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The latest update to the Garmin Pilot app for Android adds new interactive features that make it easier for pilots to navigate and read charts throughout their flight. New features include track-up orientation, faster map rendering, higher resolution at tighter zoom levels and SafeTaxi integration on the moving map display. Track-Up Version 3.0 of Garmin […]

(Houston, TX – April 15, 2014) Landmark Aviation has named Ted Hamilton as its Chief Operating Officer (COO). “As we grow our business there is a need for a more strategic outlook on how we integrate our business segments,” Ted explained. “In my role as COO, I will help integrate new locations as we make […]

  Stallion 51 Corporation teamed up with Mercy Flight Southeast to raise funds for their volunteer pilot organization by raffling a flight in Stallion 51’s Mustang. Hundreds of people from all over the country bought tickets hoping to win a hands-on orientation flight. The winner was announced at the Sun ‘N’ Fun Fly-in April 5th. […]

April 1, 2014- Able Flight, a non-profit organization that provides flight and aviation career training scholarships to people with physical disabilities, announced today that Shell Aviation has signed on as a major sponsor of its national scholarship and mentoring program. Each year the Shell Aviation/Able Flight scholarship will be awarded to honor air show pilot […]

April 1, 2014, Ann Arbor, MI – iFlightPlanner officially announced today the release of iFlightPlanner for iPad v2.0, the highly-anticipated upgrade to its iPad-based flight planning solution presented by Sennheiser. In addition to countless enhancements to the pilot experience throughout the app, iFlightPlanner for iPad now parallels the intuitive flight planning functionality found on iFlightPlanner.com with enhanced location-based […]

Wag-Aero is proud to announce the launch of our new Product Catalog! Existing customers will receive a printed copy in the next few weeks. But in the meantime you can view our electronic copy. Follow this link to see 120 pages of: - The highest quality products on the market - New, maintenance section - […]

OLATHE, Kan. /March 25, 2014/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today G3X Touch, a large touchscreen, glass flight display system for installation in experimental amateur-built and light sport aircraft (LSA). The non-certified G3X Touch system offers pilots easy-to-read, easy-to-use, high-resolution 10.6-inch […]

(Houston, TX – March 24, 2014) Landmark Aviation has named its Miami International Airport (MIA) General Manager, Isaac Lee, as the company’s 2013 General Manager of the Year. “Isaac is a selfless and considerate general manager,” Executive Vice President of Operations Ted Hamilton said. “He supports other locations, exceeds goals for his FBO, and remains […]

Center, Texas - Ben Wulf has been named president and CEO of Port-A-Cool, LLC, the Center, Texas-based manufacturer of portable evaporative coolers and evaporative cooling media. He assumed the role from Bill Lloyd upon his retirement effective January 2014. Wulf’s appointment follows an impressive tenure during his time at Port-A-Cool where he most recently served […]

This year's Sun 'n Fun celebration is April 1-6.  Now until the end of the show Bruce's Custom Covers is offering an exclusive discount! Simply mention this advertisement or order online with code SNF2014 to receive 10% OFF your order! Visit www.aircraftcovers for more information. About Bruce's Custom Covers http://www.trade-a-plane.com/company-search?id=53231 Bruce uses the finest fabrics, thread, and […]

Piqua, Ohio, March 17, 2014 –Hartzell Propeller Inc. is introducing two- and three-blade versions of its new swept-tip Trailblazer prop for experimental aircraft and a number of certificated aircraft models. The next-generation Advanced Structural Composite Hartzell Trailblazer swept-tip prop will be exhibited at Hartzell Propeller’s B-034/35 booth at the upcoming SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In […]

Wind, waves or weather . . . If you're living near the water's edge and going through the hassle of tieing down your floatplane, seaplane or watercraft to a dock or shore in windy waters or rainy, cold weather, Schweiss Doors has the perfect solution for you. Schweiss Doors has built several floatplane hangar doors, boathouse and […]

(Houston, TX – March 14, 2014) Landmark Aviation has acquired Midlantic Jet Aviation, Inc. and Midlantic Jet Charters, Inc. at Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) in New Jersey. The facility will offer both FBO and charter services. “We are excited about increasing our presence in the Northeast, and specifically in the Atlantic City market,” stated […]

NASHVILLE, TENN., March 14, 2014 — During the 57th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show, the Aircraft Electronics Association’s Educational Foundation announced the names of 22 individuals who were awarded individual scholarships worth more than $125,000 for the 2014-15 academic year. This year, the AEA was honored to administer the inaugural Monte Mitchell Memorial Scholarship, a $1,500 award […]

AEA Unveils 2013 Year-end Avionics Market Report at this year's AEA Convention. Overall growth in total sales 6.9 percent; forward-fit and retrofit sales reported for first time. Read the full report at  http://www.aea.net/pressroom/newsitem.asp?ID=136

Piqua, Ohio, March 10, 2014 – The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded Hartzell Propeller a Supplemental Type Certificate to install the company’s recently type certified high performance Bantam series three-blade propeller on diesel-powered Cessna Skyhawk aircraft. The Hartzell Bantam propeller series are small, lightweight two and three blade propellers with a thin, wide chord and […]

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OLATHE, Kan. /March 5, 2014/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced new capabilities for G1000-equipped King Air 200/250/300/350 series aircraft. These enhancements provide a number of new features and optional equipment upgrades that offer King Air owners and operators more capability. […]

TAPtv is pleased to announce the official start of a new season! 2014 marks our fourth year of production and we hope to make it the best season yet. Season 4 offers a format change, with more content and more frequent updates. We're pleased to announce a partnership with aviation filmmaker Aerocinema. This relationship will […]

The 25th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference will be held from Thursday, March 6 through Saturday, March 8, 2014, in Orlando, FL, USA. This year's Conference will take place at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort. Participants in the 2014 WAI Conference will be immersed in the tactics and strategies necessary for successful aviation careers. More […]