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Amy Laboda

Blackhawk (Stand 483) has closed a deal for another XP42 (<a href="http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aviation-international-news/2008-10-08/standardaero-gets-stc-king-air-200-pt6a-42-upgrade">PT6A-42</a>) King Air aircraft upgrade here at EBACE 2012. The modification company is one of the largest non-OEM buyers of new Pratt &amp; Whitney turboprop engines in the world. The lucky King Air scheduled for a facelift and performance boost is BB-748, operated by Halsted Aviation of Zimbabwe. Beechcraft Service Center National Airways, based at Lanseria Airport, South Africa, will install the PT6A-42 engines to replace and upgrade the aircraft’s original engines, thereby improving its climb rate, fuel specifics, single-engine service ceiling and true airspeed.

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

Boost for Zimbabwe King Air

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Kerry Lynch

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

Chicago is nearing 10 million parts shipped while Frankfurt is close to 1.5 million

Two Decades On, Bombardier’s Parts Hubs Near Milestones

Curt Epstein

Facility will specialize in smaller Boeing and Airbus aircraft

FL Technics To Open New Caribbean MRO by End of Year

Matt Thurber

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

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Mission Aviation Adopts ELMS Compliance Solution

Deadline is approaching rapidly, and experts worry that repair stations are not ready

SMS Due for U.S. Repair Stations Holding EASA Approval

Amy Wilder

Certified mobile teams provide on site services

Lufthansa Technik Adds European Engine Wash Partner

Top-tier maintenance plan brings additional user benefits

Textron Aviation Expands ProAdvantage for Citation CJs

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Halotron BrX replacement units are size-equivalent and weigh about the same

Avcon Approved for Non-Halon Extinguishers in Learjets

News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

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