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Amy Laboda

Lord (Booth No. 5337) announced it has been selected to supply the vibration isolator mounts for the Honeywell TPE331-14GR turboprop on the Kestrel single-engine turboprop, which is expected to fly in 2014. Lord has provided adhesives and coatings, vibration and motion control and magnetically responsive technologies to industry since 1924. At NBAA’12 the privately held company, based in Cary, N.C., is displaying its electromechanical anti-vibration solutions, including engine attachment mechanisms, tangential engine mounts, equipment isolators and interior isolators for fixed-wing aircraft.

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.

Lord: What’s Not Shakin’

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.

System makes it easier to ensure training requirements are met

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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