July 27, 2009—Yingling Aviation, Inc. has been selected as a new Authorized Service Center for Lycoming Engines, a division of Textron, Inc., headquartered in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The designation indicates that Yingling is approved to sell, install and provide regular and warranty services on Lycoming’s complete line of reciprocating engines, including the company’s two most recently announced powerplants, the IE2, which features electronic controls, and the IO-233 LSA, designed specifically for light sport aircraft applications.

“By identifying and working with shops that meet or exceed our standards prior to the actual launch of these two new products, we are building a quality customer support network of dependable, honest, competent and professional service providers that will be known for its technical capability and the highest standards in the industry,” said Mike Everhart, Lycoming’s Director, Distribution Management & Customer Service. “Yingling has demonstrated that it provides responsive, courteous attention, accurate information, and competitive pricing to its customers and we look forward to working with them throughout the entire purchase, delivery, installation, and flight testing process to ensure that our customers receive Lycoming-approved attention. That dedication will continue with after-the sale information, service support and warranty assistance, too,” he noted.

Lycoming is headed to the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin with a full payload of products, including the iE2 and IO-233-LSA. The IO-233-LSA display drew rave reviews in Europe at Aero Friedrichshafen 2009. A near constant stream of visitors showed great interest in the engine’s mogas capabilities and advanced technology. Lycoming will also host an additional program on alternative fuels at EAA Airventure 2009.

About Lycoming
Lycoming Engines specializes in Engineering, Manufacture, Service and Support of piston aircraft engines. Headquartered in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Lycoming piston engines power more than half of the world's general aviation fleet - both rotary-wing and fixed-wing. Lycoming Engines is a division of Avco Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Textron Inc. More information is available at www.lycoming.com.

About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems. More information is available at www.textron.com.

Wichita, KS—February 15, 2008—On September 1, 2007 Cessna implemented a new Continuous Inspection Program affecting the 425 Conquest I fleet. This revised maintenance program incorporates a series of Supplemental Inspection Documents (SID) into the Phase Inspection program.

Yingling Aviation has taken the lead in working with Cessna to support the owners and operators with a comprehensive plan for compliance with the new inspection program. Having your 425 maintained with Yingling Aviation combines the experience and expertise of the oldest Authorized Cessna Propjet Service Center with Cessna on-site field support and local factory vendors.

Many of the new SID inspections require capabilities and effective manpower beyond that of many other shops. With a December 1, 2008 deadline mandatory for all operators whether operating under FAR Part 91 or Part 135, Yingling Aviation along with Cessna is absolutely prepared to efficiently handle all aspects of these new inspections to minimize downtime and get you back in the air faster.

The basis of these inspections are progressive inspection of the aircraft as it advances in age and time in service. As an owner and operator of 425-0159, we are one of a long list of fans of the 425. The Conquest I continues to provide value in performance and cost of operation unmatched in many ways even today by the latest jet designs. Ageing aircraft concerns will eventually affect all aircraft no matter what model or manufacturer.

Yingling Aviation provides the most comprehensive support for the Cessna 425. Our Airframe, Avionics, Interior and Parts Departments with over 80 employees are dedicated to Cessna aircraft support. Our full compliment of services, top-notch technicians, fair pricing,
conscientious approach to customer service and beautiful facilities are earning the repeat
business of ever increasing numbers of Cessna operators.

Yingling Aviation is proud to provide the Cessna factory continuing support of the Cessna
legacy aircraft as the primary provider to Cessna Engineering with cooperative installation support for factory developed Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives.

When it comes to Cessna aircraft support, Yingling Aviation is in a league of its own. Call today and find out why so many Cessna 425 operators trust the maintenance and modifications of their aircraft to Yingling Aviation.

