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.
D.O.M. News
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.
08/16/2016 - 15:51
Following an in-depth audit conducted by ARGUS International Incorporated (ARGUS) in April, Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. (Pentastar) successfully renews its ARGUS Platinum Rating. Pentastar’s operations have been Platinum-rated since 2006.
08/16/2016 - 15:38
CD Aviation Services, a provider in small turbine engine maintenance, service and support, announces it is celebrating its eighth year of AG field service in 2016.
08/16/2016 - 15:28
Turbine Engine Consultants, Inc., a global parts supplier, is adding Conquest II support to its airframe program. TECI has dismantled over 25 aircraft and purchased many surplus inventories, resulting in a comprehensive inventory of hard-to-find airframe material. All of TECI’s material is stored in its climate-controlled, secure, 75,000-square-foot warehouse.
08/16/2016 - 15:18
STS Line Maintenance (STSLM), a division of STS Aviation Group, announces the opening of a brand new line maintenance station in White Plaines, NY. The company will now provide on-call and scheduled aircraft services to all commercial and regional carriers operating out of Westchester County Airport (HPN).
08/09/2016 - 15:41
Traxxall Technologies, a provider of aircraft maintenance tracking systems, announces the appointment of Frank Neal as maintenance analyst.
08/09/2016 - 15:31
West Star Aviation announces Rob Jolly has joined its team as regional sales manager for the Western territory covering Arizona, Nevada and California, effective Aug. 8, 2016. Rob is taking over for Terry Lutrick who announced his retirement earlier this year.
08/05/2016 - 14:12
Kearns Aerospace Maintenance (KAM), a member of The Kearns Group (TKG), an aviation consulting and MRO company, continues to build its team with the addition of Larry Miller as Quality Assurance (QA) director and the promotion of Billy Mitchell to VP of Operations.
08/05/2016 - 13:55
West Star Aviation is performing a major repair on a Gulfstream G200 aircraft at its new Chattanooga, TN (CHA), location after it was struck by a foreign object. The aircraft is an Atlanta-based G200.
08/05/2016 - 13:47
West Star Aviation receives a supplemental type certificate (STC) for Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out. The approved model list (AML) STC is applicable to CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, Falcon 900B, and Falcon 900EX aircraft equipped with Honeywell GNSSU Global Position Sensors (GPS) and the Rockwell Collins TDR-94D transponders.
08/05/2016 - 13:29
Dallas Avionics announces it is now a distributor of Barfield’s DPS1000 and new 1811NG Digital Pitot Static Test sets. Both models are part of the Imperium line from Barfield. The DPS1000 meets RSVM accuracy requirements. The 1811NG is for helicopters and light aircraft.
08/05/2016 - 13:20
S.A.F.E. Structure Designs finalizes an agreement with Transformation Aviation Services (TAS) to outfit its hangar with custom equipment.
08/05/2016 - 13:09
Vector Aerospace (www.vectoraerospace.com), an independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, announces it has entered into exclusive Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PT6A engine service agreements with four leading agricultural aviation and aerial firefighting operators in Australia.
08/05/2016 - 12:35
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) wraps up another successful AirVenture Oshkosh airshow, reporting growth in many areas. The airshow, held annually in Oshkosh, WI, celebrates the completion of its 64th show since inception.
08/05/2016 - 12:12
Jet Professionals, a business aviation staffing service, announces that it will open a new office at Burbank Bob Hope Airport in August. The new office in Burbank, CA, will allow Jet Professionals to better serve the needs of the company’s growing client base on the West Coast. The company will offer its full suite of staffing services, including placing pilots, flight attendants, schedulers, dispatchers and technical professionals, as well as Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and payroll services at the new location.
08/05/2016 - 12:03
Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, launches its Peace of Mind program, designed to create a simpler transition to new Cessna Caravan and Beechcraft King Air turboprops. Peace of Mind provides up to two years or 400 hours of Textron Aviation’s industry-leading ProParts and ProTech programs, as well as Pratt & Whitney’s ESPecially engine maintenance program, all free of charge for new King Air and Caravan turboprop purchases from July 25, 2016, through Sept. 30, 2016, with delivery by the end of the year.
08/05/2016 - 11:50
Dennis Kirkpatrick joins Legacy Aviation Services as avionics shop manager and supervisor. Based 20 miles north of Oklahoma City, OK, Legacy Aviation Services (KRCE) is a full service MRO/FBO providing single-source aviation services primarily to light jet and turboprop operators.
08/04/2016 - 14:23
Pentastar Aviation announces the appointment of Doug Levangie to vice president of Maintenance Operations & Advisory Services, effective immediately. Levangie will report to executive vice president of Sales & Maintenance, Brad Bruce, and will be responsible for the strategic initiatives and overall success of Pentastar’s maintenance operations.