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D.O.M. News
01/01/2015 - 12:00
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics announces it has released software update version 1.0.4 for the MD302 Standby Attitude Module (SAM®).
The software update provides new features, including heading displayed via ARINC 429, field calibration of altitude and airspeed, live preview configuration mode, storage mode for the battery (if applicable), and variable VNE.
SAM owners can download the new software at www.flySAM.com.
01/01/2015 - 12:00
Banyan Air Service has embarked on a FANs 1/A+ STC solution for an undisclosed Boeing 727 VIP operator. This upgrade includes the installation of dual Universal UNS-1Lw Flight Management Systems, Universal UL-801 Unilink, CVR-120A cockpit voice recorder, and an ICG-220A Nxtlink Iridium system.
“This upgrade will prepare the aircraft to meet the requirements of FANs/CPDLC to allow access to the FANs airspace for increased fuel savings and reduced cockpit workload,” says Paul Rose Banyan’s VP of Technical Services.
01/01/2015 - 12:00
Global Filtration announces a distribution agreement with Parker Hannifin for all of its new PMA filters and hardware. In addition, Global announces a new metal sintered fiber media for replacing the old fiberglass technology. The new metal fiber elements are made from layers of a high porosity sintered stainless steel matrix. This media is sinter welded where the individual wires come into contact with each other, thus providing a stronger filter media that is resistant to the factors that cause current fiberglass media to fail.
01/01/2015 - 12:00
The general aviation community has banded together to urge the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to address critical barriers to ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance—Broadcast) equipage, including high cost and lack of certified solutions for some types of aircraft.
In a joint letter sent to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta on Jan. 23, 14 general aviation groups representing tens of thousands of aircraft owners asked the FAA to take aggressive steps that would allow more aircraft to meet the agency’s mandate to equip for ADS-B Out by 2020.
01/01/2015 - 12:00
Elliott Aviation, the worldwide leader in King Air Garmin G1000 retrofits and authorized King Air service center, has now increased the downtime guarantee for G1000 installations to $3,000 a day. With experienced gained by doing over 150 King Air G1000 installations Elliott has perfected and streamlined the installation. This provides Elliott the confidence of a 15 working day guarantee and assurance to the aircraft owner the installation will be done on time.
01/01/2015 - 12:00
HondaJet Southwest announces the appointment of Shelbey Hooker to the position of Customer Relationship Manager. This is a newly created position designed to support the early believers who have purchased a new HondaJet Aircraft. This position will be customers’ “Point of Contact” for any post-sale maintenance issues and then be responsible for managing and coordinating action plans with service centers until resolution. This service work will mainly take place at the Authorized Service Centers at Cutter Aviation locations.
01/01/2015 - 12:00
TWC Aviation announces the opening of a new branch office located immediately adjacent to Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SDL). The property will serve as a regional sales office and support center for directors located throughout the southwestern United States. Nearly every flight crew member and passenger arriving into and departing from Scottsdale Municipal Airport will have a chance to view the large, backlit TWC Aviation logo which overlooks the airport’s only runway.
01/01/2015 - 12:00
The National Air Transportation Association, in partnership with A3P Technologies, announces the release of the Safety 1st Digital Emergency Response System®. The System is a cutting-edge digital tool that allows aviation businesses to prepare for, and respond to, emergency situations with an unparalleled level of effectiveness.
01/01/2015 - 12:00
Jet Aviation held its annual La Bella Macchina, a showcase of high-performance machinery, to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County.
Jet Aviation’s La Bella Macchina was held on Thursday, January 22nd at the company’s Palm Beach facility.
More than 1,000 guests attended the annual soiree to view stunning displays of business aircraft and
Ferrari automobiles to help raise funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County by participating in a silent auction.
01/01/2015 - 12:00
I was fortunate to go on a backpacking trip over the New Years break. I went on a five-day hike in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park along 35 miles of the Appalachian Trail with my brother and some friends.
01/01/2015 - 12:00
Steve Slade says that for as long as he can remember, he has always been interested in aviation. He flew remote-controlled airplanes as a kid. Slade says his mother has a picture of him and his grandfather when he was three years old. In the picture, Slade is pointing to the sky. One day, he asked his mother what he was pointing to. “An airplane,” she told him. This is Slade’s story.
01/01/2015 - 12:00
You spend hours poring over a change to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), then drafting, reviewing and finally submitting comments only to have the agency blow you off. Alternatively, you don’t pay any attention to proposed rule changes; someone clues you in later instead. It seems like either way you end up with the same outcome, so why bother putting the time, effort and resources into commenting?
01/01/2015 - 12:00
This two-part article series will explore and compare how innovation in the aerospace/aviation industries compares to the automotive market (Part 1) and the electronics/software industries (Part 2). Originally envisioned as a single article, the vastness of information identified in our research clearly dictated two parts necessary to cover the subjects properly. The intent of this article series is to identify several emerging technologies in disparate industries that crossover or influence aerospace products.
Automotive Industry Has Stepped Up Its Game
01/01/2015 - 12:00
If you work for or operate an FBO or flight school that offers aircraft rental as well as flight instruction, whether Part 61 or 141, you know the timing for completing aircraft inspections can be confusing. I’m not talking about the annual inspection that must be conducted on all aircraft every 12 calendar months or sooner pursuant to 14 C.F.R. 91.409(a). That requirement isn’t particularly confusing. Rather, it is the 100-hour inspection under 14 C.F.R. 91.409(b) and its timing and limitations that are sometimes misunderstood.
01/01/2015 - 12:00
Last month we reviewed the three possible responses to giving feedback: rationalization (“it’s not my fault”), refuting their actions (“It didn’t happen that way”), or agreeing with the perception of others (“you’re right”). By far, the last option is the most desirable because defenses are down and there is a willingness to change.
01/01/2015 - 12:00
Business Data International Inc. has released the English-language China Aviation Directory 2015.
01/01/2015 - 12:00
In recognition of growing interest in the use of small unmanned aircraft systems (s-UAS), and concerns about their safe operation within the National Airspace System (NAS), the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) recently joined with other aviation advocacy groups and industry partners in support of the “Know Before You Fly” educational initiative to provide prospective users with the information and guidance they need to fly UAS safely and responsibly.