Wichita, KS—January 17, 2008—Yingling Aviation isn’t wasting any time preparing for the Cessna Model 162 SkyCatcher.  With yesterday’s announcement that it will be one of three domestic reassembly sites for Cessna’s new light sport aircraft, Yingling revealed that it will be ready when the first airplanes produced in Shenyang, China arrive in the U.S.  The firm is currently expanding its facilities at Wichita’s Mid-Continent Airport, and making some modifications that are designed specifically for the SkyCatcher.  First flight of the prototype Model 162 is set for the first half of 2008 and deliveries are expected to begin in 2009.  Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, plans to produce up to 700 a year at full-rate production. 

“We’re extremely pleased to be selected to reassemble, conduct acceptance test flights, and deliver the aircraft to Cessna’s Sales Team Authorized Representatives (CSTARs),” said Lynn Nichols, chief executive officer for Yingling, which has a long history of collaboration with Cessna, having been selected as its very first dealer in 1946.  “In advance of this announcement we made sure that our current facility expansion included key elements that will accommodate the SkyCatcher,” he explained.  “For instance, the shipping/receiving area is being expanded, plus we’re installing a 23’ by 9’ hydraulic floor lift that will assist in offloading the aircraft from the shipping containers in which they arrive.”

Nichols also offered information on Yingling’s designated reassembly area, which will incorporate large windows along the length of the line, and be completely open to public view.  It is being enhanced to provide any visitor a visual, yet secure self-guided tour of the SkyCatcher reassembly process. 
To assist Cessna customers who wish to check on the progress of their SkyCatchers, Yingling will also install web cameras and issue individualized passwords that will allow them to monitor their airplanes’ progress, 24/7, while it’s being reassembled.  “In addition,” Nichols commented, “when Cessna reaches full production of the 162, we realize that the number of aircraft we will be reassembling will obligate us to further expand our facilities in the future.  We are taking our partnership on the SkyCatcher reassembly process very seriously.  This new plane will open many doors for current and future aviation enthusiasts, thus providing new fuel for the growth of the general aviation industry,” he added.

Wichita, KS—December 10, 2007—On June 1, 2007 Cessna implemented a new Continuous Inspection Program affecting the 441 Conquest II fleet. This revised maintenance program incorporates a series of Supplemental Inspection Documents (SID) into the Phase Inspection program. 

Yingling Aviation has taken the lead in working with Cessna to support the owners and operators with a comprehensive plan for compliance with the new inspection program. Having your 441 maintained with Yingling Aviation combines the experience and expertise of the oldest Authorized Cessna Propjet Service Center with Cessna on-site field support and local factory vendors.

Many of the new SID inspections require capabilities and effective manpower beyond that of many other shops. With a September 1, 2008 deadline mandatory for all operators whether operating under FAR Part 91 or Part 135, Yingling Aviation along with Cessna is absolutely prepared to efficiently handle all aspects of these new inspections to minimize downtime and get you back in the air faster.

The basis of these inspections are progressive inspection of the aircraft as it advances in age and time in service. As an owner and operator of 441-0074, we are one of a long list of fans of the 441. The Conquest II continues to provide value in performance and cost of operation unmatched in many ways even today by the latest jet designs. Ageing aircraft concerns will eventually affect all aircraft no matter what model or manufacturer.

Yingling Aviation provides the most comprehensive support for the Cessna 441. Our Airframe, Avionics, Interior and Parts Departments with over 80 employees are dedicated to Cessna aircraft support. Our full compliment of services, top-notch technicians, fair pricing,
conscientious approach to customer service and beautiful facilities are earning the repeat
business of ever increasing numbers of Cessna operators. 

Yingling Aviation is proud to provide the Cessna factory continuing support of the Cessna
legacy aircraft as the primary provider to Cessna Engineering with cooperative installation support for factory developed Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives.

When it comes to Cessna aircraft support, Yingling Aviation is in a league of its own. Call today and find out why so many Cessna 441 operators trust the maintenance and modifications of their aircraft to Yingling Aviation.

Contact us for any questions on the maintenance or modification of your
Cessna Conquest. For more information on our services please Jerry Pickett or Bob Gallop at 800-835-0083 or, 316-943-3246.

