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Sikorsky Takes Over LifePort
Sikorsky Aerospace Services last month announced the acquisition of LifePort and the simultaneous creation of an “accessories business segment.” The Woodla
Rotorcraft
New Avidyne MFD Installed in a Eurocopter
The First Avidyne EX600 multifunction display (MFD) has been mounted in a helicopter.
Rotorcraft
Two Mi-171s Delivered to UTair
Russia-based operator UTair took delivery of two Mi-171 heavy twins in late June, some three months ahead of schedule, according to Russian Helicopters.
Rotorcraft
Sikorsky To Offer ‘Visual’ Mx Learning
Sikorsky Aerospace Services last month signed a memorandum of understanding with Jacksonville, Fla.-based Job Performance Associates for the development of
Rotorcraft
Turbomeca Inaugurates New Plant
French president Nicolas Sarkozy in late June inaugurated Turbomeca’s new plant (named after company founder Joseph Szydlowski) in Bordes, near Pau i
ATC
FAA says Gulf TFR working
Helicopter traffic in the Gulf of Mexico has nearly doubled, to nearly 2,000 flights per day, since the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded on April 20.
Safety
Trans States, GoJet, Executive Draw FAA Scrutiny
Alleged maintenance-related gaffes at Trans States Airlines, GoJet Airlines and Executive Airlines prompted the FAA to propose more than $3.1 million in
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Delta sells Mesaba, Compass subsidiaries
Delta Air Lines announced last month that it has entered into definitive agreements to sell two of its wholly owned regional airline subsidiaries–Minneapol
Aircraft
Eagle’s latest batch of CRJ700s starts to arrive
American Eagle’s first shipment of new airplanes in some five years began last month as the Dallas-based regional airline took delivery of two new CRJ700s
Maintenance and Modifications
Hot section: Lufthansa Technik Steps Up Its Presence in Berlin
Lufthansa Technik plans to build a new aircraft maintenance hangar at the future Berlin Brandenburg International airport.
Maintenance and Modifications
Hot section: Aviatrax To Offer aircraft Management Services
Luxembourg-based aviation consulting company Aviatrax has applied for an EU continuing airworthiness management organization (Camo) certificate.
Maintenance and Modifications
Hot section: Jet Aviation Hong Kong Adds Maintenance Approvals
Aircraft registered in China and Macau are now eligible for maintenance services at Jet Aviation Hong Kong.
Maintenance and Modifications
Hot section: Innotech wins STC for global Air-quality Systems
The FAA has awarded supplemental type certificate approval to Innotech-Execaire Aviation Group to install its I-Cair cabin-air quality system on the B
Maintenance and Modifications
Hot section: FAA and EASA Approve King Air 350i Electrochromic Windows
Hawker Beechcraft has won STC approval from both the FAA and EASA for the Alteos interactive window system for its King Air 350i.
Maintenance and Modifications
Mechanic Fatigue prompts FAA education effort
The FAA has become sufficiently concerned about maintenance technician fatigue to take proactive measures to educate the maintenance community.
Maintenance and Modifications
Hot section: King Air and Hawker Beechcraft Maintenance Available in Egypt
Alkan Air, a Cairo-based charter operator and service center, has received an Egyptian Ministerial decree to maintain and service King Airs and other
Maintenance and Modifications
Hot section: ExecuJet Middle East OK’d for embraer Legacy Maintenance
ExecuJet Dubai has received approval from the United Arab Emirates General Civil Aviation Authority and European Aviation Safety Agency to perform line and
Maintenance and Modifications
Hot section: FAA Revises AMOC Approval Process
The FAA has issued revised Draft Order 8110.103A detailing new procedures on how agency personnel process alternative methods of compliance (Amoc) requests
Maintenance and Modifications
Hot section: First avidyne EX600 MFD Installed in a Helicopter
Vista Aviation of Pacoima, Calif., has completed the first helicopter installation of the Avidyne EX600 multifunction display (MFD).
Maintenance and Modifications
Hot section: Cessna MSU Supports Citation Special Olympics Airlift
The annual Special Olympics USA National Games are substantially supported by volunteer Cessna Citation operators who transport the athletes, and Cessna Ai
Maintenance and Modifications
Hot section: Composite Winglets Upgrade REady for king air 90X
Hawker Beechcraft Services (HBS) is now offering winglets for the King Air C90.
Maintenance and Modifications
Hot section: Western Jet Adds Reno Facility
Later this year, Gulfstream maintenance provider Western Jet will open a new facility at Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
Maintenance and Modifications
MRO profile: Boca Aircraft Maintenance
Boca Aircraft Maintenance (BAM) celebrated its first anniversary in June.
Avionics
Cockpit Avionics 2010
Sure, it’s fun to think about how far aviation–and in particular the avionics field–has come in the last 100 years.
ATC
NextGen architects ponder security
Establishing stronger cyber security must become a top national imperative, according to industry and government cyber security specialists at a recent FAA
Avionics
406-MHZ ELTs test themselves
Although the FAA does not specifically require 406-MHz emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) for U.S.-registered aircraft, it seems inevitable that owners
Regulations and Government
Hot Section Opinion: Does the FAA enforce rules consistently?
It seems every few days lately I get an offer to put my aircraft on someone’s Part 135 certificate and start generating revenues 1-2-3.
