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Bonanza J35 and a Bonanza M35 nose to tail in Maxcraft hangar

In the hangar this week: not one, not two but three V-tail Bonanzas. These are  fairly uncommon planes to begin with, so  finding three in one hangar at the same time is a rare occurrence. The Beechcraft Bonanza is an … Continue reading

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David Clark announces the new DC One-X headset

The David Clark DC ONE-X ANR Headset features a great combination of comfort, technology and durability.  Offering hybrid electronic noise cancellation, blue tooth wireless technology, fail-safe operation, digital signal processing technology, audio mute, stereo/mono selection, and a five year warranty, … Continue reading

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2016 Aircraft Electronics Association Convention and Tradeshow

The 59th Annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show happened in Orlando, Florida this past week. Last week Steve and Michael returned from the Aircraft Electronics association Convention and Tradeshow in Orlando Florida. This four day event is the largest … Continue reading

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Update on the Solar Impluse

In honor of Earth Day/Week, bringing solar power to life. How to reduce the impact on Planet Earth?  Use the sun.  Follow the Solar Impulse, the First Round-The-World Solar Flight, powered only by the sun, with no fuel or polluting … Continue reading

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Lightspeed Spring Sale

Only until May 8th, 2016! Lightspeed is having two amazing Spring Promotions!! 1. Gift with purchase – buy any new Lightspeed headset at full price and get a free 16,800 mAh multi- function, portable power bank and jump-starter.  This is a … Continue reading

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Phoenix Heli Flight, Inc. to Equip Entire Helicopter Fleet with Jupiter Avionics JA94-001 Dual Audio Controller

Vancouver, BC, March 2016 – (via Louisville, Kentucky, March 2, 2016) Dallas Avionics, Jupiter Avionics and Maxcraft Avionics, Ltd., announced today from the Helicopter Association International (HAI) annual HELI EXPO convention that Phoenix Heli-Flight, Inc., (Phoenix) has chosen to equip … Continue reading

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Garmin announces new Aera 660!

With feature-rich navigation, stunning display and streamlined database updating We’re very excited to announce the coming availability of Garmin’s new Aera 660 handheld GPS.  In comparison to Garmin’s previous Aera 796, the Aera 660 will be   more affordable, feature current-generation technology, and … Continue reading

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Maxcraft Avionics Receives FAA  STC for installation of the SkyWatch HP SKY899 TCAS-I  in the Beech 200/B200 and 300/B300 KingAir Series

Vancouver, BC, January 2016 – Maxcraft Avionics Ltd announced that they have received  FAA Validation of their Transport Canada STC SH15-43 (FAA STC SA03641NY) for installation of the SKY899 TCAS-1 System or upgrade of existing SKY497 Skywatch TAS to SKY899 … Continue reading

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Maxcraft Avionics Receives FAA STC for Garmin GNS or GTN Series Navigator in the Sikorsky S76A/C series of rotorcraft

Vancouver, BC, November, 2015 – Maxcraft Avionics Ltd announced today that they have received  FAA Validation of their Transport Canada STC SH04-41 (FAA STC SR03573NY) for installation of the Garmin GNS or GTN Series Navigators in the Sikorsky S76A/C series … Continue reading

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L-3 wins the Editors’ Choice Award

FLYING Magazine awarded L-3 Communications the Editors’ Choice Award for the Lynx multi link surveillance system. Maxcraft Avionics has been a enormous supporter of the L-3 Lynx.  Maxcraft installed the first in Canada, and has installed many since. Maxcraft Avionics is a … Continue reading

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