Blackhawk Aerospace has received approval of its 30th Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) which is for the XP67A Engine+ Upgrade for the King Air 300. Additional recent approvals include the addition of European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and British Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) certifications for the True Blue Power TB44 Lithium Ion battery on the…
Textron Aviation recently released the Customer Portal Dashboard (https://ww2.txtav.com/Dashboard). The company says this update allows customers to customize their tools and request access to all aspects of the Customer Portal through one, easy-to-use webpage. The tiled Dashboard includes direct links to Billing Management, Parts & Claims, Program Balances, Service Management, Technical Publications and EProcurement. Service…
Grmin® International, Inc. recently announced TXi™ engine indication system (EIS) support for select twin turboprop aircraft including the King Air 90 series. Twin turbine aircraft owners and operators will benefit from TXi EIS with features such as engine timers, exceedance recordings, dynamic engine indications, as well as wireless data logging that combine to reduce pilot…
Genesys Aerosystems recently announced an update to its S-TEC 3100 autopilot. Referenced as Version 1.4, it comprises of both software and hardware changes. The new hardware features a white backlit display perfect for bright sunlit panels or steep viewing angles. An updated bezel accompanies the change in display and features an optional VNAV button or…
Following the STC approval from Transport Canada in February 2021, Marsh Brothers Aviation has secured FAA approval for their Beech® brake master cylinder upgrade/repair kit. The Marsh Brothers kit offers an upgraded lip seal which replaces the piston wiper and O-ring with a single seal/wiper. The single lip seal replaces two elements of the original…
Blackhawk Aerospace announced recently that it has expanded its portfolio of products and services. Blackhawk Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (BAT), a newly formed business entity, has acquired all assets from Columbia Avionics & Aircraft Services, Inc. based at the Columbia, Missouri, Regional Airport (KCOU). Columbia Avionics has been in business since 1995 working to develop new…
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…
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…