WICHITA, KS (June 27, 2019) – Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, celebrated its leadership of the light jet segment with the delivery of the 300th Cessna Citation CJ4, the industry's top performing aircraft in this segment. The milestone aircraft was delivered today to McNeilus Steel, based in Dodge Center, Minnesota. “The Citation CJ4 continues to be a standout in the light jet segment due to its combination of high performance, low operating costs and class-leading cabin amenities,” said Rob Scholl, Textron Aviation senior vice president, Sales and…

New for 2019 is Tech Tuesday, a forum designed for A&Ps COPPELL, TEX., May 15, 2019 – Scott Hayes, vice president, sales and marketing for Superior Air Parts, Inc., announced today that the company is again hosting its series of 45-minute educational forums during Oshkosh AirVenture 2019. “We are very proud of the outstanding support that our forum series has received over the years,” Hayes said. “We see many of the same people returning year-after-year and each time they tell us they’ve learned something new about the care and operation…

Garmin is pleased to announce aviation webinars through June of 2019. Ranging from Garmin Pilot tips and tricks, cost-effective autopilot upgrades to low-cost avionics solutions, these free webinars offer pilots and customers with a broad overview of the latest Garmin has to offer, while also providing a general operational overview of its vast product line. Autopilot Retrofits The GFC 500 and GFC 600 retrofit autopilots offer reduced maintenance, as well as safety-enhancing capabilities such as Garmin Electronic Stability Protection (ESP), underspeed/overspeed protection and coupled approaches. This webinar focuses on the…

Unique group of aviation and e-commerce experts create site to deliver evolutionary e-commerce experiences to the business and general aviation industries SARASOTA, FLA., April 02, 2019 – Today, Ana Cunha-Fontes, CEO of Aviators Market Publishing, LLC, announced the launch of AviatorsMarket.com. The new site has been created to meet the changing needs of everyone in business and general aviation (B&GA) that relies on the internet to buy, sell or just window shop for an aircraft or aviation-related products and services. “While you can find anything related to aviation on the…

AeroVonics LLC, a startup aerospace company with operations in Albuquerque New Mexico, have announced FAA certification of its initial launch product, the AV-20. With a total of 12 functions, the AV-20 incorporates a significant array of capabilities packed into a single, 2-inch form-factor instrument. Approved for installation in CFR Part 23, Class I and Class II, non-pressurized aircraft, the AV-20 provides legacy aircraft advanced functionality for under $1,000. The AV-20 provides standby attitude, probeless angle-of-attack, slip/skid, G-meter, clock, outside air temperature, bus voltage, dual user timers, engine-run timer, flight-timer, density…

Electroair is very proud to announce that it has been selected to be EAA’s Official Electronic Ignition System. As part of this partnership, EAA will outfit its fleet of piston aircraft with Electroair’s electronic ignition systems. Included in this fleet is the EAA photo plane, a Cessna 210, a Piper Aztec, a Cessna 172 used with the Young Eagles program, a Beechcraft T-34 and an RV-6. Michael Kobylik said of this announcement, “This partnership reinforces the commitment of both EAA and Electroair to bring new technology to General Aviation. Receiving…

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Beth Powell, a 41-year-old pilot for American Airlines, is one of just a few African-American women in the cockpit. Now, the groundbreaking pioneer is clearing the runway for the next generation of girls to follow in her footsteps. To watch a video clip of her, click here.

Like electric candles on AOPA’s birthday cake rising into the night sky, a fleet of no fewer than 80 drones will put on a spectacular show at each of our 2019 Fly-Ins. The Great Lakes Drone Company, producers of custom-crafted displays using customized drones and specialized software to control the aerial display, will provide this fittingly festive aeronautical alternative to fireworks. The Michigan company was among the first in the country to earn FAA waivers to create light shows with dozens of drones flying in digitally choreographed formations. Founded in…

May 4–5 — Anchorage, AK. 2019 Great Alaska Aviation Gathering. Now in its 21st season, this is Alaska’s premier, must-see aviation event with nearly 300 exhibitors and 25,000 attendees! Now in its 21st season, this is Alaska’s premier, must-see aviation event with over 25,000 attendees, including pilots and aviation enthusiasts. Alaska is the “flyingest” state in the union with more pilots and aircraft per capita than anywhere in the world. Welcome to the largest annual aviation event in Alaska. For more information, visit greatalaskaaviationgathering.org.

In 1919, the U.S. Navy made front-page news when its Curtiss NC-4 completed history’s first trans-Atlantic crossing. The flying boat was one of four built by the Curtiss Aeroplane Company, but only the NC-4 completed the flight. “NC” derived from Navy and Curtiss – the crews affectionately called their flying boats “Nancies.” But there was nothing ladylike about them. They weighed in at a whopping 28,000 pounds each with a wingspan of 126 feet and powered by four 400hp, V-12, Liberty engines. Everyone was surprised when the navy brass asked…