JETTECH announces a pending FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installing the touchscreen Garmin GTN 650/750 GPS/NAV/COM on the Cessna Citation Jet (CJ) model 525 for aircraft manufactured from 1993-1999 with Serial Numbers 0001-0359.
The pending STC is for single or dual GTN 650/750 fully integrated GPS/NAV/COMM. It also includes WAAS approvals and will certify the aircraft for fully autopilot coupled GPS LPV approaches.
D.O.M. News
04/01/2014 - 12:00
On Thursday, March 13, the Aircraft Electronics Association announced its 2013 year-end Avionics Market Report during the opening general session of the
57th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn.
As part of its report, the AEA also announced it has narrowed the dollar amount reported by the participating manufacturers to only include the business and general aviation markets, which resulted in the association adjusting its 2012 year-end sales figure reported a year ago.
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Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and Sabena technics have reached an agreement under which the Franco-Dutch group will take full control of Barfield, the North American subsidiary of Sabena technics. The transaction should be finalized in the first half of 2014, subject to regulatory approval.
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LEKTRO, Inc. announces its AP8950SDB-AL-200 towing vehicle is now certified to tow the Airbus A318, A319 and A320.
This, in addition to LEKTRO’s certification for Boeing 737s last year, makes their newest electric, towbarless tow tractor, the AP8950SDB-AL-200, certified to handle the majority of the world’s narrow-body airliners. LEKTRO’s executive vice president, Jesse Long commented, “With the unprecedented purchases of A320 and 737 sized aircraft, we are excited to be able to address the market demand for vehicles that can safely handle them.”
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The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) announces its newest member – McFarren Aviation Consulting (MAC), a consulting company that provides the general aviation industry with knowledgeable regulatory guidance, compliance assistance, and safety and security support. MAC is among more than 110 other businesses that support the ACSF’s vision to enable on-demand air charter providers and fractional program managers in achieving the highest levels of safety in the aviation industry.
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Satcom Direct’s proprietary router receives EASA approval and FAA/TCCA validation for Global 5000 and Global XRS upgrade
The Satcom Direct Router (SDR) allows business aviation customers to manage all of the cabin communications systems onboard the aircraft. The EASA-approved, FAA/TCCA validated modification upgrades the Rockwell Collins SAT-6100/-2100 single channel Satcom Swift64 to single channel Swift Broadband with Satcom Direct SDR Wi-Fi Router installation.
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Baker Aviation, a full service aircraft maintenance, management and charter company in North Texas, announces that Anthony “Tony” Molina has been appointed to director of maintenance and Edwin “Eddie” Fincher is now the senior maintenance manager / technical advisor.
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At this year’s 57th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show in Nashville, TN the newly elected members to the AEA Board of Directors were introduced and recognized during a special awards luncheon. Mike Minchow, Duncan Aviation’s manager of Completions & Avionics Sales was among the newly elected directors selected by the members of AEA in a membership-wide vote.
Gary Harpster, Duncan Aviation Avionics sales representative and current AEA Board chairman, reflects on Duncan Aviation’s history and association with AEA and the future as Minchow joins the directors.
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Avionics & Systems Integration Group (ASIG, LLC), Shadin Avionics, and SpatiOS, a consortium leading the implementation of integrated iPad solutions, jointly announced today the issuance of FAA AML-STC#ST11156SC for the flyTab iPad EFB in Part 25 aircraft. The STC authorizes the installation of a Dual flyTab Class 2 iPad EFB in any Part 25 aircraft, according to an approved model list (AML) which is maintained by the Avionics & Systems Integration Group.
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Duncan Aviation welcomes Brian Andrews to the company’s Airframe Service Sales team, where he will provide technical sales and quote support for airframe service projects. While Andrews is well-versed on several different airframes, his main focus will be providing technical sales support for Duncan Aviation’s Embraer clients.
04/01/2014 - 12:00
The director of maintenance for a business aircraft owner is not a job or title recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Part 91 operations do not require such a position and yet companies require the work; it is an unenviable job and not for the faint of heart.
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DAC International, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announces that the Federal Aviation Administration has provided Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for the company’s Electronic Flight Bag system including the RPU, Display and Tray assemblies.
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The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) announces the selection of Thomas Miller, director of operations and senior vice president, Regulatory Affairs at Gama Charters, Inc. to the ACSF Board of Governors.
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PremiAir Aviation International Ltd, U.K., announces that it has entered into a transatlantic joint venture with Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc., (ASU) of Boise, ID to bring innovative new night vision technologies to the U.K. and other European countries. Under the terms of the joint venture – which was signed at the recent Helicopter Association International annual HELI-EXPO in Anaheim, CA - PremiAir and ASU will jointly supply, sell and support night vision products, maintenance, training and aircraft modification services in the U.K. and Continental Europe.
04/01/2014 - 12:00
For those who might not know, I don’t have a degree in English or Journalism. I am an A&P. I also had my Inspection Authorization until two years ago when the FAA clarified “actively engaged.” Unfortunately, writing about aviation maintenance management doesn’t meet the FAA’s definition of actively engaged – to “inspect, overhaul, repair, preserve, or replace parts on aircraft, or supervise (i.e., direct and inspect) those activities.”
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Joe Wehrle’s technical expertise in Hawker and Beechcraft products over the years has earned him the label “troubleshooter extraordinaire” when it comes to maintaining these or just about any make and model of business jet.