Wichita, KS—January 23, 2007—Citing recent reports that some aircraft maintenance and repair facilities were turning away aircraft older than 18 years of age because of insurance and liability concerns, Yingling Aviation, the longtime Cessna affiliate at Wichita’s Mid-Continent Airport, responded by stating emphatically that “we welcome customers who are flying older models because we believe we can provide them with what is arguably the best service available.  We have established maintenance procedures, tooling and expertise working on Cessna single and twin engine aircraft, and located across from the factory, so if we run into an anomaly, Cessna’s product support is minutes away,” noted Lynn Nichols, president of Yingling.

Nichols was responding to articles published in aviation media which noted that some maintenance facilities were turning away work on airplanes whose age placed them beyond the statute of repose limits established in the General Aviation Revitalization Act (GARA) of 1994.  The facilities based their refusal on concerns that the focus of litigation in the case of an accident involving an older aircraft could shift to the maintenance shop.  “I would not argue that plaintiff attorneys have and will migrate their lawsuits towards aircraft maintenance and avionics facilities when they have a legacy aircraft incident that falls outside the 18 year window GARA represents.  By virtue of GARA, navigating a lawsuit towards OEMs has become more difficult after the first 18 years of an aircraft’s service life.  That is a good reason why all maintenance facilities should have properly trained personnel, impeccable inspection procedures, and a quality assurance program that ensures any discrepancies have been accurately addressed.  We’ve built an extremely strong reputation on our ability to support older aircraft.  In fact, more than 90 percent of our business is currently providing comprehensive support to Cessna legacy aircraft, including 500-650 series Citations, Conquests Is and IIs, and Cessna single and piston twins,” Nichols said.

 “Yingling is the primary partner of Cessna ‘Proof Kits’ to the Cessna factory for legacy and current production models,” Nichols continued.  “We work with the manufacturer directly to support developing applicable Service Bulletins and repair schemes for Cessna aircraft young and old, whenever the need arises.  An obvious example would be the Spar Strap kit Cessna developed and continue to offer for operators of Cessna 400 series twins and Conquest turboprops.  Our maintenance team assisted Cessna’s engineers on what was needed to install, such as time study, methodology and procedures.  That’s a program that is directed specifically to older airplanes which may have developed fatigue cracks over a period of extended service.  It’s the kind of service we’re proud to provide.  From my chair, Cessna Aircraft Company takes a serious and pro-active approach in supporting legacy aircraft.  And, we take great pride in helping operators of legacy aircraft extend the life and usefulness of their airplanes,” he explained.

Wichita, KS—January 11, 2007—Yingling Aviation of Wichita, Kansas, the world’s largest Cessna Aircraft parts supplier, has expanded its spare parts services by launching CessnaDirect.com, an on-line parts ordering capability.  It can be easily accessed on the Internet or by going to Yingling’s website, selecting the PARTS tab and clicking on Purchase Parts. 

The new service provides customers with the ability to make inquiries, check availability, order parts and  pay for them on a 24-hour-a-day, 7-days per week, 365 days per year basis.  “With the high volume of orders and inquiries we receive, this new on-line parts service will enhance our ability to respond expediently to inquiries and process orders in a timely way,” noted Lynn Nichols, Yingling’s president.  “It will also make our entire parts operation more efficient by providing customers with live, up-to-date information on the status of orders and parts inventories.  CessnaDirect.com receives daily reports on parts availability from the factory, as well,” he added.

“Adding this capability means that the fastest Cessna parts supplier in the world just got faster,” added Bobby Thompson, Yingling’s Parts Manager.  “It will allow us to process more orders, more quickly.  It’s already proving to be especially helpful in responding to international customers.”

Yingling previously provided parts information and an e-mail address or telephone contact number.  Customers could utilize them to make inquiries about parts and wait for an e-mail response.  Payment on-line was not available.  “Now, in less time than it used to take a customer to initiate an inquiry, he can check on the availability of a part, order and pay for it and we can process it and send it on its way,” Thompson concluded.

