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Flightcom, a leader in communication solutions for aviation environments, today announced the immediate availability of eight new general aviation headsets. The Venture headsets include two active noise reduction (ANR) models and are designed to deliver industry-leading performance and value while delivering a range of highly desired features. Emphasizing Flightcom’s international presence, the Venture headsets are [...]

A year after announcing the release of the first iPad-compatible Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS-G mini), Levil Technology now announces engine monitoring capabilities with the introduction of the iLevil for mobile devices. With built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi support, the iLevil offers pilots the ability to customize their system by choosing any combination of the [...]

Cessna Aircraft has challenged high-energy aviation students from around the country to see who can generate the most awareness and hands-on experience for the innovative Cessna Skycatcher. The inaugural "Cessna Discover Flying Challenge" commenced on June 23 at the Cessna Open House in Independence, Kan., an event which commemorated the company's 85 year anniversary. The [...]

With winter rapidly approaching, aircraft owners are wondering how to preserve their engine during those idle months. The Tempest AA1000 EPS is a great tool to reduce corrosion in your engine by reducing the humidity level in your engine. Tempest has prepared a video that demonstrates the benefits of this system. All engines accumulate moisture [...]

Soloy Aviation Solutions has delivered its 85th Cessna 206/207 Mark I turbine conversion to JAARS, the non‐profit organization that provides technical support services such as aviation, information technology, and local language media to advance Bible translation and language community development worldwide. The newly converted Cessna 207 will be deployed in Cameroon, a coastal country in [...]

Granbury, TX, October 1, 2011 - Plane Power, Ltd. announces general availability of the Plane-Power C28-150 alternator. The C28-150 is a lightweight, high-output, gear-driven, 150 Amp alternator for Continental 520 and 550 engines. Weighing just 13 lbs., the Plane-Power C28-150 alternator replaces OEM alternators which typically weigh more than 20 lbs. During FAA testing Plane [...]

Lindbergh Aircraft Tug Company is the world’s leader in providing battery-powered movers and pullers to the aircraft, manufacturing, hospital, and retail industries. They provide solutions that eliminate the strains and pains associated with manually pushing airplanes, heavy carts and wheeled equipment, or are less costly, smaller, and more maneuverable than traditional equipment like ride on [...]

Oviedo, FL – August 16, 2011: Levil Technology today announced the release of their newest Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) for mobile devices. The new AHRS-G mini provides pitch and bank information as well as magnetic heading, inclination, gravity load and yaw rate without any connections to the aircraft’s electrical or vacuum system. The [...]

Deliveries Begin in Europe OLATHE, Kan./December 12, 2011/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that it has received the European Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) validation of the U.S. Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the GTN 650 and GTN 750 series touchscreen [...]

OLATHE, Kan./June 21, 2011 — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, and Jeppesen, a leading provider of aeronautical charting and navigation services, are pleased to announce PilotPak™, a new bundle pricing program for databases on select Garmin panel mount avionics. PilotPak provides a more affordable [...]

Le Bourget, France, June 22, 2011 – Device Technologies, Inc.’s first annual Global Distributor of the Year award was presented at this week’s Paris Air Show to IS-Rayfast, Swindon UK – recognizing the company for achieving the highest global gross sales within the DTI Authorized Distributor network Nicholas Petri, the President of Device Technologies (DTI), [...]

January 4, 2012 – (Mobile, AL) – Continental Motors, Inc. announces they will provide a D’Shannon Aviation baffle kit with the purchase of a Factory Engine Upgrade for all Baron and Bonanza Owners. From January 2 - February 28, 2012, when Baron and Bonanza owners upgrade their Continental Engine, they will receive a D’Shannon Baffle [...]

October 4, 2011 – (Mobile, AL) – Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) is pleased to announce that Flight Design of Germany has selected CMI’s IO-360-AF engine for their new C4 certified four seat aircraft currently under development. A full-scale mockup of the IO-360-AF engine and aircraft were on display during Flight Designs Press Event at AOPA [...]

LIBERTY, S.C.— South Carolina‐based Champion Aerospace LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of TransDigm Group, Inc., announces that it has designated Quality Aircraft Accessories (QAA) as the exclusive AOG distributor for all of its Slick by Champion™ products (including its highly engineered Slick ™ magnetos, harnesses, and ignition components), as well as the authorized service center [...]

SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA, APRIL 30, 2012 – Bruce’s Custom Covers announced today the broadest range of custom fitted covers for aircraft and engines. For more than 32 years, Bruce’s Custom Covers has been the innovation and quality leader in protective covers for aircraft all over the world. Covers for airplanes, jets, helicopters, gliders, off-link jet engines [...]

John Uczekaj and Peter Lyons Among ‘Who’s Who’ in New Mexico Technology Albuquerque, NM, April 28, 2011: John Uczekaj, Aspen’s President and CEO, and Peter Lyons, Aspen’s co-founder and Vice President of Product Management, are recognized today by New Mexico Business Weekly’s annual Who's Who in Technology award. The ceremony will pay tribute to 28 [...]

Aircraft Spruce is now stocking new tie-down kits. The spiral anchors are lightweight and versatile. The folding ring reduces profile to minimize obstruction in high traffic areas. Bright orange color powder coating resists corrosion and helps provide added visibility. These tie-downs are manufactured from strong, durable cold rolled steel and they are powder coated for [...]

Corona, CA – Aircraft Spruce & Specialty will begin distributing printed copies and CD versions of their new 2011-2012 catalog at EAA’s AirVenture 2011. Few people today begin a homebuilt or restoration project without an Aircraft Spruce catalog and most people who own a certified aircraft find it invaluable for routine maintenance, upgrades, and pilot [...]

Since 1965, when Flo Irwin began cutting up Sitka Spruce in her garage, Aircraft Spruce has been responding to the needs of homebuilders. It began locally, soon took on a national scope and today responds to aircraft builders’ and restorers’ needs from around the globe. Anyone thinking seriously about building an aircraft or bringing an [...]

Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. has been a leading distributor of homebuilt and certified aircraft parts and materials since 1965. The company is also a distributor for Light Sport Aircraft products. Products available include DVDs, books, eBooks, avionic items, instruments, along with the entire SkySports line which Aircraft Spruce acquired in 2009. SkySports produces its [...]