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Michelin and BRM AERO sign distributor agreement GREENVILLE, S.C., January 3, 2024 – Michelin and BRM AERO, a producer of general aviation luxury light sport aircraft, today announced an exclusive 100% OEM partnership for global retail sales. BRM AERO, based in the Czech Republic, is one of the fastest-growing companies in the leisure aircraft field. They also operate a popular flight academy in the U.S. to train pilots on their aircraft. “This new agreement continues to expand Michelin’s commitment to a strong partnership with the general aviation industry globally,” said M. Scott Murray, VP of aircraft tire sales, Michelin North…
F-22, F-35B, and F-16 Viper demo teams are joined by Polaris Ghost Squadron — Several military aircraft demo teams and a unique private jet group have been added to the air show lineup for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The 71st edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s fly-in convention will be held July 22-28. EAA AirVenture 2024 has received commitments from the F-22 demo team, the F-16 Viper demo team, and the F-35B demo from the U.S. Marine Corps. In addition, the Polaris Ghost Squadron has confirmed its appearance at Oshkosh following popular aerial…
New, Easy-to-Use Single-Stage System Delivers Consistent, Colorful Finishes in Multiple Gloss Levels ANDOVER, KANSAS — Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings launched the 858 Series SKYscapes Single Stage Topcoat, a convenient, single-stage system for the exterior and interior surfaces of general aviation aircraft. This polyester/urethane hybrid topcoat can be applied as an overall topcoat or used as stripes, delivering a consistent, durable, colorful finish in multiple gloss levels, including an option to clearcoat. The new 858 Series SKYscapes offers a variety of application benefits. With one mixing bank system, customers can now mix a basecoat-clearcoat or single-stage color using a simple 3:1:2 mix…
– Air Plains Services, a world leader in general aviation engine and avionics upgrades, announced today it has gained FAA approval for a new-manufacture Cessna 172 airbox designed for a variety of stock OEM engines, adding to the range of PMA airboxes it produces for the 180ph 172XP engine upgrade and for various Cessna 180, 182 and 188 aircraft models. “We’ve been including a new PMA airbox with our 172XP upgrade package for 10 years, so it seemed a natural move to develop a similar, improved design for a wider range of 172s that don’t have our upgrade,” said Katie…
General aviation industry members of the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative are applauding the news of the first unleaded fuel candidate to successfully pass the most rigorous Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI) initial detonation and 150-hour engine durability test phase, and continued progress toward an unleaded future. The FAA issued the following statement earlier today: The Federal Aviation Administration has approved the advancement to full-scale engine and flight testing of unleaded UL100E aviation fuel for piston-engine aircraft developed by LyondellBasell Industries/VP Racing. The UL100E fuel successfully passed a 150-hour engine durability test under the Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI), a…
$1.5 million grant to EAA Aviation Foundation will boost youth aviation education EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (November 17, 2023) — Youth aviation education in the Oshkosh area and beyond is receiving a major boost, as the Adam R. Scripps Foundation (ARSF) has approved a grant to the EAA Aviation Foundation in support of the EAA Education Center and the Experimental Aircraft Association’s online AeroEducate program. The three-year grant totaling $1.5 million is focused on activities at the Education Center, which opened in July 2022 and serves both youth discovery of aviation and proficiency for current pilots. The grant…
— Textron Aviation today announced an agreement with BAA Training for the purchase of 48 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft, expected to be delivered in 2026. The deal, inked at the Dubai Airshow, substantially expands BAA Training’s existing fleet, offering increased capacity for students, streamlining the flight training process and ensuring an overall enhanced student experience. The Cessna Skyhawk is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company. “For over six decades, the Cessna Skyhawk has inspired the next generation of pilots and served as the world’s leading flight trainer,” said Chris Crow, vice president of Piston Sales. “We are delighted to continue the relationship with BAA Training to…
Makers of Magnetos, Ignition Harnesses, Replacement Parts MONTGOMERY, Ala., Nov. 27, 2023 – Hartzell Engine Tech, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired the assets of Kelly Aero LLC, a leading manufacturer of aftermarket aircraft magnetos, replacement parts and ignition harnesses for General Aviation and military applications. Hartzell Engine Tech is headquartered in Montgomery, Ala. “With this acquisition, Hartzell Engine Tech is excited to add manufacturing capabilities for aircraft ignition products to our existing lines of engineered, firewall forward, engine accessories,” said Hartzell Engine Tech President Keith Bagley. “We extend our appreciation to Jeffrey Kelly, his family and…
For aviation lovers, there’s nothing like taking to the skies – feeding that passion for flying while leaving the distractions behind. Level up your flight with the Bose A30 Aviation Headset. When you purchase between November 19 and December 23, 2023, you’ll also receive a SoundLink Micro Bluetooth® speaker in black (retails at $119.95). The Bose A30 Aviation Headset dramatically elevates every flight with the best combination of comfort, audio clarity and active noise cancellation available on the market. And, the A30 is the first around-ear headset to offer three modes of user selectable noise cancellation, making it the perfect gift for yourself or other…
EDMO Distributors, Inc. is pleased to announce they have teamed up with Aviation Design and Supply (ADS) in Melbourne, FL as the exclusive distributor for their new Garmin GFC Autopilot Hardware Kits. EDMO now offers these meticulously organized, airframe-specific autopilot hardware kits, carefully crafted to save valuable labor hours hunting for the "best source" hardware detailed in the Garmin autopilot installation manuals and addendums. ADS kits are assembled in-house using trusted sources and feature comprehensive traceability, including lot numbers and all relevant conformity documentation. ADS President, Jaramey Ham states, “Our airframe-specific autopilot hardware kits are designed with the installing technician and parts specialists in mind, eliminating the…