D.O.M. News
03/01/2013 - 12:00
As I write this column, it is two weeks after the Super Bowl. These days, the Super Bowl isn’t just a football game to decide the NFL championship. It has become a spectacle of big dollars — not only in the expenses forked out for flashy pre-game festivities and half time shows, but also with the commercials that appear during breaks in play.
03/01/2013 - 12:00
03/01/2013 - 12:00
Before the early versions of the Internet (originally known as ARPANET) ever existed, the airline industry had developed a means to perform data transfers globally via proprietary networks. This need was driven not only by the expansion of airlines and operators moving into every corner of our ever-shrinking world, but by the need to manage their operations and interact with their business partners better. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) assigned the name Type B to the format of the messages.
03/01/2013 - 12:00
AviIT, a software developer and IT service provider focused on the aviation sector, has published several white papers on its website discussing solutions for different customers’ needs. Two white papers are currently available that discuss how AviIT’s eMan product simplified document distribution for Era Helicopters and Metro Aviation. The white papers discuss both clients’ requirements and AviIT solutions that met those needs.
The white papers can be downloaded for viewing at at www.aviit.com/en-gb/case-studies.
02/27/2013 - 15:54
MRO Exchange LLC announces the launch of MROmarketplace.com, the aviation industry’s first online marketplace that facilitates the procurement of aircraft maintenance repair, and overhaul projects by maintenance repair organizations (MROs) and other aircraft service providers.
02/27/2013 - 15:44
Peerless Electronics, Inc., a major factory authorized, stocking distributor of electromechanical and interconnect products, has launched its new online Aerospace e commerce store.
Peerless customers will save time, view at-a-glance status and find it easier to shop online from product catalogs tailored to the aerospace specific industry from Peerless’ large inventory of electro-mechanical and interconnect components.
02/25/2013 - 11:44
Duncan Aviation recently completed the Android™ version of its popular AOG Services app, which makes it easy for Aircraft on Ground (AOG) operators to find the nearest Duncan Aviation location to their current position. The app also offers 24/7 phone numbers and technical representative contact information.
The first version of Duncan Aviation’s AOG Services app was launched in September 2011 for Apple devices. Since then, several improvements have been made. The app is accessible in the field and doesn’t require a data connection after it’s installed.
02/25/2013 - 11:41
Duncan Aviation recently certified the installation of an L-3 Communications Avionics Systems GH-3900.2 Electronic Standby Instrument System for Dassault Falcon 2000 and 2000EX aircraft. This multi-use Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) also includes a Securaplane standby instruments backup battery.
The installation was completed at Duncan Aviation’s Battle Creek, MI, facility, supported by a sales, certification, engineering and production team that included members from across multiple Duncan Aviation locations.
02/23/2013 - 19:35
Austin, TX - DAC International, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announces that the FAA has provided Parts Manufacturer Approvals (PMA) for the company’s GDC62 radio altimeter interface unit and the GDC66 fuel quantity adapter unit.
02/23/2013 - 19:30
GREENSBORO, NC - Atlantic Aero, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announces that the FAA has approved it to add the Cessna Citation X to its repair station license.
Atlantic Aero has invested more than $150,000 in new tooling, training and other related expenses to add the Citation X certification to its repair station license. The company has much prior experience providing interior updates for Citation X operators. The addition of the product to Atlantic Aero’s repair license enables it to complete maintenance activities.
02/23/2013 - 19:28
Teterboro, NJ - Aviation staff solutions provider Jet Professionals began as a two-person company in Shelton, CT, in 1983, created by a pilot and his colleague who saw the need for crew member staffing. Jet Aviation acquired the organization in 1996, thus moving its corporate headquarters to Teterboro, NJ. The company has since expanded globally and added new services.
02/23/2013 - 19:25
Olathe, KS - Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., announces the GRA 5500, a high-performance, all-digital radar altimeter for transport category, helicopter, business and general aviation aircraft. Using patent-pending digital signal processing technology, the GRA 5500 works to provide smooth altitude tracking, resulting in a consistent and highly accurate altitude above ground indication, even over rough terrain, tree canopies, sand and choppy water.
02/22/2013 - 12:55
The aviation maintenance profession has lost a true friend and leader with the sudden passing of Tom Hendershot in Aurora, CO, after a brief illness. Hendershot was 72.
02/18/2013 - 14:05
AviIT, a software developer and IT service provider focused on the aviation sector, has published several white papers on its website discussing solutions for different customers’ needs. Two white papers are currently available that discuss how AviIT’s eMan product simplified document distribution for Era Helicopters and Metro Aviation. The white papers discuss both clients’ requirements and AviIT solutions that met those needs.
02/18/2013 - 14:01
Conklin & de Decker announce the latest release of its innovative LIFE CYCLE COST 2013 Volume I. The most powerful aircraft budgeting and financial analysis tool available, LIFE CYCLE COST from Conklin & de Decker, provides aircraft owners, operators, flight department managers, and aircraft consultants with extensive ownership and operating cost data for more than 400 jets, turboprops, helicopters and piston aircraft.
02/18/2013 - 13:56
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) has introduced the new Embraer Legacy 650 Airframe Program and Platinum level coverage for the Honeywell HTF7000 series of engines.
02/18/2013 - 13:54
In cooperation with helicopter safety experts within the industry, the International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST) has developed a Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS program) toolkit. The free manual will serve as a step-by-step guide for helicopter operators considering or currently implementing a HUMS program or condition-based maintenance program. The guide also will address some unique maintenance challenges specific to helicopter operations
02/12/2013 - 08:36
Baker Aviation, a full-service aircraft maintenance, management and charter company in North Texas,has partnered with Jet Mall, LLC to provide a wider range of services to their customers.
02/01/2013 - 12:00
DART Helicopter Services offers Red Barn Machine’s field maintenance tool kits for Bell 407 aircraft.
The Bell 407 field maintenance tool kit comes in a flyaway case with easy layout guide and includes more than 30 tools to perform routine maintenance on your Bell 407. Tools come packaged in a sturdy Pelican case with foam liner that provides proper order of tools and safe transport.
Key benefits include portability, convenience, cost effectiveness when compared to buying individual tools, and easy storage onboard aircraft.