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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…

FAA Grants TSO Approval on AvFab STOWAWAY Medical Stretcher

Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) recently announced they have received Technical Standard Orders (TSO) approval for the installation of their multi-airframe STOWAWAY medical stretcher for use in all Beechcraft King Air models. Several models of STOWAWAY are available, including one version that adjusts to fit in all four aircraft approved for the installation. – besides the King…

Certification Coming Soon for BLR products on King Air E90, early C90s and the 100

BLR Aerospace recently announced that their winglet system for the King Air E90 and early C90 fleets, as well as the 5-bladed Whisper Prop® system for the King Air 100, are all scheduled to be Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified by the end of 2021. Increasing demand has created limited availability for both popular upgrades…