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Textron Aviation Expands Service in Canada
Textron Aviation recently announced it has established Textron Aviation Canada, Ltd., a new wholly-owned subsidiary focused on expanding the company’s service network. The first phase of the expansion includes the acquisition of assets of Aspect Aircraft Maintenance, Inc., an aircraft maintenance and repair provider in Calgary, Canada, where a Textron Aviation Mobile Service Unit (MSU) currently operates, and a new MSU base in Toronto.
According to the company, there are more than 500 Citation, King Air and Hawker aircraft operating throughout Canada. The recent acquisition will increase their customer’s access to factory-direct service, ensuring they have a local connection for technical support, parts and maintenance.
The Calgary MSU operates as part of the Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) certification, approved to perform maintenance and repairs on Citation, King Air and Hawker aircraft. As part of the acquisition, the MSU team based at Calgary International Airport will grow in the number of technicians and expand its capabilities to deliver AOG support and limited inspection items and engine maintenance.
Textron Aviation Canada is part of the company’s continuous investment in locally based customer service. Earlier this year, the company added four new MSU bases in North America and introduced a line maintenance station at London’s Biggin Hill Airport.
Garmin® Announces 2019 Aviation Training Events
Garmin has announced expanded pilot training opportunities for 2019 to include additional classes throughout the United States and more instructor-led courses. These training classes include GTN 650/750 touch-screen navigator series, the G500 TXi/G600 TXi and G500/G600 flight display systems, Garmin Integrated Flight Decks, and the GWX aviation weather radar. The training provides pilots with a hands-on approach to learning Garmin avionics in a classroom environment taught by experienced certified flight instructors.
G1000®/G1000 NXi Pilot Training: Intended to serve both novice and experienced aviators, this two- day course will explore the capabilities of the G1000 or G1000 NXi Integrated Flight Decks by providing hands-on, scenario-based training in a classroom environment. The course will focus on flight plan- ning, instrument procedures, vertical navigation, the automatic flight control system and more. The cost to attend the G1000/G1000 NXi training class is $749
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and the class will be held in Olathe, Kansas, on the following dates:
= March 7-8, 2019 = June 10-11, 2019
= Sept. 26-27, 2019
GTN 650/750 and Flight Displays: For pilots who are considering an avionics upgrade or those who already have an existing GTN 650/750 paired with
a Garmin flight display, Garmin is hosting several classes tailored specifically to flying with these avionics. This two-day class provides a collaborative environment designed to help pilots transition from analog flight instrumentation to Garmin flight displays. A presentation and practice format offers attendees the opportunity to practice real-world in-flight scenarios with Garmin avionics. The cost to attend this pilot training class is $625 and is scheduled in Olathe, Kansas, for the following dates:
= Jan. 14-15, 2019 = March 2-3, 2019 = Aug. 22-23, 2019 = Nov. 4-5, 2019
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