Ralph Rosenbrock, senior technical advisor of HeliValue$, is presented with the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award, the most prestigious award presented by the Federal Aviation Administration to an aviation maintenance technician.
D.O.M. News
05/20/2016 - 06:53
Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) receives supplemental type certificate (STC) validation from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for the installation of AvFab’s high density seats, aft jump seats and medical stretchers in specified models of Beechcraft King Airs.
05/20/2016 - 06:18
In an effort to provide visiting customers with thorough information in clear, concise, no-nonsense language, Duncan Aviation announces the release of its most recent version of the NextGen Straight Talk book. The book, updated in May 2016 by a team of avionics experts at Duncan Aviation, clarifies the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) avionics upgrades, known collectively as the Next Generation (NextGen) initiatives.
photo: West Star Aviation
05/20/2016 - 06:06
West Star Aviation announces it is performing its first 96-month Embraer Legacy 600 heavy inspection. The 96-month inspection will require the interior to be removed down to fuselage skins and frames, as well as all large exterior fairings, landing gear, flight controls, wing leading edges, and flaps to be removed. The inspection requires West Star to conduct various system functional tests and NDT inspections, as well as interior, corrosion and fuel tank inspections.
05/20/2016 - 05:45
Duncan Aviation delivers the company’s first Falcon 7X 1C inspection, with added interior refurbishment and complete paint, two days ahead of schedule.
The Falcon 7X was delivered on April 20, and according to Duncan Aviation’s project manager, Doyle Garrett, it has been flying without issue ever since. “The customer expressed what a pleasure it is to work with our team. They said working with their friends at Duncan Aviation makes dealing with any issue not such a big task. The pilot also commented that this was the very best post-maintenance test flight he has ever flown.”
05/18/2016 - 15:53
Baker Aviation, a full-service aircraft maintenance, management and charter company in North Texas and master distributor for the HOT-STOP® 'L' fire containment kits, in affiliation with Industrial Energy Products (IEP), the manufacturer of the HOT-STOP 'L' product line, have designated GlobalParts.aero as the first domestic stocking dealer.
05/17/2016 - 16:51
Rick Garcia, president and CEO of Gulf Coast Avionics, announces that the company has hired John Theobald as its new avionics manager.
05/17/2016 - 15:23
Banyan Air Service is approved as an authorized dealer and installation facility for Advent Aircraft System’s recent FAA STC for the advanced-technology GPS/digital anti-skid braking system (Advent eABS™). This STC is for Beechcraft King Air B300/B300C equipped with Rockwell Collins Pro Line GPS 4000S or Garmin G1000/430W/530W avionics.
05/16/2016 - 19:23
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announces the recipients of the 2016 Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMT) Employer Recognition awards. These awards are presented annually to companies that provide qualified new and recurrent AMT training to their employees. CD Aviation Services, a provider in small turbine engine maintenance, service and support, announces it has received the 2016 AMT Employer Recognition award from the National Air Transpiration Association for aviation maintenance that encourages and supports continual AMT training.
05/16/2016 - 19:12
Flying Colours Corp. confirms signing the first customer for INAIRVATION’s pre-engineered retro-fit cabin solution for Bombardier Global aircraft types. Flying Colours, which was named a North American partner by the Austrian-based joint venture between Lufthansa Technik and F/LIST during NBAA 2015, is already working with the European partners on the design engineering for the cabin. The undisclosed client confirmed the order in late April. Work on the project has already begun.
05/16/2016 - 19:12
Flying Colours Corp. confirms signing the first customer for INAIRVATION’s pre-engineered retro-fit cabin solution for Bombardier Global aircraft types. Flying Colours, which was named a North American partner by the Austrian-based joint venture between Lufthansa Technik and F/LIST during NBAA 2015, is already working with the European partners on the design engineering for the cabin. The undisclosed client confirmed the order in late April. Work on the project has already begun.
05/16/2016 - 18:03
The Commemorative Air Force Southern California Wing announces that the North American PBJ Mitchell named Semper Fi returned to flight on May 15, 2016, after a 23-year restoration. Semper Fi is the only original PBJ flying in the world.
During World War II the Marine Corps operated surplus B-25 Mitchells with the designation “PB” for patrol bomber. The Marines used the aircraft extensively in the South Pacific to routinely heckle and attack Japanese bases, as well as intercept enemy shipping.
05/14/2016 - 08:22
Despite Pratt and Whitney's lack of continued support for its PT6A-20 engine, Turbines Inc. refuses to let the trustworthy engine fall by the wayside. With no parts or even manuals available, Turbines Inc.
05/11/2016 - 17:14
JSfirm.com, an aviation job website, announces a partnership with EAA in which JSfirm.com will help promote EAA's week-long job fair to aviation job seekers. The event will take place during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016, The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration.
05/11/2016 - 17:04
Pentastar Aviation announces it has entered into a strategic alliance with Chicago Jet Group (CJG) to market and install CJG’s Controller Pilot Data Link (CPDLC) Future Air Navigation System (FANS) 1/A+ supplemental type certificate (STC) for Gulfstream aircraft.
05/11/2016 - 16:54
Vector Aerospace Corporation (www.vectoraerospace.com), a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, announces the grand opening of a new engine test cell at its Summerside facility in Prince Edward Island, Canada.
05/11/2016 - 16:44
KADEX Aero Supply announces it has secured distribution for True Blue Power's advanced lithium-ion batteries.
05/10/2016 - 11:19
Alerion Aviation announces the opening of its office at Teterboro Airport, the fourth location for the rapidly expanding aviation charter and management firm. Teterboro is the busiest airport in the U.S for business aviation and caters exclusively to private aviation traffic.
The Alerion office at Teterboro will be fully-staffed to provide service in the New York metro area. It will also handle charter sales, dispatch and maintenance support at the new location.
05/10/2016 - 11:02
Traxxall Technologies, providers of innovative aircraft maintenance tracking systems, announces a partnership with RocketRoute, developers of cloud-based flight planning systems, and new client, GlobeAir, a leading air taxi operator based in Austria.
05/06/2016 - 11:46
The National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 2016 Maintenance Management Conference (MMC2016), held this year in Kansas City, MO, boasts a record 190 exhibit booths, representing more than a 20 percent growth over the 2015 event. More than 900 attendees represented 41 states and the District of Columbia, as well as six foreign countries.