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All News

July 27, 2017

Continental Invests 40 Million In Upgrading Their Manufacturing Facilities

Recently Acquired Southern Avionics, United Turbine And ECI

Continental is aggressively forging ahead to be the leader in the aircraft engine industry. Their aim this year is to improve their overall customer support, continue with new product development through internal engineering and purchasing target companies to enhance and fill out their product line. Through their acquisition of companies like Southern Avionics, United Turbine and ECI they are well on their way.

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Overhauling And Modifying Engines To Achieve 'Better Than New'

Performance Is A Niche That Blackhawk Has Covered

Sensing a need for a lower cost option BlackHawk has found a niche where they can deliver factory new engines that will provide better performance, delivering a better rate of climb (including single engine climb), higher single engine service ceiling, faster cruise speeds, shorter takeoff distance, shorter enroute climbs, increased hot/high payloads and higher resale.

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Western Michigan University Highlighting College Of Aviation At AirVenture

Offering Virtual Reality Experience To Potential Students, Airshow Attendees

Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation is highlighting its aviation programs being offered in Florida and a virtual reality experience during AirVenture.

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Textron Dressed Up Bonanza At AirVenture

Displays ABS Sport Package And Custom Design On G36

This week at EAA AirVenture 2017, Textron Aviation is showcasing the Beechcraft Bonanza G36 featuring the American Bonanza Society (ABS) Sport Package custom design.

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Eagle Aircrafts Reports Milestones Since Sun 'N Fun Introduction

Availability, Pricing, Options Released At AirVenture

After the introduction of the Viper SD4 in April at Sun 'n Fun, Eagle International Aircrafts reported several milestones at AirVenture this week.

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Trig Avionics Makes Sixth Venture To AirVenture

New Radios, ADS-B Solutions For Small Spaces

Trig Avionics has made the journey from Scotland to AirVenture for the sixth straight year. “The team always look forward to Air Venture" said Jon Roper, Trig’s Marketing Manager. "It is a fantastic event that brings the global aviation community together, it’s a great opportunity for us to meet pilots and share the benefits of our technology.”

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Highlights Of WomenVenture 2017

Women Aviation Enthusiasts Connect, Inspire and Enjoy EAA AirVenture

AirVenture 2017 marks the 10th Anniversary of the WomenVenture, a collaboration between EAA and Women in Aviation, International. Dozens of programs were offered throughout the day, providing women aviation enthusiasts (and supporters) the opportunity to connect with and inspire one another while enjoying one of the worldís greatest aviation events.

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EAA Young Eagles Program To Partner With The Stan Lee Foundation

Encouraging Youth To Explore Aviation, Space

The EAA is teaming with The Stan Lee Foundation, a public charity promoting literacy, education, and the arts throughout the nation, to promote EAA’s Young Eagles program and encourage education and exploration for young people in all areas of aviation and aeronautics.

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AEA Encourages Entrepreneurs With Planned Technology Incubator

Goal Is To Demystify The FAA For Startups Coming Into The Avionics Space

The perception of the FAA as a monolithic entity that can throw up multiple roadblocks in front of innovation and entrepreneurship ... while at least somewhat deserved ... is one that can perhaps be changed through interaction with the agency.

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NAFI’s Institutes Professional Development Program

Will Help Flight Instructors Become Better Teachers AND Business Operators

The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) is creating a Professional Development Program (PDP) to help flight instructors become better instructors and more successful business persons. This benefit both instructors and aviation in general. While in its infancy, it holds great promise. Bob Meder, chairman and Rick Todd, President of NAFI outlined NAFI’s new program here at AirVenture 2017.

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Piper Trainer Sales Increase To Highest Level Since 2003

On Track To Deliver 87 PA-28 Airplanes

Sales of the Piper PA-28 trainers have grown to their highest level in 14 years, the company announced Monday at AirVenture. Piper has been be steadily regaining market position since 2012.  This year Piper is on track to deliver 87 PA-28s – a combination of single engine Archers and single engine, complex trainer, Arrows.  This increase represents a 15% increase in market share over the past 5 years.

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BasicMed Information Rollout Begins

New Regulations Conjure Questions / Confusion

Dr. Brent Blue presented the first forum on the new FAA BasicMed Rule that went public this past May. A Senior AME himself, and perennial Oshkosh professor, Dr. Blue gave a thorough overview of the new regulation, its implementation, and some more nuanced circumstances that arenít fully vetted by FAA yet.

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Substitute For Leaded Fuel Set To Be Released By 2018

Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative Testing Two Top Fuels By Shell And Swift

As the EPA is being pressured from environmental groups to release findings on the harmful nature of leaded fuel, the Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI) group is working hard to find a substitute once Tetra-Ethyl Lead is banned by the FAA.

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