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Garmin® Team X introduces new, full featured GMA™ 245/245R audio panels Combines Bluetooth® wireless music, phone, 3D Audio and more OLATHE, Kan. /March 31, 2016/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the GMA 245 and GMA 245R, all-digital, Bluetooth audio panels designed for experimental amateur-built (EAB) and […]

Garmin® Team X introduces the G5 electronic flight instrument for experimental aircraft All-glass back-up or primary flight instrument with optional autopilot capability OLATHE, Kan. /March 31, 2016/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the G5 electronic flight instrument for experimental amateur-built (EAB) and light sport aircraft (LSA). […]

Limington, ME. & Lakeland, FL, March 18, 2016 – Shaw Aerox® Aviation Oxygen Systems will be displaying the latest aviation oxygen system products and technologies during the Sun ‘n Fun Show in Lakeland, FL April 5 – 10, 2016. Please visit the Shaw Aerox Team and learn more about oxygen systems at Booth A-098 in […]

First Super Legend Landing on a Pickup Truck by Greg Koontz Airshows **This Weekend**   SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS, MARCH 30, 2016 – American Legend Aircraft Company announced today the first scheduled performance of a Super Legend HP aircraft landing on a pickup truck. Greg Koontz Airshows will perform at Luke Air Force Base during its […]

Stallion 51 Celebrates P-51 Mustang Anniversary with a Gift That Helps Mercy Flight Southeast Historical Aircraft and Aviation organization is raffling off a chance to fly its “Crazy Horse.” Leesburg Fla. (March 29, 2016) – Kissimmee, Florida-based Stallion 51 is celebrating the 29th anniversary since it acquired the quintessential WWII fighter, the P-51 Mustang. Originally built […]

New Century, Kan., March 29, 2016 — Representatives of CAV Advanced Technologies and CAV Ice Protection will be attending Aerospace and Defense Supplier Summit (A&DSS) Seattle 2016 from April 20-23, 2016 in Seattle, Washington.   CAV Ice Protection, in support of CAV Advanced Technologies, will debut and display its new SLD Ice Protection System on […]

  The Flightcam 360 is a flight recorder that is meant for capturing those memorable moments in the sky. Aircraft Spruce carries multiple products by Flightcam 360. Its aerodynamic POD mount has an internal eyeball style swivel capabilities, making every recording as realistic as the sight a pilot or passenger would witness. The Flightcam 360 […]

  VERO BEACH, Fla., March 22, 2016 – Piper Aircraft announced the repositioning of the M-Class product line in anticipation of the certification of the M600, which is expected to take place in Q3 of this year.  As part of the product repositioning, Piper Aircraft has reduced the price of the M500 from $2.264M to $1.99M.  Additionally the […]

Piqua, Ohio, March 21, 2016 – Hartzell Propeller will commence an extensive 2016 airshow schedule with an appearance at the SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In and Expo April 5-10 at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Florida.   Hartzell’s 2016 exhibitions season will cover the world, including North America, South America, Europe and China, reflecting the […]

VERO BEACH, Fla., March 18, 2016 – Piper Aircraft announced today that the FAA has issued Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) for the Piper M600. The issuance of TIA marks a significant milestone for the aircraft certification program. TIA initiates the formal FAA flight evaluation of the M600 type design, airworthiness, performance, and handling characteristics.   […]

  “We’re pleased that the Senate is keeping FAA reauthorization legislation moving. Past experience has shown that limping along from extension to extension—sometimes for years—can really slow important long-term initiatives. This bill would give the FAA a way forward while addressing many of the big issues that matter to the general aviation community, including third […]

Piqua, Ohio, March 16, 2016 – Hartzell Propeller Inc., working with American Champion Aircraft Corp., has received Supplemental Type Certificate approval from the Federal Aviation Administration for installation of the company’s new carbon fiber Trailblazer constant speed propellers on Scout aircraft. Included in the STC are 8GCBC Scout and Denali Scout aircraft. The Hartzell 80-inch, […]

  VERO BEACH, Fla., – March 16, 2016 – Piper Aircraft, Inc. has chosen Legacy Flight Training as the official training provider for the M600 aircraft. Under the new agreement, Legacy will provide pilot and maintenance training for the Piper M600, the newest member of the M-Class family, which product was publicly announced in May […]

  Eagan, MINN., March 7, 2016 – Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. (FAA CRS # UWDR792L/EASA.145.6155) has announced FAA/PMA Approval on the Piper PA28R-200/201 Exhaust Riser Set, P/N’s A67809-00, A67810-00, A67811-00 and A67812-00. These risers replace Piper P/N’s 67809-00, 67810-00, 67811-00 and 67812-00. Piper PA28-180 Left Rear Stack Assy. with tabs, P/N A62231-00, which replaces Piper […]

  Many more announcements in 2016 will provide the General Aviation industry with affordable solutions for their exhaust needs    EAGAN, MINN., March 7, 2016 – Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. (FAA CRS # UWDR792L/EASA.145.6155) has announced FAA/PMA approval on the Cessna T206 & T210 Turbo Bracket [P/N’s A1250818-200 and A1250818-201]. These brackets replace Cessna P/Ns […]

  VERO BEACH, Fla., – March 15, 2016 – Piper Aircraft will exhibit its new flagship, the M600, at the annual SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo, held in Lakeland, Fla. April 5-10. Piper’s static display will be in the manufacturers’ display area, along the walkway to the announcers stand in the northernmost exhibit […]

“Getting It Right When Things Go Wrong” Upset Prevention and Recovery Training Forum at Sun N Fun 2016 Sun ‘n Fun-Lakeland, Florida, John Posson from Stallion 51, will be presenting a Forum on Saturday April 9 at 10:00 Room 6 of the Aerospace Education Building on Upset Prevention and Recovery Training. John is an instructor […]

  KISSIMMEE, FLA. – Going to Sun ‘n Fun 2016? Dr. William Busch will again be presenting at the Sun ‘n Fun 2016 Forums on Friday April 8th in the Aerospace Educational Building Room 8 at 10:00 am to discuss how to “Keep Pilots in the Cockpit”. Dr. William T. Busch and AVDoc51 have been […]

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA – Disabled Aircraft Services is pleased to release our latest upgrades to the versatile line of the PlaneSkate. The 4K 2nd Gen. debuts a new tray design built to accommodate lower-profile aircraft wheel struts, as well as an easy-leader on the winch to ensure the winch strap is properly retracted when recovering […]

HARTZELL ENGINE TECHNOLOGIES INTRODUCES ITS NEWEST PM-SERIES STARTER FOR CONTINENTAL SIX-CYLINDER ENGINES New mid-weight, direct-drive, FAA PMA approved starter delivers increased performance for six-cylinder engines at a lower weight than previous models. Montgomery, AL, (March 07, 2016) — Mike Disbrow, president of Hartzell Engine Technologies (HET) announced today that the company has introduced the newest […]