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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 […]

  Day One of the 11th annual U.S. Sport Aviation Expo is in the history books, and it was a exciting day for the first-ever Wednesday start of the Expo, including the first sale of an Ekolot Topaz aircraft in the U.S.Some exhibitors are still awaiting the arrival of “weather delayed” aircraft from other parts […]

14 Jan 2015 , Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi Airports announced today that the fourth annual Abu Dhabi Air Expo will take place in February 2016 at Al Bateen Executive Airport, the region’s only dedicated business aviation airport, and will be held every two years instead of annually. The new 2 year cycle of […]

  Frederick, MD. January 14, 2015 – NAFI’s official insurance underwriting partner, Avemco Insurance Company announced the introduction of its Non-Owned Rotorcraft Coverage developed specifically for members of the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI). The program now allows NAFI members to include rotorcraft instruction coverage in their policy. The new coverage provides liability insurance […]

U.S. Sport Aviation Expo is One Week Away! The sun will be shining, it’s going to be warm, and the Expo grounds will be filled with aircraft and aircraft gear … what’s not to like! Final preparations are underway for this year’s exciting U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, which starts next Wednesday, January 14, and runs […]

Garmin continues to make a series of investments into developing a robust lineup of helicopter solutions, which are tailored to the unique missions carried out by these operators. Our latest additions include Night Vision Goggle (NVG) capable versions of our popular GTR 225 COM and GNC 255 NAV/COM radios, as well as the introduction of […]

OLATHE, Kan. /January 6th, 2015/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the certification of an Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) solution for the Gulfstream G150, bringing NextGen compliance to this versatile mid-sized business jet. The Garmin GTX 3000 Mode S Extended Squitter (ES) remote transponder and GDL® 88 ADS-B datalink combine to […]

Aircraft Spruce is proud to be the exclusive distributor of the new Clecall Upright Pliers.  The Clecall Upright Pliers are faster to use and easier to activate than standard Cleco pliers. They are spring-loaded to open with less effort.  They are 70% lighter than normal Cleco pliers at only 4.3 oz which helps to reduce fatigue […]

January 2, 2015 – Avemco Insurance Company will support the 2015 Bonanza & Baron Pilot Training (BPT) flying proficiency clinics that are currently being offered throughout the United States. Designed specifically for pilots and owners of Bonanzas, Barons, Travel Airs, Twin Bonanzas and Dukes, each type-specific weekend clinic offers full-immersion training and instruction. To learn more about the BPT clinics […]