHT 130 passenger watercraft. Hartzell's props are the first certified structural composite hovercraft propellers. “A hovercraft air cushion vehicle is flown by a pilot instead of a sea captain […]

White Plains, NY — Thanks to the generosity of 165 golfers, their organizations and the many sponsors who donated auction items, the 26th Annual GWAO Tournament raised $90,000 which was shared between two charities — Corporate Angel Network (CAN) & Veterans Airlift Command (VAC). CAN arranges free air travel using the empty seats on corporate […]

(Houston, TX – June 9, 2014) Rick Wielebski has been announced as the General Manager of Landmark Aviation’s Boeing Field/King County International Airport (BFI) location. “I am pleased to have Rick as part of the Landmark Aviation team,” Regional Vice President Charlie Ferraro explained. “His industry knowledge and experience make him a key addition, not […]