West Star Aviation offers mobile support for aircraft owners through West Star South, a mobile Support Team from the company’s Dallas, Texas, (DAL) location. The team is composed of technicians and inspectors who respond to customer and aircraft needs, traveling to many locations within the state of Texas, and several neighboring states, performing light maintenance […]
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WingX Pro7 upgraded
Hilton Software LLC has unveiled an upgrade to its WingX and WingX Pro7 products by partnering with two industry-leading aviation data companies – Control Vision Corp and Seattle Avionics Inc. WingX Pro7 Version 4.5 for iPhone and iPad adds pinch-to-zoom VFR Sectional Charts and IFR Enroute Charts and enables the simultaneous viewing of enroute charts, […]
Jeppesen introduces 172 training solution
Jeppesen recently introduced a new Cessna 172 Total Training solution, which incorporates learning situations from all phases of flight, from maneuvers to checklists. The Jeppesen Cessna 172 Total Training solution provides a bridge for an issue common to aspiring pilots — the gap between traditional training courses and supplement guides that provide general flying principals, […]
Skydreamers exhibit showcases aviation art
The fantasies and realities of flight and space exploration depicted through art and photography go on display in Los Angeles’ Autry National Center’s new Skydreamers exhibition, slated to open April 29. The exhibit includes approximately 150 items, principally original high-quality photographs, as well as works on paper, paintings, posters, and memorabilia drawn primarily from the […]
Yingling expands to IDP
Yingling Aviation has opened a full maintenance and service facility in a leased 10,000-square-foot hangar at the Independence Municipal Airport in Independence, Kansas, adjacent to Cessna Aircraft Co.’s manufacturing site at the southeastern Kansas location. The newly established Yingling site is a Cessna Authorized Service Facility and will provide full service and warranty support for […]
Garmin G600 panel developed for Citations
JETTECH has developed a new Garmin G600 Glass Panel EFIS installation specifically for Cessna Citation 501/551 series aircraft. Pending FAA approval of its Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), JETTECH will begin offering initial installations at its Denver facilities followed by kits available through JETTECH-approved Garmin authorized dealers. The new unit will provide pilots with the highest […]
StandardAero expands mobile support services
StandardAero is expanding its customer support network by adding four additional mobile service teams to its existing business aviation support network. StandardAero’s Business Aviation sector now has a total of nine teams across North America. The new Mobile Service Teams (MST) will be located in Little Rock, Ark., Van Nuys, Calif., San Jose, Calif., and […]
Insurance company expands
XL Insurance has launched a new regional aviation underwriting group in Chicago with the appointment of Brian J. Ackland to Class Underwriter. Eric Donofrio, North American Regional Manager for XL Insurance’s Aviation unit, said: “We’re off to a good start in Chicago. Bringing both broker and underwriting experience, Brian is a strong addition to our […]
Wipaire celebrates 50 years of Wipline Floats
Wipaire, Inc. is celebrating 50 years of Wipline float design and manufacturing by giving away a commemorative set of Wipline 2100 floats this week at the AOPA Aviation Summit. Bernard “Ben” Wiplinger started design and certification on the Wipline 3700 float for the Cessna 185 in 1960. His son, Bob “Wip,” and his grandchildren, Nancy […]