Luma Technologies has obtained European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification for the installation of its LT-4500 Series LED Caution Warning Annunciator Panels on a broad range of King Air models. With this STC, any fleet operator or authorized dealer can install the panels in accordance with EASA guidelines. The STC covers seven different panel sizes…
West Star Aviation is proud to announce their Mobile Response Team “MRT” supported by a wide network of MRO facilities and support shops. The company says the MRT allows it to deliver their award-winning service and experience to customers when and where it’s needed. The MRT provides “in-the-field-level” repairs and modifications as well as temporary…
FlyRight has added the capability to provide training and checking services to King Air 300/350 Part 135 operators. Training programs include Initial BE-300 Type Rating and Recurrent courses with Part 135 checks. FlyRight, an FAA-certificated Part 142 training center specializing in King Air pilot training, began offering King Air 350 training and Type Ratings in…
Australian Avionics recently became the Elite Dealer for LoPresti Aviation BoomBeam HID lighting in Australia. The BoomBeam lights are FAA- and EASA-Approved for all King Air Models, and are said to produce 1300% more light than standard aircraft lighting. For more information, visit: http://www.loprestiaviation.com/
Garmin International Inc. and Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) announced new incentives to provide King Air aircraft owners and operators significant savings on the G1000® Integrated Flight Deck and qualifying P&WC engine upgrades. The upgrade incentives apply to a broad range of King Air aircraft models and is applicable through January 29, 2016. On the…
Garmin has announced expanded availability of its comprehensive obstacle database to now include Canada for select Garmin portables and certified avionics. Man-made structures such as towers that are greater than 200 feet AGL are included within this database. Customers can now download and install a U.S./Canadian combination obstacle database for the following portable and non-certified…
TRU Simulation + Training, a Textron Inc. company, announced the opening of its new Aviation Maintenance Training Academy located on the Textron Aviation Mid-Continent campus in Wichita, Kansas. Courses currently offered include mechanical and avionics theory and practical for new production Beechcraft King Air 350i, 250, and C90GTx turboprops with the Pro Line Fusion® avionics…
Garmin has simplified avionics database updates such as navigation, charts and more with the new flyGarmin app for Windows, while also accommodating the distribution of Jeppesen charts. Using the flyGarmin app, pilots will enjoy a streamlined experience that makes database updates easier, requiring less time at their computer. Additionally, Jeppesen charts are available for ChartView…
Jeppesen recently introduced new features for Mobile FliteDeck version 2.7 to enhance situational awareness and provide data for both IFR and VFR flying conditions. A new VFR theme provides general and business aviation pilots with the ability to switch between IFR and VFR data on the real time, data-driven enroute map. The ability to import…
Lightspeed Aviation announced the launch of a breakthrough in cockpit communications. For the first time in history, pilots and their passengers can enjoy the untethered freedom of a wireless headset along with premium performance and features. According to the company, Tango uses a patent-pending combination of analog and digital technologies called Lightspeed Link™ to create a…