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Garmin is pleased to announce a new version of Garmin Pilot for iOS, which adds a suite of features tailored to helicopter operators. These features incorporate helicopter route charts throughout eight U.S. metropolitan areas, including the Gulf of Mexico. Additionally, the latest version of Garmin Pilot allows pilots to easily identify and document the highest obstacle along their flight […]

OLATHE, Kan. /February 26, 2015/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the GDL 84H and GDL 88H Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) datalink. Helicopter owners and operators are offered added safety benefits with the GDL 84H and GDL 88H, which meet equipage requirements for ADS-B Out while receiving […]

Mobile, Alabama, 25 February 2015 – Continental Motors Group (CMG), an AVIC International Corporation company, announces that the IO-360-AF (alternative fuel) engine model received type certification from the FAA in January 2015. The 6-cylinder IO360-AF is certified for standard 100LL as well as unleaded 91UL avgas now available in several countries. Flight Design, GmbH is expected to take delivery of […]

  OLATHE, Kan. /February 24, 2015/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the selection and certification of a Garmin Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) solution by Gulfstream for the G200 business jet. The Garmin GTX 3000 Mode S Extended Squitter (ES) transponder and GDL® 88 ADS-B datalink combine to fulfill global […]

Garmin is pleased to announce that initial orders of the GDL 84, the latest addition to Garmin’s comprehensive lineup of certified ADS-B solutions, began shipping on Tuesday, February 10th. The GDL 84 provides an all-inclusive option for owners looking to satisfy the requirements of NextGen, while providing the benefits offered by ADS-B In without the need to significantly modify […]

Exclusive offer open to all GNS530 or GNS530W owners. Avidyne is giving away an IFD540 Plug & Play Upgrade on March 16, 2015. Lincoln, MA. – February 6, 2015 --– Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated flight decks, displays, and safety systems for general aviation aircraft, announced a new ‘Plug & Play Giveaway’ contest. […]

    GI 205 Stand-Alone Indicator and GRA 55 Radar Altimeter Offer Best-in-Class, Complete Solution for the Latest Part 135 Operating Requirements Garmin is pleased to announce the availability of the GI 205 stand-alone radar altimeter display, which is included in a comprehensive, best-in-class bundle. Owners and operators are offered an all-in-one and timely solution to satisfy […]

The Virginia Regional Festival of Flight, an annual Fly-In held at Suffolk Executive Airport each spring, will not be held this year so that exciting reorganizational plans can be initiated to improve and expand the event for 2016.   After 17 years of successfully sponsoring the Virginia Regional Festival of Flight, the Virginia Aviation Council […]

Piqua, Ohio, Feb. 12, 2015 – Hartzell Propeller has extended its sponsorship relationship with Michael Goulian for the 2015 Red Bull Air Race World Championship. This is the second consecutive year for the partnership between the aviation superstar and Hartzell.    “We were so pleased with being able to sponsor exciting airshow veteran Michael Goulian for the […]

  Limington, ME., February 2, 2015   Aerox® Aviation Oxygen Systems is pleased to announce a new Remote High Flow Regulator for use with Composite Fiber-Wrapped Cylinders, designed specifically for the requirements of Medevac Helicopter Operators that will be displayed at the Heli Expo Convention in Orlando, Florida March 3 – 5, 2015.   Please […]

    Limington, ME., February 2, 2015   Aerox® Aviation Oxygen Systems will showcase the latest in aviation oxygen products and technologies during the 2015 Heli Expo Convention held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL March 3 – 5, 2015.   Please stop by to visit Aerox and learn more about oxygen […]

Fairhope, AL, United States, February 2, 2015 – Continental Motors Group Ltd., a wholly owned division of AVIC International Holding Corporation, announced today that its MRO subsidiary, Continental Motors Services, Inc. (CMS), located in Fairhope, Alabama added turbine overhaul, repair and sales capabilities to its list of services with the acquisition of United Turbine and UT Aeroparts Corporations of […]

Piqua, Ohio, Feb 2, 2015 – Hartzell Propeller Inc. received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the Federal Aviation Administration for the company’s new state-of-the-art lightweight Scimitar prop for all Cessna 172RG Cutlass aircraft. The newly designed and aggressively shaped Scimitar swept tip aluminum compact blended airfoil two-blade propeller and light-weight carbon fiber, all composite […]

Announces Dates for 2015 GTN 650/750 and G500/G600 Pilot Training Classes Garmin is pleased to announce expanded pilot training opportunities for 2015 to include additional live classes and eLearning courses. Garmin is offering scheduled classes for the GTN 650/750 touchscreen navigator series and G500/G600 glass flight display systems, in addition to on demand classes for the G1000, G3000, […]

Mobile (AL, USA), 28 January 2015—Continental Motors Group Ltd, an AVIC International Holding Corporation company, has been selected as the engine supplier for Cochise College’s six new RedHawk Aero training aircraft to be purchased in 2015. Continental Motors will supply six of its technologically advanced CD-135 diesel engines as the single lever, Full Authority Digital […]

Frederick, MD, January 27, 2015 - Avemco Insurance Company has just announced the promotions of three key employees to positions of expanded responsibilities. Mike Adams has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Underwriting. Mike has over 30 years experience in aviation insurance, starting as an agent at an aviation insurance agency in Hillsboro, Oregon. […]

    Piqua, Ohio, Jan. 26, 2015 – Hartzell Propeller Inc. will become the propeller technical partner of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship series for the second consecutive year in 2015. Hartzell will again provide its three-blade structural composite propeller known as “The Claw,” carbon fiber composite spinners, and lightweight governors to each […]

    A.E.R.O., Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned aircraft parts website, www.aeroinstock.com. The new site has user-friendly navigation, social media features, increased security, improved shipping calculations, detailed part searches, responsive site design, and the latest information on aircraft product lines.   These initial improvements represent the first phase of […]

The new AERO Specialties red LED aircraft safety marshalling wand is the brightest and most durable wand available for traffic safety and communication. With several advanced new features, you will not be disappointed in the quality of this wand! The wand features steady and flashing light modes - but that's not all: a third mode […]

New Customers Can Save Up To $50,000 Garmin is pleased to announce two new rebate programs for select King Air owners and operators who choose to upgrade their avionics to the G1000 Integrated Flight Deck. The popular G1000 retrofit suite for the King Air series continues to receive exceptional response and provides operators with enhanced capabilities that minimize pilot […]