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Cabin Interior and Electronics

International Jet Interiors Inks Deal with Eclipse

International Jet Interiors, an independent completion and refurbishment center in Ronkonkoma, N.Y., has signed a major service agreement with Eclipse Avia
FBOs

Republican Convention provides first test for newly opened Key Air

Three days before the start of this year’s Republican National Convention (RNC) in Saint Paul, one of the Minnesota Twin Cities’ biggest fly-ins of transie
FBOs

DNC attracts fewer jets to Denver than FBOs predicted

The volume of general aviation arrivals for the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Denver was less than predicted, according to Denver-area FBOs servi
FBOs

FBO Profile: Volo Aviation

For many years, Volo Aviation quietly and steadily built an aircraft charter and management business headquartered at Sikorsky Memorial Airport in Stratfor
Airports

LAS runway closure coming soon

Operators planning flights to Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS) might want to make alternative arrangements beginning November 1, when Runway
Airports

Customs clearance available at Aruba

Universal Aviation Aruba will be able to pre-clear visitors for all U.S.
FBOs

Aurora Jet Center joins Avitat network

After buying Aurora Jet Center at Aurora State Airport in Oregon, new owner Metal Innovations signed a fuel provider agreement with Western Petroleum, and
FBOs

Flightcraft completes Eugene terminal

Flightcraft has remodeled its Eugene, Ore.
Regulations and Government

TSA issues security action items for FBOs

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued updated security action items (SAIs) for FBOs.
Sustainability and Environment

Chevron rewards fuel buyers

Chevron Global Aviation launched a fuel buyer reward program called FlyBuys that offers gas and merchandise gift cards as rewards.
FBOs

OxfordJet now serving European travelers

The developers of the new Oxfordjet FBO at the UK’s Oxford Airport handed over the new business aviation center in July, capping a building effort that beg
FBOs

BBA adds Signature Gatwick

The Signature Flight Support FBO network grew to 23 locations in Europe following the company’s acquisition of Southern Aero Services, parent of the Interf
FBOs

SheltAir invests $41 million in several facility upgrades

SheltAir Aviation plans to finish its new FBO at Savannah Hilton Head International Airport around the end of the year and open for service early next year
Airports

SMO brief appeals reversal of ban

The city of Santa Monica, Calif., filed an appeal to the court injunction that precludes Santa Monica Airport (SMO) from imposing a ban on Category C and D
Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer and Aeroméxico Connect sign service contract

Embraer and Aeroméxico Connect signed a long-term Parts Pool Program services contract to support their growing fleet of Embraer ERJ 145s and E190s.
Maintenance and Modifications

CD Aviation Services designated Honeywell services center

Honeywell has appointed CD Aviation Services (CDAS) a TPE331 major level service center.
Maintenance and Modifications

Engine OEM adds parts facility in Sydney, Australia

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has established a new parts distribution center in Sydney, Australia.
Maintenance and Modifications

BBA Aviation to enhance its global helicopter support

“The rotorcraft segment is a strategic focus for BBA Aviation,” said Nandu Madireddi, senior vice president of BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO

Boeing, Machinists to Return to Bargaining Table

Talks between Boeing and its striking machinists could resume this weekend under the terms of an agreement to return to the bargaining table more than a mo
Maintenance and Modifications

Metrojet hosts first safety FlightSafety Asian training

The Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre at Hong International Airport recently hosted the first FlightSafety International G450 maintenance initial and fift
Maintenance and Modifications

European engineering schools to get Fokker F27s

Netherlands-based AELS, a company that develops sustainable aircraft end-of-life strategies, is offering nine complete Fokker F27s, currently parked at Col
Maintenance and Modifications

Hong Kong and Singapore sign MOU aircraft maintenance

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department (HKCAD) have signed an enhanced memorandum of understanding (M
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulstream adds Brazil firm to product-support network

Morro Vermelho Taxi Aereo (MVTA) in São Paulo, Brazil, has been added to Gulfstream Aerospace’s international product-support network.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero gets STC for King Air 200 PT6A-42 upgrade

StandardAero has received STC approval to remove P&WC PT6A-41 engines on the Beechcraft King Air 200 and replace them with new or serviceable PT6A-42 engin
Maintenance and Modifications

Rapco fleet support gets PMA for Sabreliner brakes

Sabreliner 40 and 60 operators now have another choice for aircraft equipped with ABSC (Goodyear) brakes.
Maintenance and Modifications

Banyan joins Raisbeck ZR Lite deal network

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Maintenance and Modifications

Finnair and Finncomm open ATR MRO

ATR turboprop aircraft maintenance is being developed in Finland as a result of a joint venture by Finnair and Finncomm Airlines.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation restructures maintenance department

The Dallas facility of West Star Aviation has restructured its maintenance department.
Maintenance and Modifications

A&P gets four years in prison for parts scheme

Brian Snyder, owner and operator of aircraft repair business Smooth Landings, has been sentenced to 51 months in prison.

SkyWest to Take Stake in Brazilian Airline

SkyWest Airlines has agreed to buy a 6-percent stake in Brazilian regional airline Trip Linhas Aereas, SkyWest vice president of finance Mike Kraupp confir