General-aviation industry members of the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative are applauding the news of the first unleaded fuel candidate to successfully pass the most rigorous Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI) initial detonation and 150-hour engine durability test phase, continuing progress toward an unleaded future.
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Klatt Works SAVED System
11/20/2023 - 13:56
L2 Aviation, a supplier of global avionics services, including engineering, certification, installation and manufacturing, announces a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Klatt Works that sets the framework for certification and support of the newly developed Klatt Works SAVED system.
11/16/2023 - 10:20
U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor, Julie A. Su, recognizes Spirit Aeronautics as one of the 859 recipients of the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by U.S. Department of Labor. Spirit earned the gold award after applying earlier this year.
11/16/2023 - 10:14
EDMO Distributors, Inc., announces it has teamed up with Aviation Design and Supply (ADS) in Melbourne, FL, as the exclusive distributor for its new Garmin GFC Autopilot Hardware Kits.
11/16/2023 - 09:24
Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) is selected by AIBOT to provide its Compact Fly-By-Wire (cFBW) system to support AIBOT’s fully electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This Honeywell technology will empower the next generation of aircraft avionics and create a sustainable transportation ecosystem for the future.
11/16/2023 - 09:14
As the first independent MRO provider worldwide to sign a CFM Branded Service Agreement (CBSA) for both the LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines, Lufthansa Technik is now preparing to induct its first LEAP-1B engine in November this year. LEAP engines are a product of CFM International, a 50/50 joint company between GE and Safran Aircraft Engines.
11/15/2023 - 14:24
CAE announces at the Dubai International Airshow that it has signed a multi-year contract to provide its advanced crew management and operations control solutions to the Air India Group airlines. As part of this wide-ranging agreement, in addition to the continued use of CAE’s flight planning solutions at Air India, CAE’s operations control and crew management solutions will be integrated at all Air India Group airlines, part of Tata Group, India's largest conglomerate, which reacquired Air India in 2022.
11/15/2023 - 14:10
As part of the company’s increased customer demand and continued expansion, C&L Aviation Services, a C&L Aviation Group company, announces that Jennifer Kempsey has joined the company in the position of regional sales manager of Corporate MRO for the northeastern United States. Kempsey will assist C&L’s corporate-aviation customers with maintenance packages, including modifications, avionics upgrades, interior upgrades and paint services.
11/14/2023 - 10:20
StandardAero completes its first Honeywell HTF7000 minor level maintenance event, a 4,800-hour inspection on an HTF7350 engine, at its Gosport, UK, Regional Turbine Center (RTC) for a customer in the EMEA region.
11/14/2023 - 03:29
NATA (National Air Transportation Association), in cooperation with its Maintenance committee, introduces the NATA Aviation Apprenticeship Tracking Tool — a resource to assist members with developing test-ready and well-documented aviation maintenance technician applicants. This member-only resource provides a turn-key process for documenting on-the-job tasks required by the FAA to meet the minimum qualifications for an FAA-signed and completed FAA Form 8610-2, which enables applicants to take the required testing for certification.
11/09/2023 - 14:35
Bluetail, a modern aircraft records platform for business aviation, announces that it has named Kent Pickard as its new chief technology officer (CTO). Pickard brings a proven track record of success in the aviation industry and will play a pivotal role in driving Bluetail's technology and product vision.
11/08/2023 - 07:19
Sinclair Community College unveils its new cutting-edge Aviation Maintenance Training Facility, marking a significant milestone in the college's commitment to aerospace education and workforce development. Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted served as keynote speaker during the grand opening event, which was attended by federal, state and local dignitaries, aviation industry leaders, and education partners.
11/07/2023 - 09:06
West Star Aviation (West Star), a portfolio company of The Sterling Group, announces it has acquired Jet East. West Star is a provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services to the business-aviation industry, providing maintenance, modification and other services to aviation customers. Jet East provides MRO services, as well, and focuses on supporting fractional and managed fleet operators.
11/02/2023 - 14:39
Professional Aircraft Accessories, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announces the promotion of Keith Johnson to the role of vice president and general manager. Johnson transitions into this new leadership position following a successful tenure as the company’s director of Materials and Production Control.
11/02/2023 - 14:26
Cyviation, the first cybersecurity company focusing on aircraft security by providing multiple layers of resilience ranging from fleet assessment and aircrew training to aviation security SIEM, establishes an office in the U.S. and names a head of the Americas to lead the company’s expansion after announcing its additional $4 million raise.
11/01/2023 - 08:47
West Star Aviation announces the promotion of Ricky Myers to Technical Sales manager for Falcon at its East Alton, IL (ALN), facility. Myers will be responsible for targeting aircraft maintenance opportunities to identify sales leads and providing customers and regional sales managers with technical analysis for all Falcon projects.
10/31/2023 - 10:24
KNIPEX Tools North America introduces the new “Master of Craft” brand campaign in tandem with this year’s SEMA automotive show in Las Vegas, NV. The brand campaign will bring to life a true master craftsman in each industry segment the pliers manufacturer has an offering in. From automotive, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, aviation and many more, the storytelling will highlight how far each master of craft has come and the tools that helped them get there.
10/31/2023 - 10:10
Metallic Ladder introduces the AeroLadder, a high-quality, American-made, aluminum aircraft-maintenance ladder for mechanics to reach electrical equipment bays, pylon panels, wheel wells and other hard-to-reach areas on aircraft while protecting the surface of the plane. The AeroLadder is Metallic Ladder’s latest model in a series of aircraft-maintenance ladders stretching back more than 60 years.
10/27/2023 - 11:32
EDMO Distributors, Inc. announces it has entered into an exclusive wholesale distribution agreement with TCW Technologies to stock and sell its Integrated Battery Back-Up System (IBBS) to EDMO dealers and integrators.
10/27/2023 - 11:23
AFI KLM E&M will deploy its Prognos® for Aircraft predictive maintenance solutions to the Boeing 787 fleet operated by Norse Atlantic Airways. Following on from the component/pooling contract signed between the two groups in 2022, the implementation of Prognos® aims to maximize the value and impact of maintenance programs designed by AFI KLM E&M for the Norwegian airline’s aviation operations.