Press Releases

Valley Air Crafts is the exclusive authorized Air Tractor Dealer for California. Mike Schoenau and his team of highly qualified aircraft mechanics have been providing aircraft maintenance, parts, and service to aerial applicators since 1984. As an experienced mechanic and pilot, it is common practice for Mike to jump into...

After 11 years of offering quality propeller governors to the aviation community worldwide, Redline Aviation has expanded its capabilities with the purchase of one of the largest propeller overhaul facilities, equipment, and tooling as well as the hiring of highly experienced personnel. Redline Propeller received certification on April 14, 2016....

Air Tractor’s newest addition to its product line, the 502XP, will soon take off on a journey across America. Dubbed “The 502XP American Expedition” the aircraft and team from Air Tractor and Pratt & Whitney Canada will visit all seven Air Tractor dealer regions in the United States, along with...

Tour stops planned for multiple cities – beginning with EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh (Albany, GA) –Thrush aircraft is dedicating considerable resources and effort to a new marketing campaign designed to build awareness among an international audience regarding the benefits of agricultural aviation. The new campaign is named "Ag Aviation -...

At Auger Dan we try to meet the needs of aerial applications in the dry material loading equipment. Over time, equipment has needed to evolve to meet loading requirements. These improvements led to scales, clear and adjustable height sock, anti-dribble valve (to stop spillage in sensitive loading areas), extensive truck...

Lane Aviation, Inc. recently hosted local high school students that were exploring career paths within their community. Lane Aviation’s Logan Lane led the presentation that included tours and live demonstrations of the Air Tractor 502XP. “Throughout the whole presentation, I had a 502XP and -34AG engine in front of them...

Hardy Aviation Insurance is pleased to announce a broader selection of services in property and casualty to include life insurance and expanded work comp/ employers liability capabilities. To facilitate this new line of business we have hired Kim Manring, a specialist in these areas, adding personal lines, to include homes...

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced the recipients of the 2016 Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMT) Employer Recognition Awards. CD Aviation Services, a leading provider in small turbine engine maintenance, service and support, announced they have received the 2016 AMT Employer Recognition award from the National Air Transpiration Association for...

OLNEY, TX — Air Tractor, Inc. is proud to announce its expansion into the field of unmanned aerial systems. The recent acquisition of Hangar 78 UAV, and its flagship aircraft, the Yield Defender unmanned aerial system (UAS) will create the foundation of Air Tractor’s development and visionary integration of unmanned...

Bushfires are a blight on Australia’s rural communities and are now increasingly threatening city limits, Sydney being recently headlined when in 2013 New South Wales experienced a series of bushfires which swept through an area of 290,000 acres, destroyed 248 buildings and cost A$94 million.South Australia is no stranger to...