Garmin has announced an updated version of the Garmin Aviation Pilot app for Android, which incorporates the display of both terrain and obstacles overtop Garmin’s dynamic navigation maps, VFR Sectionals, and IFR high and low en route charts. These terrain and obstacle overlays display visual alerts of potential hazards and enhance situational awareness, particularly in…
Banyan Air Service announced expanded maintenance operations at its Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) location. It has added a second shift to provide extended maintenance services, seven days a week. The new hours of operations will be Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. until midnight, and on Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.…
Rockwell Collins announced a series of updates to its ARINCDirectSM Flight Operations System (FOS®), including the ability to integrate with new tools and the launch of a new vendor alliance charter management program. The latest FOS release features a more intuitive, mobile-friendly, touch-screen user interface for tablets and smart phones. In addition, by being integrated…
Asset Insight, Inc. and SAI Valuations, LLC announced that they have entered into a collaborative agreement to provide aircraft owners, buyers, sellers, financial institutions and others with a uniquely complete picture of an aircraft’s value and aviation maintenance risk. Together, SAI and Asset Insight will provide clients with an unbiased opinion of an aircraft’s value…
Air Capital Interiors, Inc. received its Federal Aviation Administration repair station certificate on July 1, 2015, for maintenance, repair and refurbishment of aircraft interior panels, cabinets, seats, floor coverings and interior-related components. According to the company, the repair station certificate provides the FAA’s approval to sign their own aircraft maintenance back into service, which makes…
Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) recently received Russian approval for the installation of their Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approved King Air Traveler Airline Seats for the Beechcraft King Air B300 and B350 series aircraft. The Airline Style Seats were designed for high density applications, and are available in two models, Econo Seat and Traveler Seat. Both also…
West Star Aviation recently announced they are operating a satellite facility at Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) in Chicago, Illinois. A Class 4 Repair Station, CRS PAZD068H, West Star will provide maintenance and avionics troubleshooting and repairs, minor inspections, customer assistance, as well as support the AOG and mobile repair activity in the area. The satellite…
English Field Aviation (EFA) is offering their extensive airplane detailing package to customers at no charge for any King Air customer who has a phase inspection completed at either of the EFA locations. The package is made up of multiple detailing and finishing services including a full machine buff and wax, wheel well cleaning, de-ice boot…
MT- Airplane Propeller Entwicklung GmbH has received the FAA STC #SA03525NY for the next generation five-blade scimitar composite propeller MTV-27-1-E-C-F-R(P)/CFR260-65b on the Beech King Air 300/350 series powered by Pratt & Whitney PT6A-60A engines. The installation is also EASA certified. MT- Airplane Propeller says the new five-blade MT-Propellers provide a performance improvement of approximately eight…
CenTex Aerospace announced that it has earned many required approvals for its Saddle Tank Conversion STC for more models of the King Air. The FAA approved a revised PMA adding the King Air 200 and 300 series aircraft to the original PMA for the King Air 90. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has granted…