Canadian based aircraft parts distributor KADEX Aero Supply, has chosen PWI in Wichita, Kansas, to be a worldwide, in-stock distributor for the KADEX LED Wing Tip Light Assembly. KADEX’s LED Wing Tip Light Assembly is STC approved and designed for the Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft. The LED Wing Tip Light Assembly is five times…
KADEX Announces Availability of STC-Approved LED Wingtip Light Assembly for Beechcraft King Air 350
KADEX Aero Supply recently announced the addition of the HYPERION II – LED Wingtip Light Assembly for the Beechcraft King Air 350. Developed by KAD Aerospace, the manufacturing arm of KADEX Aero Supply, this STC approval was granted after extensive prototyping and DO-160 EMI and Photometric testing was completed. Following on the heels of the…
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…
PWI Receives FAA PMA Certification for LED Ice Light and LED Right Angle Reading Light
WI recently announced that the Federal Aviation Association (FAA) has given PMA approval for their LED Ice Light and Right Angle Reading Light for use in a wide variety of aircraft including King Air models (specified below). The company says their LED Ice Light provides 100,000 hours of life compared to only 165 hours of…
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…