Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) announces it has received STC approval on its Cessna 208 Stretcher for the Cessna 208, 208A, 208B series aircraft in India.
The stretcher provides an operator with the option of transporting an ill or injured patient, and is ideal as an economical alternative to complete medevac systems, for an operator who doesn’t need critical care medical equipment.
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11/07/2014 - 08:40
SoCal Jets is proud to celebrate 30 years of excellence in the aviation industry. After its first three decades of operation, SoCal Jets stands as the premier corporate aircraft maintenance facility at the Van Nuys Airport.
Surviving at the Van Nuys Airport for 30 years, through some of the very best and worst of times, is something few aviation companies can claim. Surviving and thriving in this always challenging and changing environment is even more rare. SoCal Jets has managed to do both, thanks largely to the innovation, insight and leadership of owner Robert Roig.
11/07/2014 - 08:30
Sandel Avionics, Inc., a manufacturer of advanced avionics for aircraft retrofits, announces it has hired Mike Marie as its North American sales representative. Mike brings with him nearly 30 years of experience in the aviation industry.
11/07/2014 - 08:26
David P. Storch, chairman and chief executive officer of AAR Corp., has been named to the President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa, a 15-member panel of private sector business leaders charged with helping the Administration strengthen commercial engagement between the United States and Africa.
11/06/2014 - 09:33
The aerospace supply industry is still in the early days of a long-term boom in orders, say industry participants at a recent suppliers summit hosted by GE Capital at GE Aviation’s headquarters in Cincinnati, OH. The large majority of participants, who were split about evenly in serving wide-body and narrow-body commercial aircraft platforms said they plan to increase their workforce over the next 12 months (84%), expect to win new long-term supply agreements in the next three years (91%), and expect aircraft deliveries to continue to grow at least through 2016 (76%).
11/06/2014 - 09:26
Dewey Conroy, vice president and COO of Pacific Coast Avionics Corporation announces that the company recently completed its latest complete panel upgrade on a Beechcraft Super King Air B200.
11/01/2014 - 12:00
Weldon Pump, a manufacturer of quality fuel pumps and fluid system components for a wide range of aerospace and high performance racing applications, announced today it has been awarded AS9100 Revision C certification for operating an approved quality management system.
11/01/2014 - 12:00
We humans have been making errors for a very, very long time and sadly will continue to do so.
In the past, when an error was made we (often including the person who made the error) would say they were either careless, stupid or just too lazy to do it right. Obviously they just didn’t use their common sense. All of the reasons we have listed are not causes of a human error.
11/01/2014 - 12:00
It can take years to learn and master the nuances of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and apply its dictates to day-to-day maintenance operations effectively. Understanding the regulations that govern your work is a key element of success, but it’s not enough.
11/01/2014 - 12:00
Total sales exceed $614 million for three-month period; sales rise to more than $1.9 billion in first nine months of 2014.
The Aircraft Electronics Association has released its third-quarter 2014 Avionics Market Report.
In the three-month period of July, August and September 2014, total worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales amounted to $614,406,537.56, or more than $614 million.
11/01/2014 - 12:00
SwitchBox introduces its SwitchBox app for remotely controlling electrical devices with a new industry-first technology. Specifically designed for pilots, SwitchBox offers a simple, affordable and safe way to remotely turn on/off an aircraft’s pre-heat system and other electrical devices. The newly revised app offers expanded capabilities and greater convenience. It’s available free for use on iOS and Android devices, as well as Web browsers.
11/01/2014 - 12:00
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announces a call for nominations to acknowledge the individuals, offices, and organizations demonstrating excellence in their field and the highest level of customer service to the general aviation community.
Each year, NATA presents seven awards to the exceptional individuals and companies that have helped to improve the general aviation community. The recipients of five of these awards are chosen based upon NATA member-submitted nominations.
These awards cover five categories:
11/01/2014 - 12:00
The Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) is seeking donations for its Online Silent Auction. This is an opportunity to support a worthy cause and gain recognition for your product and company from thousands of potential bidders with the HFI Online Silent Auction!
Proceeds from the HFI Online Silent Auction will support HFI’s (Helicopter Foundation International) Scholarship Program — an important initiative geared toward increasing the number of future pilots and mechanics — as well as efforts to preserve the history of the helicpter industry.
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11/01/2014 - 12:00
As most of you probably know, a type-certificated aircraft must have an identification or “data” plate issued by the aircraft’s manufacturer secured to the aircraft in order to be airworthy. Ordinarily, that requirement isn’t an issue for an aircraft owner. But what happens when an aircraft is missing its data plate? Perhaps the aircraft was wrecked, or the owner purchased the aircraft as salvage. This can leave an aircraft owner in a tough spot. The aircraft might be in a condition safe for flight, but it isn’t flying anywhere without a data plate.
11/01/2014 - 12:00
The phenomena of crowdfunding to finance new products, companies or projects has taken off. For those of you unfamiliar with this concept, the best definition which describes it is from Wikipedia: “Crowdfunding is the process of funding your projects by a multitude of people contributing a small amount in order to attain a certain monetary goal. Goals may be for donations or for equity in a project.”
11/01/2014 - 12:00
Performance appraisals are one of the most underutilized methods for shaping the personal and professional development of the individual and of your flight department. You meet with your direct reports to review goals, action items and performance yearly or more often. It is at this time that you offer feedback for a job well done or for unprofessional or unwanted behaviors.
11/01/2014 - 12:00
I love the aviation industry because of the people who are in it. Generally, I find that people in the aviation industry are personable, honest, intelligent and simply nice to be around. That is the main reason I have been in the industry for more than 37 years. I also have a personal passion to improve the aviation technician’s image and perception.
11/01/2014 - 12:00
What career path do you take if you have a degree in animal husbandry? Become an A&P mechanic, of course! Or so it was with John Coon, director of maintenance for Sanford, FL-based StarPort. We sat down with Coon to learn how he went from being a farmer in Massachusetts to being a director of maintenance in Florida.