Oklahoma City-based Commuter Air Technology (CAT) has acquired the STCs previously held by Downtown Airpark. The STCs, relating to modification of various airframes, include the Cessna Caravan. The Cessna Caravan is a favorite platform for short duration missions and preferred by law enforcement and border security organizations around the world. The STCs acquired by CAT […]
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Klein Tools introduces Multi-Pocket Tool Totes
Klein Tools recently expanded its Tool Tote line with two new multi-pocket tote bags – a 17-pocket Tool Tote with a shoulder strap and a seven-pocket Tool Tote. Constructed of rugged, 600 x 300 denier polyester, the new bags are designed to withstand wear and tear. They also are water-resistant to avoid the buildup of […]
Airshares Elite New England launches new training programs
AirShares Elite New England has launched new training programs for pilots in the AirShares Elite shared ownership program. Led by Neil Singer, a 5,000-hour Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) and Gold Seal and Master Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI) with expertise in Technically Advanced Aircraft training, the programs include safety seminars, instructor standardization and expanded ground and […]
Pentastar Aviation receives STC
The FAA has awarded additional models to Pentastar Aviation’s STC that allows yoke mounted installation of previously awarded Falcon models, along with the CMC Electronics CMA-1100 Electronic Flight Bags in the Gulfstream’s 1125 Westwind Astra, Astra SPX, G100, and G150 aircraft. For the past 40 years, Pentastar Aviation has specialized in aircraft management services, as […]
Yingling Aviation completes first RVSM installation on Conquest II
Yingling Aviation has completed its first RVSM-compliant modification of a Cessna turboprop on a 1979 Conquest II, equipped with the Sperry 1000 Integrated Flight Control System owned by Lyddon Aero of Liberal, Kansas. The equipment installation will allow the airplane, which has a service ceiling of 35,000 feet, to operate in Revised Vertical Separation Minimums […]
Aircraft Spruce adds LowranceAirMap to new products list
Aircraft Spruce now offers the new Lowrance AirMap 600C, featuring colored sectional map depiction based on GPS input. It also includes the 512MB Terrain Awareness Americas, along with the Jeppesen Americas and Lowrance Obstruction aeronautical databases, which show obstacle profiles or relationship to mountainous terrain. AirMap 600C comes complete with an MMC/SD digital card reader […]
Interior renovation completed at Landmark Aviation’s Dulles FBO
Landmark Aviation recently completed a $300,000 interior renovation at its Dulles, Va., FBO. The new interior celebrates the region’s hunt country legacy with a stylish décor. The facility offers complete FBO services, including concierge, business center, wireless Internet, and flat screen TVs with satellite HDTV programming. The 8,000-square-foot renovation included the lobby, restrooms, weather room, […]
Duncan Aviation expands Garmin Service Center agreement
Duncan Aviation recently expanded its Garmin Aviation Service Center agreement. Duncan Aviation in Lincoln is now certified and authorized to provide line repairs and warranty bench work for all Garmin category one through five equipment. Line service is also available at any of Duncan Aviation’s 20 satellite locations. In addition, Duncan Aviation is expanding its […]
Goodrich Aviation namedColumbia repair center
Goodrich Aviation Maintenance Center at the Tri-Cities Airport in Endicott, N.Y. has been certified as a Columbia Authorized Repair & Maintenance Associate (CARMA) by Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing (CAM) in Bend, Ore. Goodrich Aviation operates the only CARMA center in upstate New York. The Goodrich Aviation Maintenance Center can now install the new E-Vade De-Icing systems […]