“A brighter, modernized flight deck with new backlit panels, along with other amenities designed to elevate the pilot experience, are the direct result of continuous conversations with customers,” company officials said.
Picture of the Day: Preparing for the spotlight
Megan Vande Voort sent in this photo with a note: “A Spartan gets dolled up for the Vintage Circle at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024.
Kentucky pilot wins Young Eagles award
Gordon Davis, a member of EAA Chapter 1522 in Cynthiana, Kentucky, has been named the winner of the 2024 Phillips 66 Aviation Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles Leadership Award.
Cirrus celebrates 10,000 SR deliveries with limited edition aircraft
The Limited Edition 10,000 aircraft features a custom matte blue and white paint “with a hallmark design inspired by forward-moving lines that carry from the front of the aircraft toward the tail interlacing a symbolic Roman numeral ten and showcasing unique details that commemorate Cirrus’ milestone,” company officials said.
Sporty’s introduces Pilot Wings Travel Bag Collection
The collection includes a carry-on bag, a duffel bag, a backpack, a portfolio bag, and a toiletry bag.
Picture of the Day: Heritage Flight
General Aviation News photographer Greg Menton sent in this photo, with a note: “A Heritage Flight on opening day of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 included a P-51D Mustang and an F-16 with the 79th Fighter Squadron.”
New home for the National Aviation Heritage Invitational
The Central Coast AirFest, held each year at Santa Maria Airport (KSMX) in California, is the new home of the National Aviation Heritage Invitational (NAHI) vintage aircraft competition.
Companies partner to develop engine monitoring for Aspen MFDs
The new engine monitoring features, currently in development, are “designed to provide precise engine data in an intuitive format to enhance pilot safety and aircraft performance with intuitive engine instrumentation,” on Aspen’s Evolution MFD500 MAX and MFD1000 MAX multi-function displays, according to Aspen Avionics officials.
Aircraft Spruce expands to Australia
“Aircraft owners, builders, and aviation businesses in Australia and New Zealand have been a big part of our business for years and we are excited to announce the opening of our Melbourne branch to support them,” said Aircraft Spruce President Jim Irwin.