For the third year in a row, Duncan Aviation avionics will present technical training workshops at the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) 57th Annual International Convention and Trade Show, March 12-15, in Nashville, TN.
D.O.M. News
03/01/2014 - 12:00
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announces the recipients of its Industry Excellence Awards given annually to individuals, offices, and organizations that have helped improve the general aviation community by demonstrating excellence in their field and the highest level of customer service.
NATA will present awards to the following five recipients:
03/01/2014 - 12:00
Rolls-Royce has completed a long-term agreement with Lockheed Martin worth up to US$1 billion to deliver approximately 600 engines to power future C-130J Super Hercules aircraft.
The agreement secures the Rolls-Royce AE 2100 as the engine of choice for all variants of the C-130J to 2025. The engine agreement will service US Government and International contract requirements between 2014 and 2018.
03/01/2014 - 12:00
Vector Aerospace, a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, announces that its subsidiary, Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services – North America (HS-NA),one of the world’s leading providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul services has completed the successful delivery of a fully refurbished AS332L-1 helicopter to Rainier Heli-Lift
03/01/2014 - 12:00
The recent announcement of Yingling Aviation’s selection to convert a Beechcraft King Air B200 from a standard executive interior to a critical care medical configuration highlights another aspect of the expanding services being offered by the long-time Maintenance Repair Operation (MRO) and Fixed Base Operator (FBO) located at Wichita’s Mid-Continent Airport. Widely known for its popular OASIS interior modifications to Cessna’s Model 208 Caravans, Yingling’s conversion of an EagleMed LLC King Air is indicative of its broadened range of comprehensive maintenance, modification and support
03/01/2014 - 12:00
Blackhawk Modifications, Inc. announces that Absolute Aviation Group (AAG), an aircraft management, sales and acquisition company based in Johannesburg, South Africa, is the newest Sales Center of turboprop performance solutions for Beechcraft King Air 90s and 200s, Caravan 208 and 208Bs, Conquest I and Cheyenne series aircraft.
03/01/2014 - 12:00
AAR’s aircraft maintenance operation in Lake Charles has received certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to work on European aircraft. It’s the latest milestone for the facility, which opened in September and specializes in wide-body aircraft.
03/01/2014 - 12:00
Kitchener Aero Avionics (KAAV) announces the addition of an FAA STC for its “Glass-Cockpit” upgrade to the Eurocopter EC-120 helicopter.
This STC has been granted under FAA Project No. ST07457NY-R.
The Canadian STC was granted in December 2012. The heart of this mod is the Garmin G500H Flight Display system with Helicopter Synthetic Vision (HSVT), an Altitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) and Air Data. Also included is the Garmin GDL-69/69A XM Weather DataLink, an Avidyne TAS-605 Traffic Awareness System, and a Honeywell KRA-405B Radar Altimeter system.
03/01/2014 - 12:00
Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) announces it has received Mexican approval for the installation of its STC approved King Air Aft Jump Seat Kits on all Beechcraft King Air models.
AvFab received EASA approval on installation for all 100, 200, and 300 (including the 350) series King Air Aft Jump Seat Kits in April 2010. In addition, AvFab has U.S., Brazil and Indonesian STC approval for the seats.
03/01/2014 - 12:00
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has also praised the decision by the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California halting the most recent effort by the city of Santa Monica, CA, to close down a vital local airfield for general aviation.
03/01/2014 - 12:00
In late 2013, NASA released a Blueprint for Transforming Global Aviation. Since programs like this tend to drive various government-funded aviation research programs, it is worth reviewing to see how well this plan might affect the industry in the coming years. While government agencies are not known for their ability to forecast the long-term future accurately, neither is private industry. Any such calculated planning from any entity needs to be viewed for what it is — namely, a vision of what could be and perhaps what should be.
NASA’s Mega Drivers
03/01/2014 - 12:00
Despite the cold weather and after a decade of inaction, the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA’s) rulemaking process thawed; the agency released its long-pending aircraft repair station regulations on Jan. 3, 2014.
03/01/2014 - 12:00
Advanced Helicopter Services announces the recent acquisition of Cascade Airframe Repair, a longtime helicopter repair services company based at Boeing Field in Seattle, WA. The company will remain at Boeing Field and will continue to offer comprehensive helicopter repair and maintenance services. Cascade has become known for providing exemplary customer service and support to its clients for almost 40 years, and was founded by Bob and Ruth Ann Starr. The couple will continue their long history of managing the company. Cascade is an Airbus Helicopters and MD Helicopter service center as
03/01/2014 - 12:00
In our previous article, you were going to mediate the disagreement between Joe and Mike. You might be thinking, “Is it really that bad? It’s just a minor disagreement and they will work things out — I don’t have to get involved.” Before we get to any actual discussions or steps you can take, let’s review the implications of the situation to determine if it warrants you stepping in.
03/01/2014 - 12:00
“Although pilots are the stars of our show, women were active in every field of aviation. All of us, men and women alike, need their stories and their inspiration. Remembrance is a sign of honor.”
Kirk House, “Flying High, Pioneer Women in American Aviation”
03/01/2014 - 12:00
Every year, we like to profile an avionics manager for the D.O.M. magazine issue that we take to the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) trade show and convention. I find it interesting to interview avionics professionals and learn about the paths they took in their avionics careers. This month, we interviewed Mark Wilken, director of avionics sales for Moline, IL-based Elliott Aviation. This is Wilken’s story.
03/01/2014 - 12:00
I am currently participating in a weight loss competition. This is a free competition put on by our community. Teams of four to six individuals are competing against other teams to see who can lose the most weight in three months. There are monetary prizes for the highest percentage of body weight lost for the top individuals and teams. I am in a team with my wife, son, and three other friends.
03/01/2014 - 12:00
In a landmark decision on February 13, a U.S. District Court judge sided with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in a motion to dismiss a federal lawsuit brought by the City of Santa Monica over the future of Santa Monica Municipal Airport.