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Embraer Doubles Agriculture Aircraft Sales

Botucatu – SP, October 1st, 2021 – Embraer’s agricultural aviation division ended...

National Ag Aviation Museum Unveils Digital Hall of Fame

The National Ag Aviation Museum, located in Jackson, Mississippi recently unveiled its digital...

NAAA Releases Book of the Century! Online Sales Open.

NAAA has released the book of the century—a century of agricultural aviation, that is. One hundred...

100 Years of Aerial Application – Featured on RTV

Today marks the 100th anniversary of aerial application! Reed Keahey was practically born into the...

Pratt & Whitney Canada Introduces P&WCSMART Subscription Service, Providing PT6A Engine Maintenance and Services with Simple Annual Fee

Pratt & Whitney Canada announced today that it has expanded its portfolio of P&WCSMART...

Air Tractor, Inc. Taps Mathew Ickert As New Director of Production

Company says farewell to Rick Turner OLNEY, Texas — Air Tractor, Inc. President Jim Hirsch...

CD Aviation Services is happy to announce our newest team members!

Jeff Clarke APU Technical Support Manager Jeff is a 59 years old aviation professional...

100th Anniversary of Aerial Application Celebration Scheduled for Aug. 3

We are thrilled to celebrate the official 100th anniversary of aerial application at a special...

Lane Aviation Assumes US Micronair Sales and Service Dealership

Effective June 14, 2021, Lane Aviation, Inc. will assume the Micronair sales and service in the US...

100th AT-502XP flies with Saskatchewan colors

A distinct yellow and green -not blue -Air Tractor is ready to soar above the fields of...

Reabe Aircraft Improvement Receives STC for 7 ½” Reabe Smart Gate

(Green Bay, WI, May 11, 2021) Reabe Aircraft Improvement (RAI) today announced it has received the...

The COVID Effect on Aircraft Tire Supply: Before, Now and Future

By Ken Faire, VP of Sales-Marketing Desser Aerospace We all have had some hard times this past...

L3Harris Technologies and Air Tractor Announce Sky Warden™ ISR Strike Aircraft

MELBOURNE, Fla., May 6, 2021 — L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) and Air Tractor have teamed to...

Spidertracks Launches Insights

Spidertracks is extending their Virtual FDR™ technology with Insights, a visual dashboard that...

Southern Cross Aviation Develops Online Aviation Parts Store

For over 30 years, Southern Cross Aviation (SCA), along with their sister companies have been...

John Stossel Announced as Keynote Speaker for 2021 NAAA Show

The NAAA announced Thursday April 8th, 2021 that John Stossel would be appearing at the NAAA Ag...

Drone Operators Cautioned to Not Disrupt Low-Flying Ag Aircraft During Pandemic

ALEXANDRIA, VA – As the nation enters the upcoming growing season in the midst of the ongoing...

Milestone 4,000th Air Tractor is a Bird of a Different Color

Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch has been checking the numbers and anticipating this day’s...

TracMap Debuts the New TML-A GPS Unit

New unit delivers a tablet-based touch screen experience. TracMap is launching the new TML-A GPS...

Desser Aerospace Launches New Retail and Wholesale Website shop.desser.com

New online store shopping experience showcases redesigned navigation, aircraft to part propriety...

FAA FAST Team to host Webinar on Aerial Application

The FAASTeam is hosting webinar at 6:00 PM on Thursday, March 4, 2021. This webinar will focus on...

SPE Electrostatic Introduces Electrostatic Nozzle Bodies

Take charge with your favorite spray tips, 80- and 40-degree flat fans or disc/core with the power...

Mid-Continent is new distributor for the Aviat Husky

Mid-Continent is proud to announce that we have been chosen by Aviat Aircraft Inc as the newest...

2021 Ag Aviation Expo Location Changed to Savannah

Last week, the NAAA Board of Directors voted to change the location of the 2021 Ag Aviation Expo...

