Avidyne Corp. and NexAir Avionics of Mansfield, Mass., have received Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval from the FAA for the installation of the Avidyne Entegra Release 9 Integrated Flight Deck (R9) in the Piper PA-32-301 series Saratoga aircraft. This R9 certification is part of the overall FAA approval of NexAir’s Saratoga NX aircraft revitalization program, […]
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Tecnam variable pitch aircraft certified
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued Major Change Approval certifying the Tecnam P2002JF Variable Pitch Propeller version of Tecnam’s best-selling single. According to company officials, advantages of the Tecnam P2002JF Variable Pitch Propeller include: Better cruise and climb performances: maximum horizontal speed at maximum continuous power is increased of about 5-7 kias, VS […]
Cessna TTX now with CAV Ice Protection FIKI system
NEW CENTURY AIRPORT, Kan., June 24, 2013 – CAV Ice Protection’s patented TKS system for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) is scheduled to enter service with Cessna’s new single-engine TTx aircraft by early 2014. “The Cessna TTx can now be ordered with the optional CAV Ice Protection FIKI system,” said Jodi Noah, Senior Vice President, […]
Cessna begins TTx deliveries
INDEPENDENCE, Kan. — Last week Cessna delivered the first production TTx aircraft to customers following a ceremony at the Cessna facility in Independence, Kan. Formerly known as the Columbia 400, the TTx holds the distinction of being the world’s fastest commercially produced and certified fixed-gear single engine aircraft, according to Cessna officials. “The customers will […]
Avidyne autopilot certified in Cirrus aircraft with Evolution Pro PFD
Avidyne Corp. has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the FAA for the installation of its DFC90 Digital Autopilot in Cirrus SR20 and SR22 aircraft when interfaced with the Evolution Pro Primary Flight Display (EFD1000 Pro PFD) from Aspen Avionics. Avidyne initially certified the DFC90 with its Entegra PFD in the Cirrus SR20 and […]
Wipaire completes Type Certification Authorization for Grand Caravan on floats
SOUTH SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Officials with Wipaire Inc. report that the company has completed FAA Type Inspection Authorization for the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX on Wipline 8750 floats. The authorization, received ahead of schedule, follows completion of both certification flight testing and performance testing. “We are excited to bring the Wipline 8750 to […]
Cirrus expands Grand Forks facility for jet production
Cirrus Aircraft is expanding its Grand Forks, N.D., facility to accommodate a new autoclave oven in preparation for production of the Vision SF50 jet. Modifications to the Grand Forks facility began in May and the autoclave was delivered June 27, when the installation process will begin. The building housing the autoclave will be built around […]
Seminoles join Piper’s G1000 Club
VERO BEACH, Fla. — Piper Aircraft has received Type Certificate (TC) approval from the FAA to incorporate the Garmin G1000 avionics suite into new twin-engine Piper Seminole aircraft models for delivery beginning this year. With this latest TC, the Garmin G1000 is standard equipment on nearly all new Piper products, according to company officials. “The […]
Fractional ownership: Getting a piece of a high-end aircraft
Would you like to fly a well-maintained, newer airplane, but can’t afford to buy one just yet? Rather than back-burner this dream, you might want to consider fractional ownership. One of the first fractional programs available to the single-engine piston driving crowd was PlaneSmart!, which began operations in 2003, “as a means to give pilots […]