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Garmin® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., today announced it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the GFC™ 500 autopilot in additional aircraft to include select Beechcraft 19/23/24. The GFC 500 autopilot is intended for light piston aircraft while delivering superior in-flight characteristics, self-monitoring capabilities and minimal maintenance requirements when compared to older generation autopilot systems. New aircraft models1 now approved for the GFC 500 autopilot include: Beechcraft 19 Sport Beechcraft 23 Musketeer/Sundowner Beechcraft 24 Musketeer/Sierra The GFC 500 autopilot uniquely integrates with Garmin’s GI 275 or G5 electronic flight instruments; a combination of either a standby…
Textron Aviation today announced an order for 10 Cessna Skyhawk piston aircraft for the Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus, expanding the school’s fleet of Skyhawk aircraft to 20. The aircraft will help support the university’s growing enrollment in its pilot training programs. The Cessna Skyhawk is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company. “Textron Aviation remains committed to supporting the training and development of the next generation of pilots, and our continued strong relationship with Kansas State is a critical element to these efforts,” said Chris Crow, vice president, Piston Sales, Textron Aviation. “Kansas State University has been…
Piper Aircraft and International AeroTech Academy announced today a joint program to provide Piper with the next generation of aviation maintenance professionals. The aviation industry relies on professional maintenance technicians to ensure aircraft are built to the highest standards, but demand for qualified maintenance technicians will outpace supply as early as 2022. Current industry forecasts indicate that 739,000 technicians are needed globally, with 192,000 needed in North America alone. To help meet Piper’s need for skilled team members, the company is collaborating with International AeroTech Academy to create a pipeline for qualified Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics for Piper’s Vero Beach…
Also receives Smart Rudder Bias certification for GFC 600-equipped Cessna 414A aircraft Garmin® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., today announced it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the GFC™ 600 autopilot in the Piper Meridian (PA-46-500TP)1. Additionally, Smart Rudder Bias2 is now certified for Cessna 414A aircraft equipped with the GFC 600 autopilot, further growing the list of compatible aircraft to offer this safety-enhancing technology. Full-featured autopilot The GFC 600 digital autopilot is intended for piston single/twin-engine and turbine aircraft that have a wide range of speed and performance characteristics, and provides a…
Wichita, Kansas – Whind LLC introduces wheel pants for the Cessna Caravan series, a simple, efficient performance enhancement. Flight testing has shown a cruise speed improvement of up to seven knots, depending on initial configuration. Full STC approval is underway, with completion and first delivery expected in 4Q 2021. Like the Caravan itself, the wheel pants are durable and low-maintenance. Randy Whitson, CEO of Whind LLC says, “you won’t find a ‘no step’ placard on these wheel pants”. Made for easy maintenance, the modular design creates easy access and interchangeable, standardized parts. The wheel pant also functions like the popular…
DOVER, DELAWARE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA — Aviation, Aircraft, and Aerospace engineering is a complicated phenomenon as the market needs established strategies to formulate next-generation solutions. Thus, a hybrid system of traditional and novel components will pave the way for the emerging frontiers of engineering. “If you are tired of long waiting hours due to the traditional flights, the wait is over now. We welcome you to the new world of “The Next Generation of Supersonic Travel”, says Priven Reddy the Founder of Aerospace startup L.E.A.P. “Breakfast at 9am in London & Lunch by 12.30pm in New York. Tech Mogul, Priven Reddy’s Aerospace…
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 23, 2021 – Western Aircraft, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, has hired Elise Wheelock as its new regional sales director for Piper Aircraft. Pat Belokas, who previously served as the company’s Piper regional sales director, has been promoted to the Pilatus sales team as regional director for Pilatus Turboprop Sales. Ms. Wheelock began her career as a customer service representative for Aviation Adventures in Warrenton, Virginia. She then moved on to Piper Aircraft where she served as a product marketing intern, product marketing coordinator, and most recently as a fleet sales representative. In her new role as Western Aircraft’s regional…
Airforms, Inc. has added Airpart Supply Ltd. in High Wycombe, UK to their growing list of stocking distributors around the world. As their name implies, Airpart Supply carries a vast array of parts, systems and avionics equipment for General and Airline Aviation. They ship products daily to owners, operators and mechanics in the UK, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. They have been importing large shipments of parts from Airforms over the past half year and can now offer virtually everything in the Airforms catalogs. “Airforms is providing a significant supplement to our product line,” said Matt Buckle, Sales…
Garmin is pleased to announce a new update to the GTX™ 345DR transponder for government and defense operators that adds Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Mode 1 and 2 capabilities with automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) “Out” compliance to meet both civil and military transponder requirements when paired with a compatible GI 275 electronic flight instrument, G3X Touch™ flight display, or G3000 integrated flight deck. In addition, the GTX 345DR transponder provides operators with ADS-B “In” capabilities that decrease pilot workload, help increase mission effectiveness, and more. With the GTX 345DR transponder, government and defense operators can now meet transponder requirements of IFF Mode 1 and 2 capability to…
Garmin® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN), today announced European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval of G1000® NXi updates for Citation Mustang aircraft to allow owners and operators to upgrade many key avionics systems. Available for both fielded G1000 NXi installations and those looking to upgrade their aircraft, these upgrades include the addition of the GWX™ 75 advanced weather radar and new datalink weather and communications capability for operators via the GSR 56. Other new enhancements include the ability for operators to retain dual diversity transponder systems in addition to the benefits of an ADS-B “In” solution with the GTX™ 345DR transponder, and more. The GWX 75…