Press Releases

OLNEY & WACO, Texas—Air Tractor and L3 Technologies (NYSE:LLL) announced today that their AT-802L Longsword ™ ISR and light-attack system now supports compatibility with BAE Systems’ multi-function signals intelligence and electronic warfare sensor family of systems, presently referred to as “COBRA.” The AT-802L Longsword is a collaboration between L3 Technologies...

Goizper and Micron are delighted to announce an alliance between these two groups of companies with over 120 years’ experience in the development of spraying equipment. Goizper Group is a specialist in hand-held and pressure sprayers (offering the well-known Matabi, Osatu, Inter and IK brands). Micron Group has specialized in...

BOISE, Idaho July 2, 2018 – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 2018 Pacific Northwest Region Small Business Exporter of the Year is Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. in Boise, Idaho. Founded in 1995, Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU) is a trusted provider of integrated Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) that...

DNR has responded to 470 wildfires so far in 2018 OLYMPIA – With the arrival of summer temperatures and the Fourth of July holiday, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging people to be cautious of rising fire danger. Those celebrating should be especially careful with fireworks...

TURBINE CONVERSIONS, Ltd announces the addition of GE H Series Turboprop Engines to STC #SA00902CH for Thrush turbine conversions. In 1998 Turbine Conversions, Ltd received STC #SA00902CH that approved the installation of Walters M601D-11 and M601E-11 turboprop on all series Thrush Aircraft. Over the past 20 years this TCL turbine...

CYPRESS, Calif., June 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, has received an exemption from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to begin using its FAZER remotely piloted helicopter for select commercial agricultural spraying operations. The FAZER is Yamaha’s latest helicopter to receive FAA approval in the U.S., following the RMAX model,...

OLNEY, TX — Air Tractor aircraft parts manuals are now being updated every six months—each January and July. The manuals, available online as Acrobat PDF files, can be accessed in the Owner Portal of airtractor.com, reports Jeff Dobbs, Air Tractor’s Customer Service Manager. “We’re always looking for ways to improve...

OLNEY, TEXAS — Air Tractor, Inc. President Jim Hirsch announced today the addition of a new Air Tractor® dealership for Canada. Portage Aircraft Specialties, located in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, will serve agricultural aerial applicators across Canada as the authorized dealer for Air Tractor aircraft sales, repairs, maintenance and parts. “We are excited...

South Saint Paul, Minnesota, June 13, 2018 – The Wipaire, Inc.® sales team has been further expanded and enhanced with the addition of Tom Carlson as the services and components sales manager. Tom brings a unique blend of experience from entrepreneurial ventures to Fortune 500 corporations, including two masters’ degrees...

Carrollton, TX (June 7, 2018)… Prime Turbines LLC, a subsidiary of VSE Aviation, Inc. (VAI) has signed a contract with El Colono of Costa Rica for the overhaul of eight PT6A-34AG turboprop engines. El Colono operates 21 aerial application aircraft across Central America specializing in the spraying of banana crops....