International

Bruce Peterson has been involved with agriculture in many ways, from stock man, to pilot, to plane parts manufacturer. Currently, he is the Managing Director of Aerospread and also the Chair of the New Zealand Ag Aviation Association. Despite his early departure from conventional education, Peterson's narrative demonstrates the potency of ambition. "You...

by Ernesto Franzen Finding an operator with more varied experience than Rolemberg Jesus Vidotti is difficult. Born to a family with an aviation background - a brother, two uncles, and some cousins were pilots - in his youth, Rolemberg considered an engineering degree because of his other passion, racing cars. But...

2023 was the most eventful year in the company's history. Zanoni Equipamentos, a Brazilian manufacturer of aerial application dispersal technologies, made a global impact in the agricultural aviation industry by introducing new products and making significant investments in its industrial plant. A Global Brand in the Agricultural Aviation Industry  Zanoni...

When I got involved in the ag aviation business in the early 80s, first as a mixer/loader and then as a pilot, I remember one ‘old-timer’ who had taken down two powerlines in the first week of a new season. He said it was “all part of the game, and...

Owning an aircraft is an investment that requires proper care and maintenance to retain its value and slow the process of corrosion. Our paint can be subjected to various hazards like UV rays, chemical contaminants, scratches, and defects. We will dive into different types of protection and how you can...

One of the PT6 maintenance items you always hear about is the hot section inspection. The hot section inspection is a mid-TBO inspection where we split the engine. At the same time, hot section inspection time requirements may differ by engine model because TBO on engine models may vary. Performance...

Covington Aircraft Engines has officially opened the doors of its second overseas Service Center. Located in the southwest of England near Wimborne, Dorset, Covington Aircraft EU Limited is certified by the United Kingdom’s Civil Aviation Authority as a Part 145 organization and will provide customers in the United Kingdom, Middle...

Introducing the 750XL FALCO-MK2, the latest offering from NZAero, poised to revolutionize agricultural aviation. With its New Zealand roots growing from 08-600 Cresco, this aircraft evolved into the PAC750 utility aircraft and now, with the upgraded engine and performance, into the 750XL FALCO-MK2. The 750XL FALCO-MK2 introduces cutting-edge features, setting...

The only monotonous thing about the aviation industry is the constant change.   This quote from aviation pioneer and Delta Air Lines founder Collett Everman "C.E." Woolman reflected his working philosophy of creativity in concert with precise design guidelines. He collaborated with B.R. Coad, a government entomologist, in developing the...

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday vetoed key parts of a controversial law that is set to loosen the rules around the use of pesticides in the country. Brazil, an agricultural giant, is the world's biggest consumer of pesticides, many of which are classified as highly hazardous. The...