AUDIO PANEL ENABLEMENT AVAILABLE FOR GTR™ 205

The GTR 205 and 205x slimline COMM radios are now optionally available with integrated audio panel capabilities. Each radio includes a four-place intercom, dual-COMM switching and COMM playback.

GI 275 7-CYLINDER SUPPORT

The GI 275 engine indication system now supports select 7-cylinder engines. Eligible aircraft include the Cessna 190 and 195, WACO YMF, Howard DGA-15J and select Beech Model 18 aircraft.

REINVENTING HOW IFR PILOTS FLY APPROACHES

NOT your grandpa’s IFR charts – YouTube

Popular online instructor Chris Palmer (@angleofattack) demonstrates how the introduction of SmartCharts for the Garmin Pilot™ app promises to reinvent how IFR pilots view, understand and fly approaches

GFC™ 600 AUTOPILOT APPROVED FOR CESSNA 421B

Garmins GFC 600 digital autopilot has received FAA approval for installation on select Cessna 421B twin piston aircraft, serial numbers 421B0301 through 421B0970. The STC includes approval for the Smart Rudder Bias capability.

DUAL G5 PRICING EXTENDED

Special pricing on the dual G5 electronic flight instrument kit has been extended through Aug. 29, 2025. Save up to $700 USD, and replace your traditional steam gauges with digital, solid-state instruments featuring bright, sunlight-readable color displays.

Need more information?  Don’t hesitate to call or email our team at Maxcraft.

Maxcraft Avionics is a leader in airplane and helicopter avionic system upgrades, including installation of everything from basic VHF Radios and flight instruments, all the way to sophisticated GPS, TCAS, EFIS, and glass cockpit systems. We have the largest avionics facility in Canada and over 20,000 unique part numbers in our inventory to repair your aircraft or upgrade your cockpit.

MEDIA RELEASE

Maverick Aviation Group Acquires Maxcraft Avionics Ltd., Ensuring Long-Term Continuity and Expanded Capabilities

Edmonton, AB – May 20, 2025 – Maverick Aviation Group Limited (“Maverick”) is proud to announce its acquisition of Maxcraft Avionics Ltd., a leading Canadian provider of avionics installation, repair, and design engineering services, headquartered in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia.

This strategic acquisition strengthens Maverick’s presence in Western Canada and positions the combined group as one of the most capable independent avionics and instrument service providers in North America and globally. For Maxcraft’s customers, the transition ensures continuity in service, leadership, and technical excellence—with added benefits from Maverick’s coast-to-coast service network.

“For more than 35 years, Maxcraft has built its reputation on trust, technical depth, and personalized customer care,” said Trevor Rehberg-Besler, President of Maverick Aviation Group. “We’re committed to preserving everything customers value about Maxcraft—while bringing the added strength of a national platform and long-term investment in people, tools, and infrastructure.”

Daryl Macintosh and Steve Nunn, two long-standing leaders at Maxcraft, will remain with the company and continue to oversee operations and customer service. Their roles ensure that the relationships and service standards customers have come to rely on remain unchanged.

“This acquisition is not a departure from who we are—it’s a continuation,” said Steve Nunn “Partnering with Maverick gives us the ability to take Maxcraft to the next level—adding resources, expanding our capabilities, and ultimately delivering more value to our customers.”

“Our customers count on us for technical depth, compliance knowledge, and execution. That doesn’t change,” added Daryl Macintosh. “We’re excited to continue serving our clients with the same hands-on approach, now backed by greater reach and long-term stability.”

Maxcraft’s B.C.-based facilities include 30,000-square-feet of hangar space, staffed by 45 team members—the majority of which are certified licensed technicians, engineers, and AME’s. The company services both rotary and fixed-wing aircraft and is well-known for delivering complex cockpit upgrades, customized installations, responsive field support, and specialized engineering solutions.

About Maverick Aviation Group Limited
Maverick is a Canadian-owned aviation services group focused on avionics, instrumentation, and non-destructive testing. Through its subsidiaries—Bristow Instruments Ltd., Vision Inspection Services Canada Inc., and now Maxcraft Avionics Ltd.—Maverick supports private, commercial, and military aircraft operators with world-class expertise and reliability. Maverick can be found on the web at www.maverickaviationgroup.ca

About Maxcraft Avionics Ltd.
Maxcraft specializes in avionics design, installation, and maintenance. Its in-house Design Approval Organization (DAO). is among the most professional in Canada and holds an extensive catalogue of exclusive STCs. Maxcraft’s client base includes operators for all types of aircraft including private, commercial, business, charter, corporate, airline, police, military, and air ambulance. As an AMO, its state-of-the-art shop facilities provide full-service support to the private and commercial fixed wing market as well as the helicopter sector. Maxcraft Avionics can be found on the web at www.maxcraft.ca or reached at 604-465-3080.

Customer Inquiries:

Maxcraft Avionics Ltd.
steve@maxcraft.ca | 604-465-3080
www.maxcraft.ca

Media Contact:

Trevor Rehberg-Besler President, Maverick Aviation Group Limited
trevor@bristow.ca | 780-416-5500
www.maverickaviationgroup.ca

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FOR RELEASE THE WEEK OF MAY 19, 2025

Maxcraft Avionics is a leader in airplane and helicopter avionic system upgrades, including installation of everything from basic VHF Radios and flight instruments, all the way to sophisticated GPS, TCAS, EFIS, and glass cockpit systems. We have the largest avionics facility in Canada and over 20,000 unique part numbers in our inventory to repair your aircraft or upgrade your cockpit.

Maxcraft is happy to share another rebate from Garmin this spring.

For a limited time from March 4, 2025 until June 27, 2025 you can receive rebates with potential maximum of $4000 USD per aircraft.

Purchase a new GDL 60 datalink with PlaneSync, then rebates can be earned by purchasing additional products included in the table below:

Remember this offer is only valid until June 27, 2025!

Call us or visit our team at Maxcraft Avionics for more detail! Rebate form here

Maxcraft Avionics is a leader in airplane and helicopter avionic system upgrades, including installation of everything from basic VHF Radios and flight instruments, all the way to sophisticated GPS, TCAS, EFIS, and glass cockpit systems. We have the largest avionics facility in Canada and over 20,000 unique part numbers in our inventory to repair your aircraft or upgrade your cockpit.