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  Urgent – Hurricane Irma Update 14 September: Today’s mission is to bring as much food, water and charcoal to X51. If you have these items, contact Leann at +1 (517) 937-6373 and tell her you want to go direct to X51. From there, you can do round robins from OCF/LAL (where we have supplies […]

This is the time of year when we go all out by offering discounts on our most popular products and provide a chance for our loyal customers to meet our vendors. So come join the fun and get a chance to win big prizes during our hourly raffles. Come early enough and have breakfast from […]

The Superbird Paint Restoration System allows you to purchase a complete set of paint restoration system products. This easy-to-use system can be applied by hand using microfiber towels or with an orbital buffing machine, vastly improving the appearance of your aircraft’s exterior paint. This complete Paint Restoration System includes the following: • Dirt, Grime & […]

  We are pleased to announce that the US Federal Aviation Administration has approved the Stemme Twin Voyager S12 powered glider. The official type certificate was made out on 16 August 2017. The Stemme S12 had already been certified the previous summer to the requirements of the European Aviation Safety Agency EASA. Now it has […]

Piqua, Ohio, Sept. 5, 2017 – Airplane modifier Texas Turbine Conversions has received approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for Hartzell Propeller’s four-blade composite swept prop designed specifically for single-engine Supervan 900™ aircraft. “Building on positive U.S. customer acceptance of Hartzell’s collaboration with Texas Turbine for Cessna Caravan engine conversions featuring new structural […]

  Save Time, Eliminate Messy Oil Changes, Reduce the Cost of Maintenance with TEMPEST® EASY DRAIN OIL FILTER DRAIN TOOL Gibsonville, NC—Tempest Plus Marketing Group (TPMG) announces the immediate availability of the Tempest® Easy Drain oil filter drain tool—a product innovation specifically engineered to help pilot-certified owners and aviation maintenance technicians rethink the way they […]

The Salvation Army is responding to the catastrophic flooding in the Houston area and providing relief to first responders and survivors. Since Hurricane Harvey will likely impact more people than Hurricane Katrina, The Salvation Army is establishing multiple staging areas throughout Texas including San Antonio,Victoria, Arlington and Houston to coordinate relief efforts. The Salvation Army’s […]

Piqua, Ohio, Aug. 28, 2017 — Hartzell Propeller has added to its series of how-to videos for pilots and mechanics. The newest video covers the evaluation of structural composite propeller blades by describing the ins and outs of composite prop pre-flight checks for pilots. “Pre-flight checks for structural composite propellers are very similar to metal […]

Global Parts is offering $1000 off on their DU-870 for a limited time on their website. go to GLOBALPARTS.aero to check out this amazing deal and many more!    The Honeywell DU-870 is a display unit that features a large 8″ x 7″ display area with 16-color display, high resolution CRT and symbol generator integrated into […]

  Garmin is pleased to announce an expanded feature set, an enhanced user interface and additional wireless connectivity solutions for its popular GTN 650/750 touchscreen navigators. New GTN enhancements include pinch-to-zoom and Flight Stream 510 integration, which supports wireless Database Concierge between the GTN and the Garmin Pilot app on a mobile device. Flight plan transfer, […]

August 15, 2017 – West Star Aviation is pleased to announce Bob O’Leary has been named Embraer Business Development Manager. Bob will be located at the ALN facility and will focus on all Embraer models including Phenom 100/300, Legacy 450, 500, 600/650 and Lineage aircraft. Bob comes to West Star Aviation with 27 years of experience […]

Anyone who wants to learn how to operate their aircraft’s engine for greater efficiency and longer life can request a copy of Engine Management 101, by sending an email to: EngineManagement101@SuperiorAirParts.com Coppell, TX (August 15, 2017) — Scott Hayes, VP, Sales and Marketing for Superior Air Parts, Inc., announced today that the company is making […]

West Star Aviation’s Dave Girard Receives the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award East Alton, IL, August 8, 2017- West Star Aviation is pleased to announce Dave Girard received the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award for 50 years as a mechanic. The Charles Taylor Master Mechanic award is an honor presented by the FAA and recognizes […]

Continental Motors Group announces the expansion of its Diesel engine family with the CD-262 and CDR-282 engines   Mobile, Alabama, July 25, 2017 — Continental Motors Group™, Ltd of Hong Kong, Alabama, USA and St. Egidien, Germany, announced that its family of Diesel engines is expanding with the CD-265 and CDR-285 engines. The CD-265 is […]

Continental Motors Group announces the availability of new FAA approved parts for LYCOMING®* and Titan™ engines. Roller lifters and roller camshafts now in stock.   Mobile, Alabama, July 25, 2017 — Continental Motors Group™, Ltd of Hong Kong, Alabama, USA and St. Egidien, Germany, announced today that they have extended their catalog of FAA approved […]

Continental Motors® Obtains EASA Type Certificate for CD-300 Diesel V6   Mobile, Alabama, July 25, 2017 — Continental Motors Group™, Ltd of Hong Kong, Mobile, Alabama, USA, Beijing, China, and St. Egidien, Germany, announced today it had received the EASA type certification (TC) for the 300 hp V6 Diesel piston engine CD-300. This is the […]

Continental Motors Group announces new pricing for Parallel Valve cylinders designed for LYCOMING®* and Titan™ engines   Mobile, Alabama, July 25, 2017 — Continental Motors Group™, Ltd of Hong Kong, Alabama, USA and St. Egidien, Germany, today announced new pricing for Parallel valve cylinders for LYCOMING®* and Titan™ Engines. These cylinders are certified by the […]

Continental Motors Group announces new line of Angle Valve Cylinders for LYCOMING®* and Titan™ engines – Available in stock now!   Mobile, Alabama, July 25, 2017 — Continental Motors Group, Ltd of Hong Kong, Alabama, USA and St. Egidien, Germany, announced today the availability of angle valve cylinders for LYCOMING®* and Titan™ Engines. These cylinders […]

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Oshkosh, Wisc., July 24, 2017 – Hartzell Propeller and Raisbeck Engineering are collaborating on new structural composite swept blade props for the Beechcraft King Air 350 turboprop. Hartzell Propeller’s exhibit at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 will feature a King Air 350 modified by Raisbeck Engineering with Hartzell’s newest structural composite 106-inch diameter lightweight five-blade propellers. […]