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Cirrus partners with RocketRoute
Cirrus Aircraft and RocketRoute have introduced Flight Concierge, which will start operations in June, offering services to aircraft owners across Europe. Flight Concierge membership builds on RocketRoute’s flight planning software, helping pilots and aircraft owners manage all aspects of a flight, from ground transportation to catering to booking accommodations to securing overflight and landing permits and much […]
XTI seeks $2 million more for TriFan 600 prototype
DENVER, Colo. — Officials with XTI Aircraft Company (XTI) say they are accelerating the development program for the TriFan 600 vertical takeoff airplane, and are “redoubling efforts to translate excitement about the aircraft into $3 million in actual investments.” The $3 million milestone is essential to fund important next steps in an accelerated development program that includes flying […]
Textron Aviation bolsters Citation, King Air and Hawker support programs
WICHITA – Textron Aviation has added new factory-direct coverage programs – Pre-Buy Assurance, Extended Care and King Air Direct – for Citation, King Air and Hawker owners. Textron Aviation’s Pre-Buy Assurance plan provides peace of mind to customers when considering buying or selling Citation, King Air and Hawker aircraft, according to company officials. With an […]
Continental Motors and Aviall sign Master Distributor contract
Continental Motors Group has partnered with Aviall as its domestic and international Master Distributor for aftermarket parts. Aviall immediately will be responsible for providing Continental Motors gasoline engine spare parts. Diesel parts will be added at a later date, according to company officials. “Continental Motors strives to enhance customer experience and improve customer satisfaction. Aftermarket […]
Engine Analyzer now available for Air Tractors as factory option
OLNEY, Texas — Air Tractor has received FAA certification for factory production line installation of the Electronics International MVP-50T turboprop engine analyzer in all production Air Tractor aircraft. Going forward, the glass panel engine instrument display will be optional equipment in all models of Air Tractor aircraft. “Today, Air Tractor airplanes are rolling off our production […]
Continental increases diesel engines TBR to 2,100 hours
Continental Motors Group has raised the time between replacement (TBR) of its diesel CD-100 series engines to 2,100 hours. This lifetime increase affects all CD-135 and CD-155 engines manufactured since Dec. 1, 2015, incorporating revision status 2 design changes. The lifetime extension was possible due to several design improvements engineered in the last two years, according to […]
Air Race Classic launches art contest
The Air Race Classic, the annual all-women cross-country airplane race, has launched an art contest for girls ages 12 to 17. The theme of the contest is “Cross-Country Flight,” a subject reflecting both the freedom and the skill involved in flying the Air Race Classic (ARC). The young artist who best captures the theme and the spirit […]
Call for entries made for Crossfield Teacher of the Year Award
The National Aviation Hall of Fame is seeking entries for the 30th annual A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year Award, which includes a $5,000 cash stipend. Founded by famed research test pilot Scott Crossfield in 1986, the award is a juried competition open to classroom teachers in grades K through 12. Nominations will […]