SmartSky Networks’ patented SmartSky 4G radio system completes the major milestone of receiving FCC certification, clearing the way for deployment of the ultra-fast SmartSky 4G air-to-ground network later this year, with nationwide service launching in mid-2017.
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09/30/2016 - 09:18
Inspection Technologies, launched at MRO Asia-Pacific 2016 in Singapore, is committed to providing quality specialist tooling, equipment and hands-on support for aircraft wheels and brakes. The ISO 9001-approved company offers a suite of products and services which allow MROs to establish, expand or optimize aircraft wheel and brake repair and overhaul facilities.
09/28/2016 - 08:36
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes prompt action by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to investigate an attempt by the city of Santa Monica, CA, to evict two of Santa Monica Municipal Airport’s (SMO) longstanding service providers, Atlantic Aviation and American Flyers.
09/27/2016 - 16:52
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announces that FlightSafety International chairman, president, and CEO, Bruce Whitman, who has been with FlightSafety International for 55 years, has been selected to receive the prestigious NBAA American Spirit Award in recognition of his commitment to helping others throughout the global aviation community.
09/26/2016 - 14:47
Western Aircraft, Inc., a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announces that Textron Aviation Inc., a subsidiary of Textron, Inc. (NYSE: TXT), has designated it as an authorized service facility for several models across the Beechcraft and Cessna platforms.
09/26/2016 - 14:40
Spairliners opens a new warehouse and logistics center for component supply in the Singapore Free Trade Zone, north of Changi Airport. With this new site, as well as those already operating in Paris, Frankfurt and Munich, a key warehouse and logistics facility has been established to serve the needs of customers in the region.
09/26/2016 - 14:31
Constant Aviation Rotable Exchange (CARETM), a parts sourcing and distribution company, announces it has launched a multifaceted solution for Beechjet 5 and 5R engine operators. CARE’s new Beechjet Engine program offers customers the flexibility to choose whether a lease, exchange or outright purchase makes sense for their situation.
09/24/2016 - 11:43
West Star Aviation announces its continuing support of High Country Aviation Workshop for Kids (HAWK). HAWK restored a Dakota Hawk aircraft that was flown to Oshkosh 2016.
09/23/2016 - 10:52
Ryan Group Aviation is publishing a free e-book, Business Aviation Marketing for the Next Ten Years, on its website, www.wrg-aviation.com. Authored by industry veterans Mark Ryan and Chris Pratt, the e-book discusses changes in the business aviation marketplace since the Great Recession of 2008-2009 and the effect of those changes going forward.
09/21/2016 - 12:45
Duncan Aviation’s in-house design team recently completed five designs created specifically for the owner-flown Citation CJ3 aircraft.
09/21/2016 - 12:21
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), a provider of hourly cost-maintenance programs for the business aviation industry, announces industry veteran Don Strench has joined JSSI as the new vice president of Financial Planning and Analysis. Recent promotions have also been made, with Joy Nebel becoming senior vice president of Client and Administrative Services and James Stovall becoming vice president of Pricing & Program Development.
09/20/2016 - 09:31
AviationManuals, a provider of aircraft operations manuals and safety management system (SMS) software, acquires Maximum Manuals LLC of Carlsbad, CA.
09/19/2016 - 18:07
FlightSafety International announces that Willy Vargas has been promoted to director of Sales for Latin America and the Caribbean. He is responsible for FlightSafety’s training sales and business development activities in the region.
09/16/2016 - 08:41
Duncan Aviation announces that Travis Grimsley is the new manager of Customer Service at the company’s Battle Creek, MI, facility. Grimsley’s promotion follows a series of roles with increasing levels of responsibility since he started at Duncan Aviation as a line service representative in 2005.
09/16/2016 - 08:30
West Star Aviation announces FAA approval of its Lear 60 Future Air Navigation Systems (FANS) STC. West Star teams with Universal Avionics and TrueNorth Avionics to offer this new FANS solution for the Lear 60.
09/16/2016 - 08:01
Chairman of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) board of directors, Andrew Priester (president and chief executive officer, Priester Aviation, Wheeling, IL), announces at the fall board meeting that Martin Hiller (owner and partner, Marathon Jet Center, Marathon, FL) will continue to serve as president of NATA. In addition, the board promotes NATA senior vice presidents, William Deere and Timothy Obitts. Deere will now serve as executive vice president of Government and External Affairs. Obitts will now serve as executive vice president of Operations and Business and will continue to serve as general counsel.
09/01/2016 - 10:50
Elliott Aviation, a Garmin retrofitter, announces its STC-certification on a Garmin ADS-B Out & In solution for the Beechcraft Premier I and IA airframes. The STC provides a cost-effective alternative to current available solutions and can be completed with only five days of downtime.
09/01/2016 - 10:19
The technique of transient balance saves money by reducing the overall duration of the fan balance process. Just recently available to the flight line incorporated in a battery-operated analyzer, the method reduces technician time, engine run time and customer returns and complaints for recurring noise problems.
08/30/2016 - 12:41
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), announces that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted supplemental type certification (STC) for the G5000 avionics suite in the Beechjet 400A/Hawker 400XP aircraft. The G5000 modernizes the cockpit, increases aircraft utility, offers significant weight savings and provides operators with a solution to fulfill global Next Generation airspace initiatives. Additionally, the G5000 upgrade offers lower cost of operation and solves parts obsolescence with zero-time avionics.
08/30/2016 - 12:15
FlightSafety International announces that Bryan King has been promoted to manager of the HondaJet Learning Center in Greensboro, NC. He assumes this responsibility from Eric Dixon who has left the company to pursue other opportunities.