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  Hartzell Propeller Approves Intercontinental Jet as Recommended Service Facility for Central Plains Piqua, Ohio, May 31, 2016 – Hartzell Propeller Inc. has appointed Intercontinental Jet Service Corp. as a Recommended Service Facility. Based in Oklahoma at Tulsa International Airport, Intercontinental Jet Service’s Propeller Shop provides overhaul and repair services for the central plains. “Intercontinental […]

  Heaven’s Landing once again will present an evening of radical aerobatic flying and great live music in the beautiful North Georgia mountains on June 25, 2016 at 6 p.m. Make your plans now to join us for this wonderful blend of hair raising aerial barnstorming and amazing musical entertainment provided by the Flying Musicians […]

OLATHE, Kan. /May 23, 2016/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN), today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) for the G5000 integrated flight deck on the Beechjet 400A and Hawker 400XP aircraft. TIA initiates the formal FAA flight evaluation of the G5000 flight deck […]

  May 4, 2016: Fort Worth, TX: The 2016 FMA Solo Scholarship Program winner has been selected. The Flying Musicians Association has selected the 2016 FMA Solo Program Scholarship winner. The selection process was very difficult due to the abundance of so many high-quality nominees. Five finalists, from Tennessee (2), California, Michigan, and Wisconsin were […]

LEGEND LIAISON BRIEF ISSUE                       NO. 33, DATE: 17 MAY 2016   NEWS Better Floats From Legend, Carbon Fiber Amphibs New Carbon Fiber Floats from American Legend Aircraft Company are now available for all Legend Cub models including open or closed cowling, Continental O-200, Lycoming […]

Power by Blueprint, Inc. offers performance-built aircraft engine overhauls Personalized overhauls are backed by the very best industry warranty—and the warranty is transferrable BEDFORD PARK, ILL., May 10, 2016 – With over 40 years of experience in serving the industry with the finest personalized products and service, the Blueprint name has been recognized for safe, […]

Garmin® introduces D2™ Bravo Titanium aviator watch A smart and sophisticated watch with a premium titanium band, wrist heart rate and more OLATHE, Kan. /May 17, 2016/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced D2 Bravo Titanium, a premium aviation GPS smartwatch that combines contemporary design and sophisticated connectivity to […]

Visit Aircraft Spruce for the Elite Aviator Kit by Nflight Technology Nflight Technology continuously creates ways for pilots and camera fans alike to have convenience while capturing the best moments where ever adventure takes them. Nflight Technology has created the Elite Aviator Kit, which contains all Nflight products such as the Case, Exterior Billet Mount, […]

  Crossville, TN (May 11, 2016) — Steve Champness, now in his 25th year as National Accounts Director for general aviation buy/sell publication Trade-A-Plane, has received the 2016 Chairman’s Award from The Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame. The award was presented recently at the Hall of Fame’s 2016 Enshrinement Ceremony in the Delta Flight Museum […]

  UPWIND SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ANNOUNCES THE CLASS OF 2016 The Upwind Foundation is pleased to announce the Upwind Summer Scholarship Program Class of 2016 for the following San Francisco, CA Bay Area high school juniors: Travis Bender of Redwood City, Kyle Caverly of San Mateo, Leon Lam of San Jose, Michael Salazar of San […]

Aircraft Spruce Now Sells the Start Pac One for Piston Engines The Start Pac is a small and light emergency jump starter that carries 28 Volts. At only 7 pounds, it is easy to use in an isolated location or during an emergency anywhere. This Start Pac is designed for all Piston and medium turbine […]

Stallion 51 has formed up with Sun ‘n Fun and Experience Kissimmee to offer the Ultimate Aviation Vacation to not just one lucky person but a lucky person and their family to come to SNF 2017 and experience the fun of Kissimmee, Florida. A week of Sun ‘n Fun to enjoy all that aviation has […]

Monday, May 2, 2016 SALINA — For more than 50 years, aviation technology has been an educational cornerstone of the Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus, and now that tradition is being offered to a new generation of students. Kansas State Polytechnic is introducing Fly K-State Academy — a three-day piloting program, June 27-29, for high […]