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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 […]

The Port-A-Cool® 16” Vertical Tank evaporative cooler is a mobile, all-natural option for lowering temperatures by as much as 30° F in spaces where air conditioning is impractical. The Vertical Tank effectively cools worksites and outdoor spaces up to 900 square feet by using the natural process of evaporation. This unit is an improvement over […]

Frederick, MD June 6, 2014 – Avemco Insurance Company Vice President, Mike Adams, will present “What Kind of Pilot Runs Out of Gas?” at the Rochester NY Safety Stand Down on Saturday, June 14. The Avemco forum is part of a government and private industry safety education seminar schedule designed for general aviation pilots and […]

(Houston, TX – June 5, 2014) Trevor King has been named the General Manager of Landmark Aviation’s London Luton Airport (EGGW) location. “We are happy to announce Trevor as the General Manager of our operation at the London Luton Airport,” Chief Operating Officer Ted Hamilton explained. “It’s great to have someone with Trevor’s background and […]