JETTECH has developed a new Garmin G600 Glass Panel EFIS installation specifically for Cessna Citation 501/551 series aircraft. Pending FAA approval of its Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), JETTECH will begin offering initial installations at its Denver facilities followed by kits available through JETTECH-approved Garmin authorized dealers. The new unit will provide pilots with the highest […]
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StandardAero expands mobile support services
StandardAero is expanding its customer support network by adding four additional mobile service teams to its existing business aviation support network. StandardAero’s Business Aviation sector now has a total of nine teams across North America. The new Mobile Service Teams (MST) will be located in Little Rock, Ark., Van Nuys, Calif., San Jose, Calif., and […]
Insurance company expands
XL Insurance has launched a new regional aviation underwriting group in Chicago with the appointment of Brian J. Ackland to Class Underwriter. Eric Donofrio, North American Regional Manager for XL Insurance’s Aviation unit, said: “We’re off to a good start in Chicago. Bringing both broker and underwriting experience, Brian is a strong addition to our […]
Wipaire celebrates 50 years of Wipline Floats
Wipaire, Inc. is celebrating 50 years of Wipline float design and manufacturing by giving away a commemorative set of Wipline 2100 floats this week at the AOPA Aviation Summit. Bernard “Ben” Wiplinger started design and certification on the Wipline 3700 float for the Cessna 185 in 1960. His son, Bob “Wip,” and his grandchildren, Nancy […]
New ownership for Tanis
Tanis Aircraft Products is now 100% owned by its president Bob Krueger. Serving in this role and as majority shareholder since 2006, Krueger purchased the remaining shares of Tanis Aircraft Products from its former vice president, Linda Cole. A 30-plus-year employee, Cole recently announced her retirement from Tanis. The purchase of Tanis Aircraft Products will […]
The future of general aviation
The Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation is sponsoring a special event during the AOPA Aviation Summit 2010 in Long Beach, Calif. The forum, dubbed “Aviation, the Environment and the Future,” will provide attendees a quick look at the leading edge of the future of general aviation, including advances in alternative bio-fuel for use […]
Aerocet gets STC for amphibious floats
Aerocet, Inc. has received STC approval for Cessna model 206 aircraft (G and earlier series) on Aerocet 3400 amphibious aircraft floats. “There has been an overwhelming demand for this approval based on the success of our 3500L straight floats for the Cessna 206 models. I am happy to be able to finally satisfy the demands […]
Help for your instrument proficiency check
Now it’s easier than ever to prepare for your next Instrument Proficiency Check with the latest app from Sporty’s for iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. This app presents all the material you’ll need to pass your IPC — or to simply review procedures as needed. Based on Sporty’s Complete Instrument Rating Course, the Instrument Proficiency […]
Wicks to sell Mitchell kits
Wicks Aircraft has reached an agreement with Mitchell Wing to market complete airframe kits for the Mitchell B-10 and U-2 kits. Don Mitchell, who spent considerable time experimenting with flying wings, built over 30 aircraft in a long, illustrious career that began in 1921, when he was a high school student. He spent much of […]