Press Release

Issued by McFarlane Aviation.

September 30, 2026

McFarlane Aviation, a Victor Sierra company, has acquired Airglas, Inc., the Anchorage, Alaska-based manufacturer of fibreglass skis, heavy-duty nose forks, and cargo and fuel pods for fixed-wing and rotary aircraft.

Airglas will continue to manufacture its full product line in Anchorage with its existing team. For operators that have relied on these products for decades, the parts they order and the people building them remain unchanged. Airglas has earned its standing among pilots who operate off-airport, and that standing was built in Alaska by people who fly there.

"We have spent decades building equipment for pilots who land where there is no runway," said Shane Langland, owner of Airglas. "Joining McFarlane lets our team keep doing that work here in Alaska, while McFarlane's distribution network puts our products in reach of pilots and mechanics around the world."

Airglas's focus on pilots who fly off-airport, onto snow, gravel and everything in between does not change. What changes is access: more pilots will be able to buy Airglas products quickly, wherever they are based.

McFarlane already supports bush airframes with products such as Alaskan Bushwheels, tailwheel suspension systems and main landing gear for Cessna, Piper, Maule, Husky and other popular airframes. Airglas extends that support with skis, nose forks and cargo pods for operations on snow, tundra and other off-airport terrain. Airglas products are built to standards developed for military aircraft, giving GA operators landing gear and equipment tested well beyond typical service conditions.

Airglas products are available now through McFarlane Alaska and will be available through McFarlane Aviation soon.

– Fibreglass skis: Multiple models for Cessna, Piper, Maule, Husky and other airframes.

– Heavy-duty nose forks: Options for Cessna, Piper and GippsAero Airvan aircraft, allowing installation of larger tires.

– Cargo and fuel pods: Added storage and fuel capacity for hunting, fishing and camping trips.

"Adding Airglas to our family of brands strengthens our commitment to the Alaska market, expands our general aviation and military business, and advances our mission to keep customers flying," said Scott Still, president of Victor Sierra. "Wherever our customers fly, we want the equipment they depend on within easy reach."

About McFarlane Aviation

McFarlane Aviation provides high-quality FAA-PMA aircraft parts and accessories for general, commercial and specialty aviation. With brands like Flight-Resource (MT Propellers), Airforms and Airglas, McFarlane delivers reliable aftermarket solutions backed by engineering excellence. As part of Victor Sierra, McFarlane continues to serve operators across general and business aviation.

Victor Sierra is the parent company of APS, Av8, McFarlane Aviation and Tempest Aero Group, a family of brands recognised for designing, manufacturing, servicing and distributing proprietary aftermarket components for a wide range of aviation markets.