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  Piqua, Ohio, Sept. 18, 2018 – Hartzell Propeller Inc. named Texas Aircraft Propeller & Accessories, an industry leader in propeller and governor overhaul, repair and sales, as a Recommended Service Facility. The company is based in a modern facility at Pearland Regional Airport (KLVJ), near Houston. “We are especially delighted to have Texas Aircraft Propeller […]

Reflects Global Scope International Aircraft Dealers Association Is Now NARA’s New Rebranded Name Sept. 17, 2018 — International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) is the new rebranded name for the former National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA). The organization’s board of directors changed the name to reflect the international presence and global importance that members of the […]

Spruce Super Sale – Corona, CA. Come join the fun and get a chance to win big prizes. This is the time of year when we go all out by offering spectacular discounts on our most popular products and provide a chance for our loyal customer to meet our vendors.   Now gain the skills, […]

  McFarlane FAA-PMA Cowl Flap Hinges for Cessna aircraft and Steering Rod Boots for Cessna 182   Baldwin City, KS, September 5, 2018: McFarlane Aviation Products is excited to announce new approvals for Cessna Aircraft! McFarlane now has FAA-PMA approval for improved cowl flap hinges for Cessna 172, 180, 182, and 185 aircraft. “Cowl flap […]

  Trade-A-Plane’s gorgeous 2019 Calendar is now available for *PRE-ORDER* for only $10 USD delivered to anywhere in the United States! International shipping will be extra (please contact us for rates). This 13 month calendar has months December 2018 through December 2019 plus 2019 Year at a Glance and 2020 Year at a Glance. The […]

  Aircraft Spruce will be at the AOPA Fly-In from September 14-15, 2018 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. More opportunities Deepen skills that will take you to new places in your pilot journey. More time Build genuine, long-lasting relationships with pilots from around the country. More of everything Everything that you love about the AOPA Fly-In! […]

Cessna Upper Torque Link, Stop Lugs, and Shimmy Dampener replacement parts, developed by McFarlane Baldwin City, KS, September 4, 2018: McFarlane Aviation Products is excited to announce new approvals for Cessna Aircraft! McFarlane has announced more FAA-PMA replacement parts found on the Cessna nose gear! Torque link stop lugs and the attachment hardware found on […]

Garmin announces availability of TXi, GTN and GFC software upgrades Adds descent VNAV, G500 TXi compatibility with G5 & GFC 500 and more August 31, 2018 – Garmin is pleased to announce the availability of multiple software upgrades and approvals across several products including the GTN 650/750 touchscreen navigators, the G500 TXi/G600 TXi and G500/G600 […]

Baldwin City, KS, August 29, 2018: McFarlane Aviation Products announces the best D A M Window Cleaner! With over a year of development and testing, McFarlane is excited to offer their D A M Window Cleaner to you. It is a fast, streak-free liquid spray designed for acrylic and other surfaces. It does not contain […]

Garmin® acquires FltPlan.com, a leading electronic flight planning and services provider Schaffhausen, Switzerland/August 29, 2018/Business Wire — Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced that it has acquired Flight Plan LLC (FltPlan), a privately-held provider of electronic flight planning, scheduling, and trip support services, including the popular website FltPlan.com and mobile application FltPlan Go. FltPlan is […]

Baldwin City, KS, August 27, 2018: McFarlane Aviation Products has developed kits specific to your aircraft! Too often seal and repair kits have more parts than are needed or even worse, not enough parts to complete the job. McFarlane Aviation Products has done the research and developed main and nose strut seal and repair kits […]

  Baldwin City, KS, August 21, 2018: McFarlane Aviation Products is excited to announce new approvals for Cessna aircraft! Tie-down eyebolts found in the tail and wings of Cessna aircraft are now available from McFarlane. Replace your damaged and corroded eyebolts with these high strength parts forged from alloy steel. McFarlane eyebolts are FAA-PMA Approved […]

Piqua, Ohio, Aug. 20, 2018 – Hartzell Propeller’s carbon fiber composite two and three-blade Trailblazer replacement props for Maule short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft have received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC). Hartzell’s 80-inch diameter Top Props can replace Hartzell and McCauley propellers on the backcountry aircraft. “Bush flying just gets better with the Hartzell Trailblazer pulling you out of […]

Garmin® expands cost-effective navigation databases to include South America OLATHE, Kan. /August 14, 2018/Business Wire — Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the addition of new, cost-effective Garmin Navigation Database information for South America. This database will soon be available in the newly expanded Americas OnePak, which offers coverage […]

The Full Landing Gear Upgrade kit from Marsh Brothers Aviation is for all models of Aerostar aircraft. This kit is a culmination of all of the Marsh Brothers smaller kits M1004 to M1012 for the Aerostar aircraft models. Lifetime lubricated AeroTough™ bushings prevent problems: ♦ Eliminate anxiety about damages to the supporting structure ♦ Never […]

Cessna 208/208B Caravan Baldwin City, KS, August 8, 2018: McFarlane Aviation Products is quickly becoming the leading supplier of FAA-PMA and STC aftermarket parts for Cessna 208/208B Caravans. As stated by McFarlane’s president, Dave McFarlane, “We are working with the owners and operators to improve the quality of parts and lower their cost of repairs. […]

FAIRFAX, Minn., August 2, 2018 – Winning an award for a job well done is surely gratifying, but a  satisfied customer is the top priority among craftsmen in any field. Bill Buckner of B&B Welding in Sallisaw, Okla., installed a 46- by 15-foot hydraulic door from Schweiss Doors on the Ely Helicopter Services hangar project, […]

Garmin is pleased to announce it is expanding its robust line-up of popular aviation webinars. Ranging from Garmin Pilot tips and tricks, cost-effective autopilot upgrades to low-cost ADS-B solutions, these free webinars offer pilots and customers with a broad overview of the latest Garmin has to offer, while also providing a general operational overview of […]

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 Facts and Figures                   July 30, 2018 –  Comment from EAA Chairman Jack Pelton: “A ‘perfect’ event may be unattainable, but AirVenture 2018 came about as close as one could imagine. The combination of outstanding programs, aircraft variety, a robust economy, and good […]

10-year-old: ‘Airplanes Have Always Been in My Blood’ By Barbara A. Schmitz July 23, 2018 – Taylor Peeff, of Louisville, Kentucky, is one focused 10-year-old who can’t wait to turn 15 so she can take the private pilot written test. And when she’s not drawing, practicing karate, playing soccer, or flying a simulator, she is reading […]