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.
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01/06/2018 - 07:43
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.
11/17/2017 - 07:38
Jet Aviation announces that its maintenance facility in Dubai has been awarded EN9110 certification following an independent audit. The company has also gained EASA, FAA and GCCA approvals for the Airbus Corporate Jet (ACJ) family, as well as EASA approval for the Bombardier Global BD700 series.
11/17/2017 - 07:26
Boeing [NYSE: BA] announces an agreement to provide custom services from the Boeing Global Fleet Care portfolio to Oman Air. The agreement, which provides line replaceable unit support for 787 Dreamliner engines, builds on the foundation of a previously contracted Component Services Program with the airline in 2015 and strengthens the services commitment.
11/17/2017 - 07:16
Sherwin-Williams adds a leading aerospace coatings distribution partner to its Central and South American sales and service network with the signing of a distribution agreement with Aviation Chemical Solutions, Inc., (ACS). This distribution expansion supports Sherwin-Williams’ global growth in the general, business, commercial and military aviation sector and strengthens its overall service offerings for its expanding worldwide customer base.
11/17/2017 - 07:08
Jet Aviation continues to grow its global fleet, adding six new aircraft for management in the Middle East this past year. The company currently manages 22 aircraft in the region.
11/17/2017 - 06:59
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) recognizes 18 recipients of its annual Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award, which honors individuals in the business aviation industry for outstanding professionalism and leadership in support of aviation safety.
The 2017 Kern Award winners are:
Robert Agostino
James Albright
Richard Boll
Russell Bryan
Steve Charbonneau
Gerald Ferriss
Jason Herman
Fred Karnik
David Keys
Yann Lemasson
William McNease
Rodrigo Mulchi
Donald Paddock
11/16/2017 - 06:33
Duncan Aviation announces that Jake Keel, lead mechanic for the Provo, UT, Challenger team, will now take his considerable knowledge, experience and tools on the road for customers who need assistance where their aircraft is located. Specifically, this seasoned airframe mechanic will travel to wherever Duncan Aviation’s customers are AOG and in need of help.
11/16/2017 - 06:23
Duncan Aviation announces that Scott Kruce has joined the Avionics Install Sales team in Lincoln, NE. In the 10 years Kruce has worked at Duncan Aviation, he has served as an avionics install technician and crew lead.
Installing avionics equipment on aircraft has given Kruce hands-on experience with both aircraft and customers, and he intends to use the knowledge he has gleaned over the last 10 years to help customers make the best decisions possible regarding their investments in equipment and upgrades.