Battle Creek, MI - Duncan Aviation, in partnership with Rockwell Collins, announces the first completion of a Rockwell Collins Ascend IMS-3500 information management server on the Citation XLS+ platform under Rockwell Collins’ approved model list (AML) supplemental type certification (STC).
Duncan Aviation avionics team members installed the aircraft information manager system, which allows for secure, remote and wireless data transfer capabilities to Pro Line 4- and Pro Line 21-equipped aircraft, in a Citation XLS+ at Duncan Aviation’s Battle Creek location.
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05/05/2013 - 17:57
Addison, TX - Baker Aviation, a full-service aircraft maintenance, management and charter company in North Texas, recently announced a new limited-time introductory offer for Hawker inspections. The special Hawker rate includes 12-, 24-, or 48-month inspection programs with certain limitations.
05/05/2013 - 17:55
Sanford, FL - StarPort, a Cambata Aviation International LLC company, has appointed Joseph Doubleday as director of maintenance.
According to Roscoe Armstrong, StarPort's chief operating officer, says Doubleday will direct the day-to-day operations of the aircraft maintenance business, including avionics, overhaul and repair, refurbishment and paint.
05/01/2013 - 12:00
Rigid Lifelines provides at risk workers with XSPlatforms rooftop fall protection solutions to accommodate a wide range of locations, roof types, and user knowledge. Along with providing the most reliable rooftop fall protection products in the industry, Rigid Lifelines and distribution affiliates provide training, fall hazard assessments, system quotes and information about inspections and installations.
05/01/2013 - 12:00
May 24 is the birthday of Charles Taylor, mechanic to the Wright brothers, designer and builder of the first aircraft engine, and father of everything that is aircraft maintenance. His birthday is now celebrated as AMT Day. I would like to honor Taylor by paying homage to two individuals who are no longer with us — Bill O’Brien and Tom Hendershot.
05/01/2013 - 12:00
West Star Aviation, Inc. offers a G-200 Lavatory Toilet Modification for G-200 aircraft with the 3-gallon lavatory tank. This modification replaces the existing tank with a new Zodiac 8-gallon tank. This modification can be performed at West Star’s East Alton (ALN) and Grand Junction (GJT) locations.
05/01/2013 - 12:00
Effective communication skills are critical in any business environment – especially in aircraft maintenance facilities.
05/01/2013 - 12:00
Effective May 6, Fantasy of Flight is introducing new operating hours. The attraction will open Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. All previously scheduled group reservations or events will take place as planned. Fantasy of Flight creator and founder Kermit Weeks also announces plans to make the most of the new schedule to refine the popular attraction elements and develop new experiences that speak to the attraction’s mission: to “Light that Spark Within.”™
05/01/2013 - 12:00
Members of the Aircraft Electronics Association recently elected new representatives to its board of directors, and the AEA board of directors elected a new chairman and new vice chairman.
05/01/2013 - 12:00
West Star Aviation recently announced its program to aid the Community Hope Center Food Bank through its “Casual Friday” initiative at the company’s East Alton, IL (ALN) location.
05/01/2013 - 12:00
Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. company, is offering “aircraft on ground” (AOG) maintenance on Cessna 208 Caravan model aircraft at its Citation Service Center in Zurich, Switzerland.The company recently announced that United States based factory-owned Citation Service Centers would perform similar unscheduled AOG maintenance on Cessna’s 208 model Caravan aircraft.
05/01/2013 - 12:00
Flying Colours Corp., an Ontario, Canada based aviation company specializing in business aircraft completions, maintenance and refurbishments, has been appointed by Beechcraft as an Authorized Service Centre (ASC) for the entire King Air, Baron and Bonanza product lines.The new service centre status for its Ontario location will offer Canadian owners of these models a convenient one stop centre for all their aircraft service requirements as Flying Colours Corp. can provide maintenance, modifications, refurbishment and paint work services under the terms of the ASC.
05/01/2013 - 12:00
Rigid Lifelines™, a leading provider and manufacturer of engineered fall protection systems and accessories, has launched a new fall protection website at www.rigidlifelines.com. Rigid Lifelines’ new site provides a comprehensive view of the Rigid Lifelines product line, including engineered fall protection systems and a complete line of soft goods and system accessories.
05/01/2013 - 12:00
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has awarded True Blue Power the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the TS835 Series Lithium Emergency Power Supply (EPS) for Beechcraft King Air 200 and 300 models. The TS835 Series Emergency Power Supply is the first lithium ion phosphate battery to gain STC approval by EASA for Beechcraft King Air 200/300 aircraft. The ETSO C179a-certified battery provides 24.5 VDC power for critical and standby equipment and maintains full capacity by recharging during normal flight operations.
05/01/2013 - 12:00
At its annual Membership Meeting, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced the selection of Michael Scheeringa, president and CEO of Flight Support, BBA Aviation, as chair of the NATA Board of Directors. The association named Gary Dempsey, president, Flight Services — The Americas, Jet Aviation Holdings USA, Inc., board vice-chair. NATA also elected three new members to its board of directors:
05/01/2013 - 12:00
This is the final segment in a four-part series on the topic of electronic signatures. This month, we will discuss where the use of electronic signatures will be helpful and where they could create more problems than solutions.
First, I need to set the stage with a brief recap of what we previously covered on the topic of electronic signatures. I encourage you to go back and read through the previous three articles if you haven’t read them already. This article will make much more sense if you do.
The core purpose of AC 120-78