The topic this month is one that I have had a lot of fun with since it first happened in December 2008. I have discovered, however, that it is not as funny as I once thought. I was recently at a conclave of top maintenance managers from across the country and I was shocked to hear how some of us, that is “we the industry,” have chosen to respond to what I consider one of the biggest blunders of regulatory interpretation that has occurred since I got started in the industry back in the late 1980s. Geez, I’m getting old.
D.O.M. News
07/01/2013 - 12:00
06/21/2013 - 11:42
West Star Aviation recently launched a new and improved version of their “Experience on Call” app. Specifically designed for iPhone and iPad users, the free app is now available and can be downloaded from the iTunes Store.
06/21/2013 - 11:37
Peerless Electronics Inc. has joined Aeroxchange www.aeroxchange.com, a business-to-business Internet marketplace.
06/21/2013 - 11:26
ICON Aircraft announces that it raised its fourth and final round of equity funding in May. The round, which totals over $60 million, included investors from North America, Europe, and Asia. The company will use the funds to complete production preparations, demonstrate regulatory compliance, ramp up full-scale aircraft production, and perform R&D to expand its model line.
06/21/2013 - 11:02
Tanis Aircraft Products announces a Supplemental Type Certificate for the AgustaWestland AW119 for installation of Tanis Preheat System. AgustaWestland has already placed an order for 15 STC Preheat Systems; Part Number TSHAW119-2862-115; for its customer Life Flight Network.
06/01/2013 - 12:00
Duncan Aviation has officially opened its ninth AOG engine Rapid Reponse location, this one within the Trimec Aviation facility on Meacham International Airport in Fort Worth, TX.
06/01/2013 - 12:00
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announces it has signed an exclusive spare parts consignment agreement with aviation services provider Air Works India Engineering Pvt. Ltd. Under the agreement, Gulfstream positions frequently needed aircraft replacement parts at Air Works’ warehouse in Bengaluru, India, while Air Works arranges for parts warehousing, customs clearance and delivery to customers.
Gulfstream began stocking parts at Air Works’ warehouse adjacent to Bengaluru International Airport in April. The approximate parts value is expected to reach $15 million by the end of 2013.
06/01/2013 - 12:00
Jet Aviation Geneva recently completed the refurbishment of its FBO. The new facility is already welcoming customers and was publicly unveiled at an opening celebration at the European Business
Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in June.
06/01/2013 - 12:00
Associated Air Center (AAC), StandardAero’s Large Transport Category, VIP Completions Center in Dallas, TX, has taken delivery of a Boeing 757-200ER for an undisclosed Latin American Head of State.
The scope of work includes scheduled maintenance, cabin/cabin systems enhancements and communication upgrades, along with incorporating Service Bulletin (SB), Airworthiness Directives (AD) requirements.
06/01/2013 - 12:00
West Star Aviation is now offering interior services at its Columbia, SC (CAE) location. The new interior shop is fully equipped to complete a variety of partial interior work, including upholstery, panel recovery and carpet. West Star does not currently offer woodworking services at CAE; however, it has an aggressive plan to add additional capabilities and staff members in the near future.
06/01/2013 - 12:00
Sporty’s Sweepstakes airplane for 2014 is an all-new Van’s RV-12. This aircraft is the first factory-built airplane from Van’s, a leading designer of kit aircraft.
More than just a factory-built aircraft, Sporty’s RV-12 is part of Van’s Signature Series. This series includes the first 12 aircraft manufactured and features deluxe upholstery with memory foam seats, an autopilot and a stunning custom paint scheme. These 12 aircraft feature Dick Van Grunsven’s signature on the side.
06/01/2013 - 12:00
ARGUS International is pleased to announce the new senior aviation analyst for the Market Intelligence division, Kurt Kuhl. The addition of Kuhl comes as the company experiences growth and demand for market research and aviation market intelligence around the globe. Kuhl will be based at the ARGUS headquarters in Cincinnati, OH and will report directly to Shirley Mason, senior vice president.
06/01/2013 - 12:00
A reproduction of the airplane that flew the world’s first scheduled airline service will be on prominent display in the Vintage area at AirVenture Oshkosh 2013. The Benoist (pronounced BEN-wah) Type XIV is a biplane flying boat being recreated for the Duluth Aviation Institute in Hangar 10 at Duluth, Minnesota’s Sky Harbor Airport.
06/01/2013 - 12:00
Peerless Electronics Inc. announces its online OTTO Controls e-store is now open!
The store offers a vast selection of Otto’s toggle, rocker, Hall Effect and pushbutton switches, switch guards, grips and accessories.
Many of these switches are sealed and are ideal for industries with demanding environments such as marine, aviation, truck, bus and specialty vehicles, medical equipment and the military.
Peerless stocks more than 500 different switches from OTTO Controls.
06/01/2013 - 12:00
With the increasing popularity of personal electronic devices (PEDs), charging in flight is a necessity. EMTEQ’s intelliUSB SR has changed the way passengers and pilots stay charged in flight.
06/01/2013 - 12:00
Tronair manufactures a full line of quality, OEM-approved tripod and axle jacks. The threaded rams of all five- through 30-ton tripod jacks are equipped with hand wheel safety nuts. Air pumps are available on jacks where they are not standard.
For more information, visit www.tronair.com.
06/01/2013 - 12:00
Have you ever gone to perform an inspection, only to realize that it requires a specific test box? When you call the aircraft manufacturer, you learn it doesn’t support the very box it recommends. ShockBox has set out to remedy that problem by developing a series of rugged
06/01/2013 - 12:00
Larson Electronics offers a high-intensity LED light designed to provide powerful output and rugged durability in a compact design. Featuring more than 14,000 lumens of light output and heavy-duty construction, the LEDP5W-30-1227-20C high-intensity LED light can be run from standard wall outlet current and provides operators with an efficient and powerful alternative to hot-running 400-watt metal Halide lamps.