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Garmin is thrilled to announce the certification of a cost-effective Part 25 ADS-B Out Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Learjet 60, which was achieved by Butler Avionics, Inc. and is now available to the Garmin dealer network. The GTX 3000 Mode S Extended Squitter (ES) Transponder and GDL 88 ADS-B datalink combine to fulfill […]

Garmin is pleased to announce installation of the GNC 255 NAV/COM and GTR 225 COM series is easier and more cost-effective for European-registered helicopters. This certification reduces installation time and the cost associated with the installation of the GTR/GNC radios in a wide variety of helicopter types in Europe. Additionally, Helicopter operators are offered an […]

Crossville, TN (October 27, 2015) — TAP Publishing Company, based in Crossville, TN, announced that Rachel Hill has been named publisher of its flagship magazine and online market, Trade-A-Plane. Hill joined Trade-A-Plane in 1990, spending more than two decades in advertising sales. Most recently, she served as associate publisher. “Rachel has earned the respect of […]

Garmin is pleased to announce expanded availability of our comprehensive obstacle database to now include Canada for select Garmin portables and certified avionics. Man-made structures such as towers that are greater than 200 feet AGL are included within this database. Additionally, an obstacle database tailored to helicopter operators includes man-made structures that are greater than 10 feet AGL. Customers can […]

ONE Aviation is pleased to announce that it has further expanded its international service center network for Eclipse 500™, Eclipse SE™, and Eclipse 550™ twin-engine jets, adding C2 Aviation as its fourth European Gold Service Center and the first in the United Kingdom. C2 Aviation will provide maintenance, inspections, parts and warranty support, as well […]

FST LLC Introduces the PRO-MAX Universal Remote Pre-Heater Switch. PRO-MAX has a maximum switching capacity of 2,400 Watts and will operate on either 15 or 20 Amp 120 Volt AC service. This feature allows the unit to control all of the popular crankcase and cylinder pre-heaters currently available, as well as High-Demand, electric forced air systems. This unit […]

For over 40 years, A.E.R.O., Inc. has been the “In-Stock” choice for high quality aircraft parts. This continues to be the case with Hutchinson Aerospace, formerly known as Barry Controls, engine mounts. A.E.R.O. is the number one supplier of these engine mounts in the Continental U.S.   Hutchinson Aerospace is among the world market leaders […]

PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Oct. 13, 2015 – Piper Aircraft and Cutter Aviation are collaborating to display aircraft at the FLYING Aviation Expo in Palm Springs October 15 – 17th. On static display at the Palm Springs Convention Center will be the Piper Meridian and an all-new Piper M350 with G1000 in the cockpit. “The FLYING […]

Mountain High Oxygen is pleased to announce the release of our next generation of EDS (Electronic Delivery System) Pulse Demand oxygen controllers, the O2D1-2G and O2D2-2G. These changes are common to both the O2D1 and O2D2 family of EDS. Our new Pulse Demand systems still incorporate all of the benefits of our legacy controllers but […]

VERO BEACH, Fla., October 9, 2015 – Piper Aircraft, Inc. announced that FlightSafety International has begun taking delivery of 20 factory new, single-engine Piper Warrior aircraft. The first five aircraft were handed over to FlightSafety Academy at the Piper factory in Vero Beach, Florida during a delivery ceremony last week. The remaining aircraft will be […]

Charleston, S.C., Oct. 7, 2015 – Hartzell Propeller has delivered more than 150 advanced swept airfoil five-blade props for Daher TBM 700/850/900 aircraft in the 18 months since receiving FAA type certificate approval for the high performance props. The announcement was made today at the 15th Annual TBM Owners and Pilots Association Convention held in […]

Piqua, Ohio, Oct. 5, 2015 – Hartzell Propeller Inc. has appointed RUAG Aviation in Lodrino, Switzerland as a Recommended Service Facility. The Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility covers a wide area of central Europe. RUAG Aviation’s Lodrino facility is an EASA and FAA approved repair station. It is a service center for a number […]