Press Releases

Olney, Texas – Air Tractor has released the schedule for its 2024/25 Aircraft Familiarization Courses. These introductory classes are tailored for aviation maintenance technicians who are new to Air Tractor products, but pilots, owners, and operators may also attend. New courses are scheduled for:  July 15-18, 2024, November 11-14, 2024,...

ALBANY, GEORGIA, February 28, 2024 – Thrush Aircraft LLC, (“Thrush” or “the Company”) an established American aerospace and technology company with a vision to make agricultural and fire-fighting aviation as safe, reliable and efficient as possible, today reported that 2023 was a record year. Management Commentary “Aircraft deliveries increased again...

The FAA has issued an emergency Advisory Directive (AD). They are following the lead of Transport Canada and EASA (Transport Canada Emergency AD CF-2024-05). Pratt and Whitney Canada have also issued a corresponding category 1 service bulletin (A14574). To highlight what this means regarding importance, Pratt & Whitney Canada has...

DATE: February 16, 2024 AD #: 2024-04-51 Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-04-51 is sent to owners and operators of Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Model PT6A-64, PT6A-66, PT6A-66A, PT6A-66B, PT6A-66D, PT6A-67, PT6A-67A, PT6A-67AF, PT6A-67AG, PT6A-67B, PT6A-67D, PT6A-67F, PT6A-67P, PT6A-67R, PT6A-67RM, PT6A-67T, PT6A-68, PT6A-68D, PT6E-67XP, and PT6E-66XT engines. Background This emergency...

Nashua, New Hampshire (Jan. 31, 2024): Rotor hosted guest of honor New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu in the first live flight test of its autonomous helicopters. The company-hosted event, which also included a tour of Rotor’s new Research & Development Center and a naming ceremony for Rotor’s R550X prototype, was attended...

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...

MICHIGAN — In October 2023, a training held in Lansing, Michigan, taught forest health protection managers about the most effective tools to fight the spongy moth, an invasive insect that continues to cause major defoliation across the eastern United States and beyond. Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development staff demonstrate...

With 64 thousand engines delivered over six decades, the PT6 continues to be the engine of choice for the general aviation and helicopter segments, helping make a positive social impact every day. LONGUEUIL, QUEBEC (December 12, 2023) – Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, today celebrated the 60th anniversary of...

Tulare, California – Long-time Air Tractor dealer Valley Air Crafts has acquired Johnston Aircraft Service, both located at Mefford Field Airport (TLR) in Tulare, California. "Valley Air Crafts and Johnston Aircraft Service have served our respective customers right here at Mefford Field. Now that both companies are under the same...