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…
Hampton Aviation of Mena, Arkansas, was recently authorized to be dealer and installer of two well-known aviation products and systems, Airtext and Avidyne. Airtext allows passengers to stay connected electronically worldwide by voice or email for a much lower cost than a traditional internet option. Through the Iridium Next Satellite Network, Airtext allows connectivity through…
Textron Aviation has announced it will host a LIVE Technical Session with King Air aircraft experts Feb. 25, 2021, at 2-3 p.m. CST. The webinar will include demonstrations of resources to streamline owner/operator’s accounts, review of service bulletins and maintenance practices, addressing frequently asked questions posed to its product support lines, and take questions from attendees.…
Garmin® International Inc. recently announced it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the GFC™ 600 digital autopilot in select Beechcraft King Air C90 and E90 aircraft1. The GFC 600 digital autopilot is optimized for turbine aircraft, delivering superior in-flight characteristics and new operational capabilities such as Vertical Navigation (VNAV),…
Garmin® International, Inc. recently announced that the G1000® NXi flight deck is now available for integration with the Blackhawk Aerospace XP67A Engine+ Upgrade for the King Air 300 and King Air 350, adding a significant benefit to those looking to maximize these aircraft. Additionally, Garmin has expanded its Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval to now…
Garmin® International Inc. recently announced two new eLearning training courses for the G1000® NXi. These training courses are available in a virtual eLearning format allowing pilots to learn at their own pace, with the G1000 NXi Fundamentals eLearning Course providing a foundational understanding of the system, while the G1000 NXi Essentials eLearning Course is focused…
Raisbeck Engineering Inc. announced the addition of Intercontinental Jet Service Corp. (IJSC) to its global network of Authorized Dealers. With this appointment, IJSC brings its extensive range of MRO services and expertise to the Beechcraft King Air market for which Raisbeck offers time-proven performance, safety and comfort enhancement systems. Intercontinental Jet Service is an Federal…
MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH has received the Acceptance of their EASA STC for the Quiet Fan Jet composite propeller MTV-27 on the Beech 99/100 series by TCCA Canada. The U.S. FAA STC is in progress. The company says the installation of the 5-blade MTV-27 Propellers on the Beech 99/100 series provide the following advantages: Takeoff improvement…
ForeFlight 12.10, which was recently released, includes a powerful new forecast weather layer in three different places: on the map, in Profile View and in 3D Preview. The Clouds layer provides a 24-hour forecast of cloud coverage from the ground to 63,000 feet, with sliders to view different forecast periods and altitudes. And like the…
Textron Aviation announced in early October that it had achieved Type Certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its newest flagship twin turboprop Beechcraft King Air 360/360ER aircraft, with customer deliveries to commence in the coming weeks. The company says the newly upgraded aircraft offers technological advancements in the cockpit, a redesigned cabin and…