TURBINE CONVERSIONS, Ltd Announces New Solution for Thrush H80 FCU Issues with Approval of STC SA04485CH

Turbine Conversions, Ltd announce the approval of FAA STC SA04485CH. The STC is for the...

LIFT Aviation Partners with Tiger Performance

LIFT Aviation is pleased to announce our official partnership with Tiger Performance! Tiger will...

U.S. Helicopter Safety Team Issues a “Blueprint” for Confronting IIMC and Pilot Spatial Disorientation

WASHINGTON DC – Inadvertent Instrument Meteorological Conditions leading to pilot spatial...

ELLEN CARTER RETIRES AFTER 33 YEARS at ZEE

Ellen Carter has officially retired from The ZEE family of businesses. She became part of the ZEE...

HAI Cancels Heli-Expo 2021

Alexandria, Va. (Jan. 20, 2021) – Responding to an increasing number of voices from across the...

Air Tractor VP Finance retires after 31 years

David Ickert’s legacy is Air Tractor’s world-class financial team. Olney, Texas...

Mike Thompson Elected 2021 Texas AAA President

Mike Thompson was elected 2021 TAAA President at the annual membership meeting held earlier this...

Mid-Continent Insurance Division Now Licensed to Provide Pilot Life and Health Insurance

We are proud to announce that Mid-Continent Insurance Division is expanding its offerings to...

Neal Aircraft Announces New Website

Neal Aircraft is inviting you to explore its new website. After many months of hard work and...

Reabe Aircraft Improvement Launches New 7½” Reabe Smart Gate

Reabe Aircraft Improvement (Reabe AI) announced its launch of the new 7½” Reabe Smart Gate. The...

Reabe Aircraft Improvement Receives STC for Reabe Smart Gate

(Green Bay, WI, October 9, 2020) Reabe Aircraft Improvement (RAI) today announced it has received...

Atlanta Falcons to use drones to clean stadium after games

The Atlanta Falcons’ home, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, is believed to be the first professional...

ASU President Jim Winkel Announces Retirement

(BOISE, Idaho — October 1, 2020 ) Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU) announced today that...

Essential Energy launch mapping app to reduce the “concerning” number of power line strikes

Essential Energy has brought forward the NSW launch of an app showing overhead powerline locations...

Thrush launches online Illustrated Parts Catalog and service publication libraries.

Agreement with ATP provides customers digital support worldwide, including online parts ordering –...

Prather Joins Air Tractor As Chief Financial Officer

Olney, TX – Agricultural aircraft manufacturer Air Tractor, Inc. announced today the appointment...

Tom Russell Returns to Mid-Continent as Director of Maintenance

After a brief hiatus, Tom Russell has returned to Mid-Continent as Director of Maintenance. Tom...

Thrush expands presence in north and sub-Sahara Africa and the Caribbean

Africair appointed as company’s authorized dealer for more than forty countries. Thrush Aircraft...

Robinson Delivers R66 Serial Number 1000

Torrance, CA — On July 29th, Robinson delivered R66 Turbine serial number 1000 to Robinson dealer...

Ag Aviation Golf Tournament Set for October

August 5, 2020 – The much anticipated Ag Aviation Golf Tournament has been scheduled for...

Mid-Continent Aircraft Welcomes Lubos Hrdina as H80 Specialist

Mid-Continent Aircraft Corporation is proud to welcome Lubos Hrdina, formally of GE Aviation, as...

EMT CLASS RESCHEDULE

To Valued TPE331 Operators: We are cancelling the August 3rd-7th 5 Day EMT class due to the rising...

Taranis raises $30M to usher in the future of farming with drones, planes & AI

The Israeli agtech startup, which utilizes drones for its AI-powered crop image analysis system,...

Thrush adds Storm Shield™ impact resistant windshields as standard equipment.

Stronger protection from bird and drone strikes further affirms company’s focus on safety. ...

