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Piper Aircraft, Inc. announced today the type certification of its new flagship aircraft, the Piper M700 FURY, by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, achieved on February 29, 2024. This certification is a significant milestone for Piper Aircraft, coming quickly after the new aircraft’s announcement on February 6, 2024. Customer deliveries will begin immediately. With a maximum cruise speed of 301 knots and a maximum range of 1,424 nm, the M700 FURY is the fastest single engine aircraft in Piper’s 87+ year history. This cabin-class turboprop aircraft is equipped with Pratt & Whitney’s PT6A-52 engine generating 700 shaft horsepower and the…
Vertical aviation trade show will rebrand as VERTICON for 2025. Anaheim, Calif. – The world’s largest vertical aviation trade show and conference concluded with great news for the industry. Record attendance, business deals, and a new brand for the show’s producer marked this year’s HAI HELI-EXPO®, the 35th year the show has been held under that name. HAI HELI-EXPO 2024 brought 15,000 professionals from 87 countries to the four-day show. They visited 625 exhibitors and got up close with 63 aircraft and the latest technology, products, and services for vertical aviation businesses. The event also saw the announcement that the…
Enstrom Collaborating with Genesys to Certify Latest Helicopter Autopilot February 27, 2024 – Mineral Wells, TX – Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog company, announced today that it is working with Enstrom Helicopter Corporation to install and certify the latest generation Genesys Helicopter Autopilot in the Enstrom 480B. The 3-axis VFR autopilot is scheduled for completion and availability for OEM factory fit and aftermarket retrofit by the end of 2024. Interested customers can have the autopilot installed by Enstrom or at select Genesys dealers. “We pride ourselves in being customer-focused, so we are excited to work with Enstrom to offer the industry…
Today Cirrus unveiled its newly evolved brand identity to reflect its unending quest for innovation. Cirrus created the Personal Aviation™ category of the general aviation industry with its best-selling aircraft – the SR Series and Vision Jet® – which make aviation more approachable, accessible and personal. As the category leader, Cirrus continues to combine its passion for innovation with its expanding customer ecosystem, bringing Everything in Reach™. The updated brand identity signifies Cirrus’ continued commitment to growing the aviation industry by reimagining its future and evolving the brand into the next era of Personal Aviation. “Since 1984, Cirrus’ legacy of…
Increases Product Exchange Inventory PIQUA, Ohio, Feb. 26, 2024 – The Hartzell Propeller Service Center is expanding its warranty coverage to two years or 2,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first. Additionally, the service center increased its propeller exchange inventory to cover a wider range of aircraft. “These improvements at the Hartzell Service Center give our customers extended warranty protection and additional inventory, leading to less flight downtime,” said Director of Hartzell Service Center Scott Foster. “We continually look for ways to add convenience and value for aircraft owners and operators.” Increased Warranty Coverage The Hartzell Service Center’s warranty on work performed at…
Show organizer Helicopter Association International will provide sustainable fuel for participating aircraft. Alexandria, Virginia (February 20, 2024) – To reduce the event’s carbon footprint, Helicopter Association International (HAI) is providing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to all aircraft flying into HAI HELI-EXPO 2024. The annual conference and trade show, the largest in the world for the vertical aviation industry, will take place Feb. 26–29 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif., with exhibits open Feb. 27–29. “SAF helps the entire aviation industry meet and exceed our sustainability goals while addressing climate change and energy security,” says James Viola, president and…
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is celebrating the opening of its brand-new, FAA-approved repair station, number EHCR228E. The state-of-the-art repair station operates within Enstrom’s Menominee, MI factory. It will provide helicopter maintenance, damage repairs, upgrades, and component overhauls, all at the hands of Enstrom’s premier repair experts. “This is a significant upgrade to what customers might have experienced before,” said Doug Smith, Enstrom Vice President of Product Support. “We’ve completely refurbished the facility with new equipment, new tooling, new storage, and countless other quality-of-life improvements. It was a huge investment of time and resources, but the results speak for themselves.” All Enstrom…
Garmin announced it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the GFC™ 500 digital autopilot in Beechcraft A35 and B35 aircraft. The GFC 500 digital 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. The GFC 500 autopilot uniquely integrates with Garmin’s GI 275 or G5 electronic flight instruments, as well as a combination of either a standby GI 275 or G5 electronic flight instrument interfaced to a G500 TXi™ flight display, or a G3X Touch™ flight display to provide…
Precision Flight Controls Unveils the Revolutionary new Cessa 172 ATD. This addition expands our fleet of “Type Specific” AATDs. Rancho Cordova, CA February 8, 2024 – Precision Flight Controls, a leading innovator in flight simulation technology, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest flight simulators: These state-of-the-art flight AATDs are set to redefine pilot training, offering an unparalleled blend of realism, accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The ATD is meticulously designed to replicate the Cessa 172 aircraft, FAA AATD-approved AATD not only underscores the simulator’s fidelity to real-world flying conditions but also enables pilots to log official training hours, a significant advancement…
First Aviation Services Inc. announced a major expansion of their support for the UH-60 Black Hawk and its derivates by integrating the resources of the company’s individual subsidiaries to provide the industry’s most comprehensive set of aftermarket solutions. Currently, First Aviation subsidiaries provide in-house maintenance, repair and overhaul (“MRO”) for the UH-60 Black Hawk main and tail rotor blades, main rotor hub, dynamic components, landing gear shock struts, BIM indicators, hoses, lighting, batteries, switch panels, and structures, among other components. Furthermore, First Aviation’s subsidiary AAMSI, located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, manages the repair of approximately 500 additional Black Hawk components…