Hawker Beechcraft Corp. opened its newest Hawker Beechcraft Services (HBS) aircraft maintenance facility Jan. 5 at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (IWA) in Mesa, Arizona. The Mesa facility will serve as the Southwest regional service center for HBS, replacing the Van Nuys, Calif., location that will close March 31, 2009. HBS is leasing 5.1 acres on the […]
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TrickAir skis receive STC
TrickAir recently obtained STC approval for its skis. Two of the company’s ski models have been TSO’d for a variety of aircraft, including TrickAir’s 1500 for the original Piper J3 and PA-11. The skis also are available for the Legend Cub (pictured) and the kit-built Texas Sport Cub. TrickAir skis, manufactured by Trick Air LLC […]
First Sierra Super II delivered to new owners
The first delivery of a Sierra Industries‘ Super II took place late last year. The Sierra Super II modification upgrades the Citation II’s performance by re-powering the aircraft with Williams International’s FADEC-controlled 2,820-lb. thrust FJ44-3A engines. Sierra Industries has received FAA certification to install the Williams engines on six different models of certificated aircraft, according […]
AircraftLogs partners with Aircraft Spruce
AircraftLogs has partnered with Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Co. to market its aircraft management packages and online pilot logbooks. The Aircraft Management Package provides private pilots and aircraft owners with a complete and secure management system via the Internet, according to AircraftLogs officials. The package includes online logbooks, currency alerts, user defined maintenance tracking, reporting […]
Stevens Aviation tapped for Citation 550 engine retrofits
Clifford Development has appointed Stevens Aviation as an authorized installation center for the company’s certified installations of Williams FJ44-3A engines on the Cessna Citation 550 and the S550. Clifford Development has certified 35 improvements as part of a recently issued STC, including: an Ametek digital engine display, heavy duty BFG brakes and a dual FADEC […]
Distributor named for FlightMaster Aviation GPS software
Midwest Sport Aviation, LLC has been named the exclusive worldwide distributor for FlightMaster Aviation GPS Software, which works on PalmOS based devices such as Palm TX, Treo phones, and Palm Centro phones. As a result of this agreement, the AeroPalm brand the company has been marketing for the past two years will be discontinued, according […]
Upgrade for AeroVee Engine Kit
Sonex Aircraft, LLC has released the latest enhancement to its AeroConversions AeroVee Engine Kit: An upgrade that includes a pre-assembled prop hub/crankshaft assembly. The upgrade, which costs $295, makes the AeroVee Engine simpler to build, Sonex officials said. While most AeroVee customers have successfully installed the shrink-fit AeroVee prop hub using simple tools and the […]
Odyssey Aviation launches seven locations
Odyssey Aviation has launched seven additional locations through formation of a partnership between Odyssey Aviation Nassau and a group that formerly operated as a member of a nationally recognized FBO chain. The new alliance includes Odyssey Aviation in Nassau, Bahamas (MYNN), Asheville, N.C. (KAVL), Charleston, S.C. (KCHS), Chicago (KMDW), Cincinnati (KLUK), Columbus, Ohio (KCMH), Lafayette, […]
Twin Cities Air Service becomes Avfuel dealer
Twin Cities Air Service at Auburn/Lewiston Municipal Airport (LEW) in Maine recently became an Avfuel-branded FBO. Officials at the FBO report that plans are in the works to expand LEW’s runway from 5,000 to 6,000 feet, increasing capacity at the airport. Twin Cities Air Service also is a Part 135 air carrier licensed to operate […]