StandardAero has officially reopened the engine shop at its service center at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) in Springfield, Ill. “Customer feedback indicated there was a strong desire in re-establishing an engine shop in Springfield to support their need for ‘one-stop-shop’ capabilities,” said Scott Taylor, senior vice president, Business Aviation. Due in part to its […]
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Flightcraft named Cirrus service provider
Flightcraft Inc. is the new Cirrus authorized service provider in Portland, Ore., and the surrounding area. “Partnering with Cirrus is a great opportunity for both companies, but Cirrus owners are first to reap the benefits,” said John Frevola, vice president of Flightcraft. “These owners can get all of their Cirrus needs met through Flightcraft’s complete […]
Hawker Beechcraft taps QAA for overhauled engine accessories
Hawker Beechcraft Corp. has selected Quality Aircraft Accessories (QAA), a distributor of aftermarket new and reconditioned general aviation engine accessories, to provide overhauled engine accessories for its Beechcraft Baron G58 and Beechcraft Bonanza G36 aircraft. QAA will overhaul engine accessories at its repair station in Tulsa, Okla., and deliver them to HBC’s parts distribution facility […]
SHA to sell Aveo lights
South St. Paul, Minnesota’s Sierra Hotel Aero (SHA) has formed a dealer partnership with Aveo Engineering for Aveo’s line of aircraft lighting products. SHA, which is also the type certificate holder for Navion Aircraft, can also install Aveo lighting.
AvTurf debuts
AvTurf LLC has developed and patented an artificial turf system for airports, that can replace the natural turf groundcover at an airport to control erosion issues, reduce the debris-causing effects of jet blast, deter birds and animals, and stabilize runway/taxiway shoulders and infield islands. It also enhances visibility to pilots on approach, reduces maintenance needs […]
Red Canoe’s Boeing collection takes off
Toronto-based Heritage Clothing Company Red Canoe expands into new territory with its 15-item Boeing Heritage Collection, produced in collaboration with The Boeing Company and The Boeing Store. The Boeing Heritage Collection creates vintage inspired products based on real heritage brands and their stories: from North American Aviation’s P-51 Mustang to the storied history of the […]
WACO training available
WACO Classic Aircraft Corp. now offers VFR Flight Review for WACO owners. Available exclusively through WACO Classic Aircraft, owners can now receive VFR Flight Review training from factory certified WACO pilots. The program includes a number of flights over several days, and covers a variety of situations. Pre- and post-flight ground instruction is also included. […]
Haunted hangar tours and more at Fantasy of Flight
While vintage planes like the B-17 and Grumman Duck typically take center stage at Fantasy of Flight in Polk City, Florida, it’s the long-lost pilots whose stories will be showcased in two events next month. For those interested in a “scary-lite” experience, daily Haunted Hangar Walking Tours offer Halloween fun for guests of all ages. […]
Summit Aviation earns AS9100 certification
Summit Aviation has received AS9100 Aerospace Quality Standard System Certification at its Somerset, Ky., facility. “This certification demonstrates our commitment to meet or exceed the increasingly stringent industry requirements as a world-class supplier,” said President Robert Fitzpatrick. “This certification will standardize our quality processes across many of our programs to ensure process and service safety, […]