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Garmin announces TXi EIS for select Beechcraft King Air 200 aircraft 

Garmin® International, Inc. recently announced that expanded engine monitoring capability is now available for select Beechcraft King Air 2001 aircraft with the addition of the TXi™ Engine Indication System (EIS) display. King Air 200 owners and operators will benefit from the TXi EIS with features like engine timers, exceedance recordings, dynamic engine indications, as well…

Pilot Proficient Online Aviation Training and Ground School Offers King Air 200/B200 Familiarization Course

Pilot Proficient has developed an online King Air 200/B200 familiarization course designed for the pilot who is transitioning into the King Air 200 and covers pertinent aircraft systems, limitations, operating characteristics and tips and tricks. The course includes multimedia presentations, in-cockpit video demonstrations and an interactive aircraft systems section to illustrate the concepts, with quizzes…

Marsh Brothers Appoints CJ Aerospace as Authorized Distributor/Service Provider

CJ Aerospace Pty Ltd., a leading distributor of quality aviation parts and technical support across Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific regions, has been appointed as an authorized distributor and service provider for Marsh Brothers Aviation’s bearing and seals portfolio. With locations in Sydney in Taren Point, NSW, and Cairns, Queensland, as Australia’s largest stock…

PWI Window Light LED Upgrade for King Air B200/250 Approved in Brazil

PWI recently revealed that the National Agency for Civil Aviation (ANAC) in Brazil has given certification approval to the PWI B200/250 window LED upgrade. The King Air B200/250 LED upgrade delivers the same light specifications and color temperature as fluorescents, but with a much longer life, providing 100,000 hours. The LED upgrade requires 50% less…

New D2 Air X10 GPS Aviator Smartwatch Announced by Garmin

New D2 Air X10 GPS Aviator Smartwatch Announced by Garmin Garmin® International, Inc. recently announced the D2™ Air X10 – a GPS smartwatch with powerful aviation functionality and new features that lets pilots take calls and use their compatible smartphone’s voice assistant to send texts, ask questions and more. These connected capabilities join the robust…

Latest Garmin Pilot app update adds

Garmin® International Inc. recently announced the addition of new features to the Garmin Pilot™ app for iPad® or iPhone® mobile devices. The new enhancements include expanded NOTAM display options for field condition (FICON) and fuel unavailable NOTAMs on the moving map, which can be also viewed on the redesigned Airport page. The updated Airport page offers…

Flight Testing Begins for Centex Halo 350 Conversion

CenTex Aerospace recently announced the start of the flight test program for its increased gross weight conversion for the Beechcraft King Air 350 and King Air 360 models. The milestone first flight was conducted at the Waco Regional Airport by company president Gregory Barnes and test pilot David Rogers. It was completed as planned and…