Concorde has received STC and PMA approvals for ATR 42/72 Series, Boeing 737-600, -700, -800, -900 Series, Bombardier DHC-8-100, -200, -300, -400 Series, Embraer EMB-500 (Phenom 100), MD Helicopters MD-900, and FAA-PMA approval for Learjet 40/45 emergency battery.
ATR 42 Series: ATR 72 Series, STC No. ST03930AT has been FAA approved to replace the nickel-cadmium main battery with Concorde’s TSO approved RG-380E/44 (OE on many corporate aircraft) and the nickel-cadmium emergency battery with Concorde’s TSO approved RG-42. FAA-PMA Approved Supplement No. 97.
D.O.M. News
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Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, recently was presented with the Bill Olson Award of Excellence during the 2011 Cargo Helicopters Users Conference in Huntsville, Alabama.
“Summit Aviation’s support to units in the field has been exemplary,” said project manager for Cargo Helicopters Col. Robert L. Marion. “Summit’s efficiency in removing, packaging and shipping parts worldwide has saved the United States Army hundreds of thousands of dollars in repair costs and countless hours of aircraft downtime.”
11/01/2011 - 12:00
Aircell, a leading provider of in-flight connectivity for business aviation, announces that its Aircell Axxess® communications system and Data Interface Unit (DIU) have received approval in SITA’s Validation, Assessment & Qualification (VAQ) program. As FANS over Iridium (FOI) technology continues to emerge, this qualification is a critical milestone because it validates that Aircell’s satcom equipment meets all the performance requirements for operation in a FANS (Future Air Navigation System) environment.
11/01/2011 - 12:00
DART Helicopter Services (DHS) announces that DART Aerospace Ltd. (DAS) have received FAA approval of the following new Maintenance Kits for the AgustaWestland AW139 / AB139 Cargo Door Fwd Opening, Maintenance Step, Floor Protector Kit and Engine Wash Kit. Transport Canada and EASA approvals are pending.
Cargo Door Fwd Opening Kit
11/01/2011 - 12:00
Dallas Airmotive, a BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul Group (ERO) company, has added a new mobile service vehicle to its U.S. fleet. Based in St. Louis, Missouri the new mobile unit will cover the central United States including the Chicago area and offer a wide range of engine repair services including on site hot section inspection for Honeywell 36 series auxiliary power units and compressor carbon seal repair.
The Dallas Airmotive U.S. mobile fleet is now comprised of four shop level capable vehicles and eight lighter duty pickup trucks.
11/01/2011 - 12:00
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) announced at NBAA that Clint Bowyer, Kansas native and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver, has signed an order for upgrades to his Beechcraft Premier IA following new product announcements by Hawker Beechcraft Services (HBS). Bowyer is the launch customer for a Synthetic Vision System (SVS) upgrade to his Pro Line 21 displays, new aftermarket winglets by Winglet Technology and an Aircell ATG 5000 installation.
11/01/2011 - 12:00
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the Corporate Angel Network (CAN) applaud the $220,000 raised on October 12 through an industry benefit held to support CAN’s life-saving flights for cancer patients.
“The business aviation community has long understood the need to ‘give back,’ and that was clearly in evidence in this show of support for CAN’s work,” says NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “The contributions raised through our benefit will make a difference in many people’s lives.”
11/01/2011 - 12:00
The Lindbergh Foundation announced at the annual NBAA conference that Jeppesen has joined the Aviation Green Alliance as a Founding Member.
11/01/2011 - 12:00
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) announced at NBAA that all of its turbine-powered aircraft are approved to use biofuels — a renewable resource that can help reduce the use of fossil fuels and minimize carbon emissions. To be used in HBC aircraft, they must meet American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM) turbine fuel standards.
11/01/2011 - 12:00
Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc., has obtained Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for the first Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system available for the Eurocopter AS350B3e model helicopter with the Turbomeca Arriel 2D engine.
The Donaldson IBF approval adds the AS350B3e to the existing Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for both single hydraulic aircraft (PN#112005-101) and dual hydraulic aircraft (PN#121001-101).
11/01/2011 - 12:00
Honeywell Aerospace has approved Executive Aircraft Maintenance (EAM) of Scottsdale, AZ to provide TPE331 turboprop component repair services.
EAM is authorized to perform Level 3 Services on TPE331-1 through -14 engine components, subcomponents and parts listed in Honeywell maintenance manuals within EAM’s FAA-approved capabilities.
11/01/2011 - 12:00
Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) announces that it signed an agreement with Aircraft Technical Publishers (ATP®) to collaborate on an advanced technical documentation distribution solution supporting operators of Sikorsky civil helicopters worldwide. SAS is the aftermarket business of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp.
11/01/2011 - 12:00
Duncan Aviation has recently updated its Straight Talk About RVSM ebook to include the newest information from the FAA clarifying requirements for Height Monitoring. This addition makes the book an even more valuable tool to understanding FAA RVSM maintenance programs.
“Though nearly every general aviation aircraft required to be RVSM-certified has received RVSM certification, maintaining that certification has become a cloudy process for operators” says Jeff King, Duncan Aviation’s chief inspector of Satellites and Components.
11/01/2011 - 12:00
Duncan Aviation has also updated its Straight Talk About ADS-B ebook to include the newest information on TCAS II change 7.1 software.
Authored by Duncan Aviation’s avionics experts, Straight Talk About ADS-B provides operators with the right information to make informed decisions in regards to ADS-B compliance. Since its digital release on March 17, the ebook has had more than 430 downloads, providing hundreds of operators valuable information in regards to ADS-B.
11/01/2011 - 12:00
Conklin & de Decker announces that Aircraft Cost Evaluator (ACE) subscribers can now access ACE cost reports and compare aircraft fixed and variable costs on-line with any internet browser.
11/01/2011 - 12:00
Continuum Applied Technology announces an agreement with Starlink Aviation to implement CORRIDOR Aviation Service Software in their Montreal-based MRO business.
11/01/2011 - 12:00
AviIT, Inc. the makers of The eMan Solution announces that Greenwich AeroGroup has selected The eMan Solution, the aviation industry’s first and only, centralized, technical publications management and delivery solution, to be implemented at Greenwich AeroGroup MRO locations.
The eMan Solution empowers all authorized users to gain instant access to all technical publications including, OEM applications, flight operations content, company maintenance documentation and virtually any other electronic application or file via the convenience of the secure eMan Solution portal.
11/01/2011 - 12:00
MSP Aero announces its recent Wi-Fi certification for the G200.
11/01/2011 - 12:00
StarPort, a subsidiary of Cambata Aviation International, LLC, announces its addition of aviation industry veteran Bruce Van Allen as director of marketing for the full-service fixed-based operator (FBO) located at Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB).
11/01/2011 - 12:00
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