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Cool City Avionics

Elliott Aviation

COOL CITY AVIONICS announced it has been

ELLIOTT AVIATION celebrated the delivery of a refurbished

awarded a parts manufacturer approval by the FAA
for its SAS-100 stability augmentation system. This is
the company’s first PMA approval, which permits it to
manufacture and market its SAS-100.
The PMA was awarded after an intensive audit of
CCA’s quality management system that was focused
on how the company designs and manufactures its
products.
“The granting of this PMA approval is an important
step in the expansion of our business,” said JIM
IRWIN, president and CEO of Cool City Avionics. “We
are proud of having achieved this milestone.”
CCA has already received the FAA TSO for its SAS100 stability augmentation system, as well as the STC
for its installation in Robinson R44 helicopters. The
company expected to receive the TSO for its FT-100
force trim system in June, along with the STC for its
installation in the R44. The company is in the final
stages of FAA certification for four of its automatic flight
guidance control systems for helicopters.
For more information, contact Cool City Avionics at
940-327-8400 or visit www.coolcityavionics.com. q

Falcon 900, the largest aircraft completed to date at its Moline,
Ill., facility. The refurbishment included new paint, interior and
avionics upgrades.
During the refurbishment process, Elliott Aviation completed
a full paint job, replaced and upgraded the window lines and
window shades to ATG shades, carpet, woodwork, 24 karat
gold inlays, granite countertops, aft lavatory sink and aft divan.
A Rockwell Collins Venue cabin entertainment and management
system was added along with monitors and additional speakers.
The aircraft also had a floor plan change to add a divan in the
aft cabin area.
“We are continuing to move upmarket on aircraft by increasing
the size and types of aircraft we see,” said JOE DAUGHERTY,
Elliott Aviation paint and interior sales director. “This Falcon
900 project really shows off several different departments and
highlights the level of talent and craftsmanship throughout our
headquarters in Moline.”
In addition to a large maintenance facility, Elliott Aviation’s
headquarters includes a down draft paint facility, avionics support
and a full interior shop.
For more information, contact Elliott Aviation at 309-799-3183
or visit www.elliottaviation.com. q

Jupiter Avionics Corp.
JUPITER AVIONICS CORP. announced the

appointment of BRYAN HART as the company’s
sales and marketing director. Hart will be
responsible for monitoring and driving JAC’s
global sales efforts. He also will be attending
trade shows, handling advertising/promotions,
forecasting product needs and working with our
valued customers to promote the Jupiter brand.
Hart brings more than 13 years of experience
in the avionics industry as an accomplished sales
professional with proven success in territory

Bryan Hart

management, strategic planning and business
development. As the director of sales for Artex
and Kannad, Hart was responsible for several
product launches, contract negotiations and
integration into specific manufacturer aircraft
programs. In addition to improving market share
with customer specific programs, he set up
and managed a network of global dealer and
distributor accounts.
For more information, contact Jupiter Avionics at
778-478-2232 or visit www.jupiteravionics.com. q

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