Bell Helicopter and Garmin are to collaborate on the development of Bell’s vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) air taxi. Bell will lead the design, development … Read more
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Garmin launches new series of avionics webinars
Just bought a Garmin product, or thinking about doing so, and like to know more about its capabilities and ways of making the most of … Read more
Garmin reveals Oshkosh product updates
Garmin is planning to launch a wide array of new products and updates at this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, which opens on 23 July. The … Read more
First flight of Diamond’s GE-powered DART-550
Diamond Aircraft has flown a new variant of its military trainer DART series. The DART-550 is equipped with a General Electric GE H75-100 turboprop engine, … Read more
Garmin updates Pilot app with airspace alerts and more
Garmin has updated its Pilot navigation app for iOS devices, ie Apple iPhone and iPad. Version 9.3 adds airspace alerting, icing in the flight profile … Read more
Aviat’s updated Husky has a litter of new tricks
Aviat Aircraft has updated its A1-C Husky backcountry aircraft with more than a dozen changes including landing main gear, avionics and a new trim system. … Read more
Garmin receives autopilot STC for Beech and Cessna twins
Garmin has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) to install the GFC 600 autopilot in Beech Baron 58/58A and Cessna 340/340A light twins. The GFC … Read more
Garmin GFC 500 & G5$6,995 / $2,195
Garmin has announced FAA certification of its GFC 500 autopilot for most Cessna 172 and 182 models, including the Reims-built F172 and F182. This is … Read more
Garmin announces portable ADS-B device
Garmin has announced the GDL 50, a portable device capable of receiving Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) traffic and weather, GPS and aircraft attitude information for … Read more
Robinson sees upturn in helicopter sales
Californian helicopter manufacturer Robinson Helicopter Company saw a healthy upturn in sales in 2017 with deliveries of 305 helicopters. The Raven R44 piston-engined four-seater was … Read more