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:
D.O.M. News
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
05/01/2013 - 12:00
Aviation is a global industry! Even if your operation is a domestic maintenance operation and all you work on are United States (“N”) registered aircraft, it still is a global industry. This was highlighted recently when a dispute arose between two maintenance shops regarding replacement engine mounts.
05/01/2013 - 12:00
We may not believe in magic, but some of our customers perceive that from us. When their aircraft has a problem they receive it back and the problem has disappeared, “it’s magically gone.” It took a lot of work blended with experience to make that magical moment happen. A pilot with an airline will not witness that magical moment because the aircraft they flew in will more than likely not be the aircraft they will fly out. All they know is that everything works. Just like the passengers, all they care about is the fact that everything works.
05/01/2013 - 12:00
The D.O.M. magazine staff was in Atlanta April 16-18 attending the MRO Americas show April 16-18. It was a busy show with lots of exhibitors on the show floor and plenty of attendees talking to them. It was an opportunity to learn about new products and services. It was also a chance to meet new people and catch up with friends I have made over the years.
05/01/2013 - 12:00
The release of “Global MRO Market Economic Assessment,” ARSA’s 2012 economic report, offers the aviation maintenance community a new opportunity to tell lawmakers exactly how we impact the local economy.
04/25/2013 - 21:58
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.
04/25/2013 - 21:54
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) convened its inaugural Aviation Business & Legislative Conference in Washington, DC in April with more than 100 member companies participating. The conference featured key sessions with Executive and Legislative decision-makers and also included a highly successful congressional reception at the U.S. Capitol Building.
04/25/2013 - 21:52
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 Center (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.
04/25/2013 - 21:50
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. Beginning April 5, any employee who would like to wear jeans on “Casual Friday” is asked to bring a canned food item for donation to the food bank.
04/25/2013 - 21:47
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.
04/23/2013 - 12:04
The following is a statement from the FAA regarding flight delays as a result of recent furloughs due to sequestration:
04/19/2013 - 15:24
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today took the next step in returning the Boeing 787 to flight by approving Boeing's design for modifications to the 787 battery system. The changes are designed to address risks at the battery cell level, the battery level and the aircraft level.
04/15/2013 - 22:25
St. Louis - Jet Aviation St. Louis welcomed its first Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) in February, and its second BBJ is scheduled for this Spring. Both aircraft will have maintenance and minor interior upgrades performed.
The construction of a narrow-body hangar, training of technicians and investment in infrastructure resulted in the BBJ projects. Numerous St. Louis technicians have been sent to Jet Aviation's sister facility in Basel, Switzerland, to gain first-hand experience working on BBJs. This cooperative work program began in early 2010 and continues today.
04/15/2013 - 22:21
Coppell, TX - Keith Chatten has joined Superior Air Parts Inc. as its vice president of engineering. Prior to joining Superior Air Parts, Chatten had been the associate vice president of engineering for Continental Motors Inc. During his more than 14-year career, he has held a variety of engineering and program management positions with increasing responsibilities within the engine manufacturing company. Before joining Continental, he was a project engineer for John Deere Consumer Products.
04/15/2013 - 22:16
Maintenance Synergies introduces "Analytical and Strategic Troubleshooting System in Aircraft Maintenance," a 15-hour troubleshooting course. The course defines a repeatable process for advanced troubleshooting of aircraft systems to benefit aircraft maintenance technicians and maintenance organizations alike. The comprehensive description of analytical and strategic troubleshooting demonstrates a best practices approach to aircraft defect rectification, and to combat intermittent faults.
04/15/2013 - 22:15
Las Vegas - Component Control announces that Air Comm Corporation (ACC) -- in the design, development, production and certification of environmental control, air management and thermal management systems for fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft -- has chosen Quantum Control software to manage its accounting, manufacturing and shop control operations.