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.
D.O.M. News
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.
04/01/2013 - 12:00
New orders and commitments for Eurocopter’s helicopter family, along with an unveiling of the latest evolution in its product line, marked the company’s highly successful participation at Heli-Expo 2013 — the rotorcraft industry’s largest international gathering.
04/01/2013 - 12:00
The D.O.M. and HeliMx magazine team was in Las Vegas last month for HAI’s Heli-Expo. To say it was a successful show would be an understatement. The show floor was packed with exhibitors and attendees wanting to learn about the latest products and services for the helicopter industry. In case you missed it, we have included some of the news from Heli-Expo in our expanded news section this month (starting on page 43).
04/01/2013 - 12:00
His business card says he is the vice president of Cincinnati Avionics. But when we asked Scott Cole what his title is, his humble reply was, “You could say I am the person who oversees operations. I’m the one who signs the work order off at the end of the day.”
04/01/2013 - 12:00
In the United States, we have a federal system based on the principle of checks and balances. Each branch (legislative, executive and judicial) has separation of powers, ensuring none exceeds its constitutionally granted authority. Consequently, the legislative branch (Congress) passes laws which are enforced by the executive branch (the president and the expansive bureaucracy) and interpreted by the judicial branch (the courts, including the Supreme Court).
04/01/2013 - 12:00
The first time I picked up a standard aircraft handbook in 1989, I was instantly amazed at the standardized aircraft hardware markings and predetermined set of part numbers that were understood by almost everyone in the aviation maintenance community. I recall studying materials and rivets in FAA Advisory Circular AC43-13, thinking that the aircraft hardware system was pretty fool proof. I could see no reason why anyone would want to alter something that had worked so well for several decades.
04/01/2013 - 12:00
These days, it isn’t uncommon for a company with an air carrier certificate for conducting Part 135 operations to also hold a Part 145 repair station certificate. In this situation, the company’s repair station business performs maintenance on both the aircraft operated by the air carrier as well as other aircraft. For smaller businesses, it isn’t unusual for the company to employ individuals who hold both an airman certificate and a mechanic certificate.
04/01/2013 - 12:00
Today, more than ever, aviation is evolving into a global business. Our front-line sales and customer service representatives may often be the very first people that foreign visitors to our country interact with. Or we may be the first visitor from our company in the customer’s home land. These perceptions and greetings may form lasting impressions to the visitors and hosting personnel. It is important that aviation representatives are trained in the basics of international etiquette and understanding of foreign cultures.
04/01/2013 - 12:00
Greenwich AeroGroup announces the hiring of Brian Dannewitz as the President of Professional Aviation Associates.
04/01/2013 - 12:00
Pro Star Aviation, LLC announces the promotion of Mark Ordung to Avionics Technical Sales.
In his new role, Ordung’s responsibilities will include technical support and quoting all aspects of avionics installations.
04/01/2013 - 12:00
Constant Aviation, LLC, a maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility headquartered at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, announces that David Bowman has been named vice president of operations for the Cleveland facilities.
04/01/2013 - 12:00
When I started this series, I expected to be able to cover all of the elements of electronic signatures in just three issues. As I proceed and dig deeper into the topic, I find it necessary to expand to four issues in order to cover the details well enough to be helpful in understanding how electronic signatures will impact our industry.