ASU Selected to provide Fixed-Wing NVG training for FAA Flight Standards Operation Inspectors and Aircraft Certification Pilots

(BOISE, Idaho — July 9, 2020) Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) was awarded the Federal...

VIDEO: Air Tractor donates 1,600 masks to Olney community

Air Tractor in Olney is giving back to the community. They’ve produced and donated more than 1,600 masks to Olney Hamilton Hospital along with schools in the Olney Independent School District.

Abide Ag-Aero Closes After 61 Years

After decades serving ag operators and pilots in the Mississippi Delta, Harold Powers, Jr. will go...

Robinson’s Impact-Resistant Windshields Improve Bird Strike Protection

Torrance, CA — 13 May 2020 Robinson introduces optional impact-resistant windshields for R22, R44,...

TracPlus Announces Movac Invests $5m Funding Expansion and Acquisition

TracPlus has successfully closed a significant funding round with New Zealand’s most experienced...

Thrush Records Strong First Quarter of 2020

Significant growth in both staffing and orders get the year off to a solid start.

FAA Announces No Enforcement on Medical Certificates Expiring During Crisis – Check Insurance Requirements

The FAA announced Monday that it will take no enforcement action against individuals with 1st,...

NAAA Releases Critical Infrastructure Document for Agricultural Flying Operations

COVID-19 Critical Infrastructure Document for Your Operation; NAAA Here to Support You Sourced...

NAAA Working Diligently with Federal and State Governments to Ensure Aerial Application Is Deemed Essential to the Safety and Security of the U.S. Amidst COVID-19 Suspension of Certain Business Activities

NAAA has been in direct communication with officials from the Federal Aviation Administration,...

Mike Rutledge joins Thrush Aircraft

Veteran ag pilot will serve as Director of Sales for North America, while adding increased depth...

FAA Releases Airworthiness Directive for R-44 with Simplex 244 Spray System

The FAA announced a new AD on 3/12/2020 related to the R44 and R44 Raven II with the Simplex model...

NAAA Establishes New Aerial Imaging Membership Category with Focus on Precision Agriculture

ALEXANDRIA, VA – March 16, 2020 – Voting members of the National Agricultural Aviation Association...

NAAA Announces Keynote Speaker for 2020 Ag Aviation Expo

The NAAA announced today that James Bradley would be the keynote speaker during the Kickoff Breakfast at the 2020 Ag Aviation Expo, Dec. 7-10 in Savannah.

LIFT Aviation has been chosen to Develop the Next U.S. Air Force Flight Helmet

With the Air Force beginning to phase out their current and dated flight helmet, LIFT Aviation...

Rojek Takes Position with Covington Aircraft

Letter from Eric Rojek, former Vice-President of Thrush Aircraft. Dear Friends, The recent holiday...

New Zealand’s First Air Tractor 502XP Delivered To Super Air Ltd.

The popular Air Tractor 502XP continues its global reach by taking to the skies above New Zealand,...

Colorado Agricultural Aviation Association Statement Regarding CO Department of Agriculture Final Agency Order

Platteville, CO – The Colorado Agricultural Aviation Association (CAAA) issued a statement Friday...

Thrush Aircraft Establishes $35,000 Bonus Incentive on New Aircraft Purchased Before January 31, 2020

(Albany, Georgia) Thrush Aircraft has announced the return of its popular “Thrush Bucks” program,...

U.S. Helicopter Safety Team Initiatives Aim to Cut Down Fatal Helicopter Accidents

The arrow is pointing in the right direction – downward. Over the past two decades, the U.S. helicopter fatal accident rate has been cut in half, from 1.27 fatal accidents per 100,000 flights to 0.63.

Hartzell Propellers Holds Three Day Summit in Florida

Hartzell Propeller’s global network of Recommended Services Facilities gathered recently in Florida for the company’s biennial three-day conference on propeller safety, quality and training. Recommended Service Facilities are elite propeller overhaul, repair and maintenance firms that meet Hartzell’s stringent standards.

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