Jet Aviation’s eight FBOs in the U.S. are now qualified for Stage 1 registration to the IS-BAH Standard (International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling), joining the company’s 13 FBOs in EMEA and Asia.
D.O.M. News
01/12/2018 - 06:44
The National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) program reached a significant milestone this month when Kevin Flynn, director of aviation maintenance with AbbVie Inc. of Waukegan, IL, became the 400th aviation professional to earn CAM certification.
01/09/2018 - 08:49
To meet increased demand from engine customers, Duncan Aviation increases its available pool of rental turbine engines by 33% in 2017. The pool now includes several rental engines for the following engine models: HTF7000, HTF7350 and TFE731 (-2C, -3, -5B, -20, -40 and -60).
01/09/2018 - 08:17
Empire Airlines, based at the Coeur d'Alene Airport in Hayden, ID, receives FAA formal acceptance of the airline's safety management system (SMS) at the conclusion of a two-and-a-half-year implementation project.
01/09/2018 - 08:12
The following is a statement by National Air Transportation Association (NATA) president, Martin H. Hiller, marking the conclusion of Michael P. Huerta’s term as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In November 2017, NATA recognized Huerta’s outstanding service and contributions to the aviation industry, presenting him with NATA’s Distinguished Public Service Award. The Trump Administration has announced that Deputy Administrator Daniel Elwell will serve as Acting Administrator.
01/09/2018 - 08:08
ARGUS International, Inc. (ARGUS) announces the launch of the Flight Department Best Practices Assessment for business aviation flight departments who wish to operate at a higher standard of safety.
01/08/2018 - 16:28
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) announces it is coordinating with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to participate in numerous workshops in 2018 as well as present at several business aviation events to educate the industry on the new Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), a global measure to address international aviation emissions agreed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
01/06/2018 - 07:43
West Star Aviation announces it has finalized its service center agreement with Embraer Executive Jets at its full-service, state-of-the-art maintenance facility in Chattanooga, TN, at KCHA.
01/05/2018 - 09:14
Duncan Aviation updates its Straight Talk book in January 2018 on automatic dependent surveilance-broadcast (ADS-B), one of the FAA’s mandated NextGen upgrades, providing practical information about all aspects of ADS-B for owners and operators of business jets.
12/20/2017 - 12:35
Washington, DC, Dec. 20, 2017 – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today hailed final congressional passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which includes provisions NBAA has long championed on behalf of general aviation. The bill now goes to the president for signing, which is expected shortly.
12/20/2017 - 06:20
Aero Star Aviation announces it has acquired a set of Embraer Phenom 100 and 300 wheel assemblies and will begin offering to customers through an exchange program. The wheel program will allow Aero Star to offer reduced downtime for AOG and overhauled wheel repair at a competitive price with in-stock units. The exchange program reduces time needed for the change to about 4 hours.
12/20/2017 - 06:14
West Star Aviation announces that Josh Peterson has been named Avionics Technical Sales manager, effective Dec. 12, 2017.
12/19/2017 - 06:40
Duncan Aviation continues to work to get the word out about the FAA’s looming deadline for its automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) mandate. By midnight of December 31, 2019, business aircraft that intend to fly in airspace in the United States will have to have ADS-B.
Samuel Gantenbein, Sales Manager, Aircraft Management, EMEA and Asia; Charles Pace, Director General, Civil Aviation Directorate Transport Malta (TM-CAD); and Patrick Schoenenberger, Captain / Accountable Manager, Flight Operation Aircraft Management, EMEA and Asia
12/09/2017 - 08:14
Jet Aviation announces it has secured its air operator’s certificate (AOC) for Malta, thereby launching its new flight operation. The Malta location joins the company’s other regional AOC operations in Zurich and Cologne.
12/07/2017 - 04:31
McCreery Aviation, located at the McAllen International Airport, McAllen, TX, successfully completes an International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH™) registration.
12/06/2017 - 05:37
West Star Aviation announces Sharon Klose has joined its team as director of Engine Programs.
12/06/2017 - 05:30
West Star Aviation announces it has acquired the ram air turbine (RAT) tooling required for the 24-month check on the Legacy 450/500 airframe. As of November 2017, West Star has completed two 24-month inspections on Legacy 500 aircraft and project increased numbers as its service center capabilities grow.
11/29/2017 - 11:14
International aviation consultancy The Giles Group announces that it successfully worked with Southern Sky Aviation of Birmingham, AL to support the repair station receiving its initial FAA part 145 certification.
11/29/2017 - 11:06
L2 Consulting Services, Inc. (L2), an avionics integration and installation service for the global air transport industry, announces a contract to upgrade Boeing 757 and 767 aircraft with the Rockwell Collins Large Display avionics suite. L2 has been contracted by Rockwell Collins to provide engineering design and provide project management for the upgrade program.
11/29/2017 - 04:29
RBR Maintenance, Inc., announces the company has acquired a Hawker 125-800A, s/n 258007, for a part-out project. RBR obtained the Part 135 aircraft in November 2017 and has taken delivery. All parts will be available for immediate sale.