Garmin announced it continues to roll out autopilot aircraft approvals at an increasing rate for the GFC 500 and GFC 600 autopilots. Several aircraft such as the Bonanza B36TC, Cessna T210, Cessna 421C and Piper PA-46 are among the latest additions to a growing list of aircraft approvals. Garmin also announced the GI 275 electronic flight instrument can now be interfaced with the GFC 500 autopilot to deliver in-flight performance and added redundancy when multiple GI 275s are installed in an aircraft. Garmin also announced a comprehensive lineup of virtual AirVenture Oshkosh events. From July 20-25, Garmin will host a series of free educational webinars and product demonstrations, and feature unique opportunities that will bring the Garmin exhibit experience direct to its customers. Garmin also announced G500 TXi and G600 TXi flight display enhancements that bring more capability to cockpit upgrades. Cirrus SR20/SR22 aircraft equipped with either legacy Avidyne flight displays or original flight instruments can now upgrade to the G500 TXi to display engine information. Garmin also received EASA certification of the G3X Touch flight display for hundreds of single-engine certificated aircraft. Garmin also announced that new features and enhancements have been added to the Garmin Pilot application on Apple mobile devices.

Duncan Aviation’s service agreement with Securaplane was renewed earlier this year. Duncan Aviation's Engineering and Certification Department completed a full-equipment STC for installation of the Gogo Business Aviation AVANCE L5 in-flight Internet and Wi-Fi system in Cessna Citation 680 aircraft. Two of Duncan's FBO facilities—those in Lincoln, Nebraska, and Provo, Utah—earned the International Safety for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) Stage II accreditation. All of Duncan Aviation's FBO service locations, including Battle Creek, Michigan; Kalamazoo, Michigan; Lincoln, Nebraska; and Provo, Utah, have earned the new National Air Transportation Association’s Safety 1st Clean Standard.

Elliott Aviation expanded its AOG capabilities to include Hawker, King Air, Citation, Embraer Phenom, and Embraer Legacy. The expansion is in response to the continued demand for services on these airframes. Elliott Aviation also announced an amendment to the STC to install the Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics electronic standby MD-302 to now include heading in Garmin G5000 and Honeywell-equipped Citation Excel and XLS aircraft. The STC utilizes the MD32 magnetometer to provide heading input to the MD-302 electronic standby instrument, which comes standard in Elliott Aviation’s Garmin G5000 installations for the Citation Excel and XLS. 

Honeywell received a TSO from the FAA for its IntuVue RDR-7000 Weather Radar System. This both approves the design and authorizes Honeywell to produce radars for deliveries to customers. Honeywell is working to complete STCs for 15 different platforms to install the RDR-7000 on customer aircraft by the end of 2020.

SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. and South Korea-based startup Aero K Airlines Co. announced a partnership that will provide global mobile data coverage to Aero K's fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft for domestic and international flights. SKYTRAC also announced that OWG, a new airline based in Quebec set to focus on tropical destinations, will utilize SKYTRAC's satellite communications technologies to enable numerous capabilities on board its fleet of upgraded Boeing 737-400 aircraft.

Avidyne announced virtual Oshkosh events during EAA Spirit of Aviation Week, July 20-25. In addition to a series of product webinars, Avidyne is partnered with SocialFlightLive.com to host interviews with prominent aviation personalities.

Universal Avionics' immersive Mobile Demonstration Unit is now on the road. The company’s new demonstration platform brings its products directly to customers. Teaming with authorized dealers/integrators and FBOs across the United States, UA is hosting live, on-location demonstrations of its most-innovative avionics solutions in a comfortable, private, and socially distanced setting.

DC Aviation’s maintenance team at Stuttgart Airport successfully completed a 48-month check on a Challenger 605. The comprehensive maintenance work included a full cabin refurbishment using the latest materials and painting work. In addition, an extended upgrade of the Pro Line 21 avionics system was implemented. This includes the installation of ADS-B.

Banyan Air Service welcomed Atlantic Jet Refinishing to the Banyan complex at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. The recently built EPA-compliant downdraft paint facility utilizes the latest in equipment and technology as well as dual-bay features.

Wysong Enterprises has worked on more than 20 aircraft during the COVID-19 pandemic in the last 12 weeks to keep essential law enforcement and air medical aircraft in operation. The work performed on aircraft included large-scale overhauls, completions, routine maintenance and repairs, and inspections.  

Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems appointed Dendall Wood as general manager of its mobile aircraft maintenance division.

Premier Aircraft Service’s Fort Lauderdale site was appointed as a service center facility for maintenance and repair work on Cessna and Beechcraft piston aircraft. Premier Aircraft Sales was selected as the exclusive Diamond Aircraft dealer for territories in the Northeast, Southeast and Central U.S. 

Pentastar Aviation announced the launch of its newly redesigned website that offers access to information on the company’s aviation products and services. The website has comprehensive sections on its private jet charter, aircraft management, advisory services, aircraft maintenance, aircraft avionics, aircraft interiors, fixed base operations (including private jet catering), company news and private aircraft safety protocols.

Astronics Corp. announced contract awards received from Bell Textron Inc. for Astronics to advance its CorePower airframe electrical generation and power distribution systems to support their Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft and Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft programs. These programs are part of the U.S. Army’s Future Vertical Lift initiative to improve vertical lift dominance with next-generation capabilities.

L3Harris Technologies completed the delivery of its 5,000th WESCAM MX-Series imaging system since launching the product line in 1997. The milestone was recently celebrated when a WESCAM MX-20 turret was delivered to the U.S. Navy for deployment on its P-8A maritime patrol aircraft. L3Harris Technologies also was awarded a $380 million IDIQ contract for WESCAM MX-Series Products and Support in support of global U.S. Army surveillance and targeting operations. This contract enables continued upgrades and support for the U.S. Army’s robust installed base of fixed-wing, aerostat and unmanned platforms while supporting expanding foreign military sales requirements.

Western Aircraft, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, is undertaking its second major expansion in six years. The new 93,000-square-foot addition on Western’s existing 18-acre leasehold will more than double its existing MRO operating space. The expansion includes a 53,000-square-foot hangar and 40,000 square feet of back shop/office space. 

Flying Colours Corp. signed a distributor agreement with Savannah, Georgia-based Aviation Clean Air, to act as an installation facility for ACA Needle Point Bi-Polar Ionization Components within the North American region. Flying Colours Corp. also continues to satisfy market demand for 192-month inspections as heavy maintenance checks on a trio of Bombardier Challenger-family aircraft continue at its St. Louis, Missouri. facility.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced promotions within its sales organization. Wayne Oedewaldt has been promoted to regional senior vice president of international sales for Asia-Pacific. Kirsten Krueger has been promoted to regional vice president of sales for California’s central coast, Oedewaldt’s former territory. Gulfstream also appointed Josh Thompson of General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems as the aerospace company’s chief financial officer effective Aug. 3.

ATP Flight School accepted delivery of six new Piper Archer TXs and renewed a 100-aircraft order with Piper Aircraft. ATP operates the largest fleet of 402 flight training aircraft, the majority of which are Pipers.