Wichita, KS—December 18, 2006—Yingling Aviation has introduced a Joint Ownership Program which offers partnerships on refurbished and updated Cessna twin turbine aircraft capable of carrying 8-10 passengers.   “By creating joint ownership arrangements for the purchase of two Cessna turboprops--a Model 441 Conquest II and a Model 425 Conquest I --we are able to offer the buyers the benefits of aircraft ownership without any of the drawbacks that go with buying a fractional share,” noted Lynn Nichols, Yingling’s president.   He added that, “Since they are recognized as owners by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and their names appear on the aircraft registration, the partners share jointly in the tax advantages and spread the operating costs equally.  We’ve structured our program to provide them with significant additional savings over typical fractional ownership, too, because we don’t charge a monthly management fee or add any markup on fixed costs, such as hangar rental or maintenance.  On the other hand, we do provide breaks on such things as fuel costs and insurance rates.  Our aim is to leverage all aspects of the program to benefit the partners.   

“This joint ownership approach has already proven to be very popular among clients from small to medium-size businesses, especially in the health care industry.  We currently have four doctors who are participating and a number of additional prospects who have expressed interest.  This concept is particularly well-suited to physicians who provide care to rural communities or those with remote business ventures.    It provides an affordable, practical and versatile means of meeting their unique travel requirements,” he added.

Yingling launched the program after securing initial partners for the first two airplanes.  The Conquest II, on which Yingling remains a major partner, is also used by the firm in its Part 135 charter operation.  It was originally acquired a year ago and completely refurbished.  The Conquest I, which is currently owned jointly by Yingling and a building contractor, underwent an identical interior and exterior refurbishment, as well, and re-entered service earlier this month.  Both aircraft offer updated three-way seats, new carpeting and headliner treatments, a state-of-the-art entertainment package with DVD and audio CD capabilities,  and forward and aft bulkhead-mounted 10” video screens with wireless headsets.  The Conquest II can seat up to 11 passengers and cruise at speeds up to 295 knots.  The Conquest I offers space for up to eight occupants and a top speed of 263 knots.

“Both of these airplanes are ideal for this type of program,” Nichols pointed out.  “They provide the flexibility, cabin amenities and the kind of range and performance that the partners desire—and without the hassle or inconvenience associated with traveling on the airlines.  We have also gone to great lengths to ensure that the owners we’ve put together have similar, compatible travel needs so that aircraft availability and the expense and concerns associated with ‘dead-head’ positioning legs—where no passengers are on board—can be minimized or eliminated altogether,” he added.

Yingling has assigned dedicated flight crews to each aircraft to ensure that the aircraft are properly maintained and the owners’ travel needs are met.  “To facilitate trip planning, we have established an electronic flight scheduling capability,” Nichols continued.  He went on to say that “owners receive a discreet password that allows them to connect via the internet to a flight calendar for their specific aircraft.  Once they confirm their reservation electronically, a message is sent to the pilot assigned to that airplane.  He then calls to obtain details of the flight, the passenger manifest, ground transportation requirements and so on.  The whole process is set up so that the partners and their traveling companions can simply show up, board the airplane, buckle their seatbelts and go,” he explained.

Yingling is already in the process of expanding the program, having acquired a third Cessna turboprop that will be refurbished to match the others and enter service in January.  The company also plans to add a Citation to the program in the coming months.  “Our business model is built on our familiarity with operating and maintaining Cessna products, so all of the aircraft we utilize in our joint ownership program will be Cessnas.  At present we have more than 20 local prospects who are interested in shared ownership and we definitely expect to expand the program over the next couple of years,” Nichols concluded.  Further information on the Joint Ownership Program can be obtained by contacting Yingling’s director of sales, Jerry Pickett via the internet at jpickett@yinglingaviation.com.