“Based on thousands of ground test and flight hours, these electric propulsion units have been optimized for real-world commercial aviation applications to further accelerate the path to certification for electric aircraft and bring the future of electric aviation closer to reality,” company officials said in a prepared release.
Products
Garmin updates GI 275 electronic flight instrument
Garmin’s updates to its GI 275 electronic flight instrument, including transponder control, simpler GPSS mode switching, and more, have been granted FAA STC approval.
New features added to S-TEC 3100
The new Version 1.4 update includes both software and hardware changes to the S-TEC 3100.
BlueMAX portable MFD updated
BlueMax is a Bluetooth adapter that enables wireless streaming of aircraft data, such as engine, systems and navigation data, to a portable device. When paired with the free BlueMAX mobile app (available for iOS and Android), the pilot’s mobile device becomes a portable multifunction display and data recorder.
Garmin autopilot approved for Comanches
Garmin continues to add additional aircraft models to the STC list for the GFC 500 autopilots. This time it’s the Piper Comanche.
Tail Slide now available in Brazil, Europe
The validations allow the Cessna Tail Slide to be immediately installed on every Brazilian- and EASA-registered Cessna 172, 172RG, 175, T-41, Hawk XP, 182, 205, 206, 207, and 210.
Searching aircraft records just got a little easier
Built specifically for business and general aviation aircraft owners and operators, Bluetail allows aircraft owners to store, search and share data, including logbooks, manuals, maintenance documents, and more.
Infinite Flight updated with 3D buildings and clouds
In what company officials are calling “one of its most ambitious updates ever,” Infinite Flight has released version 21.1 with 3D buildings and clouds.
Limited edition cigar set will fund Old Glory repairs
The World War II North American B-25 Mitchell bomber “Old Glory” was damaged during a forced landing in a field near Stockton, California, in September 2020.