PWI announced that it now offers an LED Variable Dimming Control System for the cockpit map light of all King Air models of aircraft. The PWI LED Variable Dimming Control System includes two PMA-certified LEDs for the overhead map lights, as well as an STC/PMA-approved Variable Dimming Controller. PWI also offers just the Variable Dimming…
Registration opened May 1 for the 2021 King Air Gathering (KAG) being held Sept. 23-26 at the Beechcraft Heritage Museum, located adjacent to the Tullahoma, Tennessee, Regional Airport (THA). If you arrive early enough Thursday, Sept. 23, there will be guided museum tours from “special” (a once in a lifetime opportunity) tour guides. That evening join everyone…
West Star Aviation has recently introduced some changes that will be beneficial to aircraft owners. The company will be expanding second shifts at their four full-service locations at the St. Louis Regional Airport (ALN), Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT), Perryville Regional Airport (PCD) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to improve overall efficiency and reduce turn…
Garmin® International, Inc. recently introduced new models of its GSB™ 15, a powerful USB charger designed for a wide range of aircraft, now available with 27W USB Type-C charging ports. While maintaining the same compact and lightweight design, the new GSB 15 models include two USB ports that support up to 27W of power output…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved Certification of the newly upgraded Beechcraft twin turboprop King Air 260. Manufacturer Textron Aviation says the King Air 260 combines the platform’s rich history of rugged reliability and versatility with state-of-the-art upgrades and next-generation capability, offering a greater ease of flying. The upgraded cockpit features the Innovative Solutions…
Textron Aviation announced FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the new Beechcraft King Air Ground Cooling aftermarket upgrade for the Beechcraft King Air 200 and 300 series turboprops. The Ground Cooling system enables King Air operators to cool the cabin before crew and passengers board, by plugging in a Ground Power Unit (GPU) eliminating…
West Star Aviation has announced the recertification for both their East Alton, Illinois, (ALN) and Houston, Texas, (CXO) facilities as Mexican AFAC Repair Stations. This replaces the DGAC Certificate originally issued and provides safety and certification continuity between the FAA and Mexican aviation authorities. West Star’s Grand Junction, Colorado, (GJT) facility was originally certified from…
Stevens Aerospace announces that all four of the company’s MRO facilities have been designated as authorized installation centers for the highly regarded PRIZM LED Cabin Lighting systems. The LED lights last 10 to 15 times longer than the more expensive florescent tubes which provides a considerably less cost of ownership. PRIZM’s customizable full-color LED spectrum…
King Air interior lighting specialists, PWI, recently announced the FAA Approval of their Window Light LED Upgrade on B200/250 models. This STC approval was highly welcomed by the company as well as King Air B200/250 operators as it has already been certified for all other King Air models. The LED upgrade easily replaces the installed…
Garmin® International Inc. announced that the popular GI 275 electronic flight instrument has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval, allowing installation in over 1,000 single-engine and multi-engine aircraft models. Several variants of the GI 275 are available to meet the needs of business and general aviation aircraft. A powerful electronic flight instrument, the…