One of the NASCAR circuits leading drivers, Greg Biffle, recently had his Dassault Falcon 50 refurbished and repainted using some of the latest systems available from Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings. The Falcon 50 is one of several aircraft in the ‘Air Biffle’ livery, based at the Statesville, NC airport, which also includes a Cessna 210 and a Bell 206 L3 helicopter.
D.O.M. News
11/06/2012 - 15:18
Contact Aviation, LLC has added to its growing list of STC offerings with the acquisition of the following STCs:
10/30/2012 - 06:26
Clayton, MO October 30, 2012 – Sabreliner Corporation has recently taken significant steps to expand their reach throughout the business aviation market, and align its many business areas into one unified brand. Sabreliner Corporation unveiled this new look at NBAA 2012.
10/23/2012 - 09:45
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. will showcase its full fleet of aircraft, including the recently certified Gulfstream G650 and G280, at the 65th Annual National Business Aviation Association Meeting & Convention in Orlando from Oct. 30-Nov. 1.
Gulfstream’s static display at Orlando Executive Airport will include the G650, G550, G450, G280 and G150.
10/23/2012 - 09:20
As part of the overall development strategy for Cambridge Airport and Marshall Business Aviation (MBA), it has been decided to bring together all business aviation-related activities under the management of Steve Jones, Managing Director, MBA/MEA.
For practical purposes, this will include the overall responsibility for the development of business aviation strategy, the management of business aviation, hangars and ramp facilities and the FBO (fixed base operations) which is currently franchised operationally to ExecuJet.
10/19/2012 - 15:27
LA GUARDIA AIRPORT, New York (October 19, 2012) - A.L. Ueltschi, founder of FlightSafety International, passed away peacefully at his home in Vero Beach, Florida last evening. He was 95.
A message from Bruce Whitman, CEO:
10/19/2012 - 09:50
October 9, 2012 -Pro Star Aviation, LLC, nationally recognized and respected in the aviation industry, announced their recent appointment of Daniel Hodgins as Sales Manager.
In his new role, Hodgins will represent Pro Star Aviation in all matters related to our customers and promote avionics and maintenance services for the continued expansion of Pro Star Aviation.
10/19/2012 - 09:27
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced plans to increase employment at its Brunswick, Ga., facility by approximately 20 percent in the next year to support growing volume in completions work. The site currently has 174 employees, including nearly 90 technicians.
10/03/2012 - 21:17
East Alton, IL - West Star Aviation recently announced changes within its sales team. Greg Byrnes has been named senior vice president of sales, while Rick Brainard (previously vice president of sales) moves to the role of vice president of business development. The changes are effective immediately.
Byrnes acted as vice president of sales and new business development at Gulfstream Aerospace for the last 17 years. As a new member of the West Star team, he will be responsible for generating the maintenance and modification sales for all West Star Aviation locations.
10/03/2012 - 20:42
Vero Beach, FL - Piper Aircraft Inc. (Piper) and Aircraft Technical Publishers (ATP) announce that, beginning Dec. 5, 2012, access to all Piper maintenance publications and regulatory documents will be available exclusively through the ATP Aviation Hub online service and ATP’s NavigatorV desktop platform. Until that time, Piper customers can access Piper’s manuals and technical publications through Avantext Inc., which will continue to serve as Piper’s exclusive distributor of all Piper maintenance publications and regulatory documents until Dec. 4, 2012.
10/03/2012 - 20:35
Washington, D.C. - The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) recently joined with general aviation (GA) advocacy group leaders, U.S. senator Mark Begich, state aviation policymakers and local aviation supporters to highlight the importance of all GA, including business aviation, in Alaska.
10/03/2012 - 14:11
The Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) announces that the FAA could see its budget slashed by more than $1 billion if sequestration goes ahead as planned according to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
OMB reported that the FAA will have its $15.9 billion budget reduced by $1.04 billion annually, stating that the FAA’s “ability to oversee and manage the Nation’s airspace and air traffic control will be reduced.”
10/03/2012 - 13:44
Washington, DC, October 3, 2012 – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced that Congressman John L. Mica (R-7-FL) will be a featured speaker during the Opening General Session at NBAA's 65th Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2012), which runs Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 at the Orange County Convention Center and Showalter Flying Service on Orlando Executive Airport in Orlando, FL.
Mica serves as the chairman of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, which is one of the largest congressional panels in the U.S. House of Representatives.
10/01/2012 - 12:00
This summer, the FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to revise 14 CFR Part 145, the regulation governing aviation repair stations. The rewrite continues the process that began in 2006; after reviewing the comments received to its earlier proposal, the FAA withdrew it in 2009 to better address industry concerns, especially regarding the proposed ratings system and capabilities list.
10/01/2012 - 12:00
The Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) announces that the Federal Aviation Administration has extended the comment period for its notice of proposed rulemaking that was published on May 21, which is a proposed rewrite of Part 145. The original deadline for the comment period was set for Aug. 20, but it has now been extended until Nov. 19.
AEA joined with other associations in Washington, D.C., to put forward a unified voice and requested an extension to this critical and wide-ranging proposal regarding how AEA members operate their repair station businesses.
10/01/2012 - 12:00
When it came time to chose the recipient of D.O.M. magazine’s inaugural Above and Beyond Award, one name quickly rose to the surface. We are proud to announce that Ken MacTiernan has received our 2012 Above and Beyond Award. A plaque was presented to MacTiernan. He will also receive a BK6000 digital borescope that was generously donated by Snap-on Industrial.
10/01/2012 - 12:00
The step change is happening in the air transport industry in regards to data communications, Internet technologies being introduced and increased use of software and COTS-based system, which is creating massive opportunities for those new to the industry. Unfortunately, some of these opportunities are for those with less-than-savory goals.