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Oshkosh by the numbers
The final numbers are in for this year’s AirVenture, which attracted about 563,000 people, up about 1% from last year’s attendance figures. “It was a magical week at Oshkosh this year,” said Experimental Aircraft Association Chairman Jack Pelton. “You could sense the enthusiasm throughout the grounds no matter where you were. From the aviation anniversaries […]
StandardAero receives STC for PT6A-140 engine upgrades for Caravans
StandardAero, with support from its in-house Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) delegation, has obtained an Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PT6A-140 engine upgrades on Cessna Caravan 208B aircraft. The upgrade program includes the removal of P&WC’s PT6A-114/114A engine and replacement/installation of a P&WC PT6A-140 model engine. According to company officials, installation […]
Redline Aviation adds propeller services
AKRON, Colo. – Redline Aviation has added propeller overhaul services to its existing propeller governor business. The prop business will operate as Redline Propeller. Certification allows Redline Propeller to repair and overhaul McCauley, Hartzell and Sensenich propellers in five to seven working days in most cases.
Meyers 200 Air Racing Team takes off
GlobalParts.aero and Interceptor Aviation have created the Meyers 200 Air Racing Team. Officials are encouraging existing Meyers 200 owners to participate in the upcoming events in this summer’s Sport Air Racing League (SARL) slate to “get the most out of the performance of the Meyers 200 and enjoy the airplane’s design,” according to Nin George, Vice President of Quality […]
EAA members now have free access to SOLIDWORKS design kit
OSHKOSH — The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) now provides members with free access to Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS Student Design Kit – EAA Maker Edition software, MySolidWorks online video tutorials, the MySolidWorks Manufacturing Network, and related training and design resources. “Since its humble beginnings in Paul and Audrey’s basement, EAA has inspired, enabled, and defended our […]
Production begins on Commuter Craft Innovator
ATLANTA — Commuter Craft has successfully completed pre-production flight tests of Innovator ShipOne and plans to start production with six “AlphaShips” this fall. These first production aircraft will be customer built in the Commuter Craft Facility under the Experimental aircraft category. This will be followed by construction of eight “BetaShip” aircraft, leading to full general production […]
Avidyne teams with PilotSafety.org for training
OSHKOSH – Avidyne Corporation reported at AirVenture that it has teamed with Master Instructor Gary Reeves and PilotSafety.org to develop new training programs for Avidyne’s avionics product line, starting with the IFD440/540 FMS GPS systems. “Avidyne will be the first major avionics company to provide these superior training resources for pilots,” said Reeves. “Using our in-flight […]
Gulf Coast Avionics expanding at TPA
LAKELAND, Fla. — Gulf Coast Avionics has signed a lease with Sheltair to open a new avionics facility at the FBO’s newest location at Tampa International Airport (KTPA). “This is a very exciting opportunity for everyone at Gulf Coast Avionics’ Lakeland, Florida headquarters,” said Rick Garcia, president and CEO. “I started the company at Tampa […]