D.O.M. News
07/01/2011 - 11:00
(Part two of a two-part article on electronic forms – this article discusses the technology used in implementing, creating, receiving and managing eForms, specifically electronic FAA Form 8130-3s from a non-technical perspective.)
07/01/2011 - 11:00
By Thomas Sheckler
Several questions surround the subject of safety management system (SMS) and its associated programs, especially for smaller aviation service providers. Many of these questions stem from unfamiliarity with system safety basics. Confusion is also caused by misinformation generated by various vendors out to sell their own prepackaged SMS products.
This article examines and attempts to dispel four common myths pertaining to safety management programs. These myths include:
• SMS is just management’s newest flavor of the month.
07/01/2011 - 11:00
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has published the information it has received from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials about the process involved in complying with the government’s planned curtailment of the Block Aircraft Registration Request (BARR) program.
07/01/2011 - 11:00
DART announces that its subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received EASA approval for their Emergency Float System for Eurocopter AS355E, F, F1, F2, N, NP model helicopters. FAA and Transport Canada approvals have been previously received.
07/01/2011 - 11:00
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes an announcement from the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) regarding the evolution of the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO), the worldwide safety standard for business aviation operations, and the new management team named to support the program.
07/01/2011 - 11:00
FlightSafety International is announces that it is the first company to receive a Dassault Authorized Training Provider Certificate.
The new Dassault Authorized Training Provider program is designed to ensure that Falcon Jet operators from around the world receive training in accordance with the Falcon Training Policy Manual.
07/01/2011 - 11:00
Gama Aviation, an international business aviation services company headquartered at Farnborough Airport, UK, has achieved Wyvern approval across all of its affiliated operating bases – in Europe, the Americas and the Middle East, Wyvern’s globally recognized seal of aviation safety excellence, ‘The Wyvern Standard’ is the leading quality audit standard developed in conjunction with the most sophisticated and demanding corporate flight departments in the world.
07/01/2011 - 11:00
Bell Helicopter and Cessna Aircraft Company, both Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) companies, broke ground today on a new facility dedicated to service and support for customers in the Asia-Pacific region.
The facility is expected to be complete in the second quarter of 2012 and when fully operational, the facility will employ approximately 90 technicians and office workers.
07/01/2011 - 11:00
CRS Jet Spares announces it has been recertified to the latest revision of ISO 9001:2008 standards.
The certification identifies CRS Jet Spares as meeting important industry standards and requirements such as a higher level of quality control and internal processes. The company, which is approaching 30 years in business, also conforms to AS9120 quality standards.
North Texas Business Aviation Association Awards First Scholarship to UNT Aviation Logistics Student
07/01/2011 - 11:00
North Texas Business Aviation Association (NTBAA) awarded their first ever Scholarship to an aviation logistics student at the University of North Texas in Denton. Amy Coronado, a junior at UNT and Texas native, is the recipient of the $3000 scholarship award. Amy’s interest in global aviation and her strong scholastic accomplishments in the newly formed Aviation Logistics program are what led the NTBAA to offer her the scholarship.
07/01/2011 - 11:00
Vector Aerospace Corporation announces the signing of a Service Agreement between Vector Aerospace Engine Services-Atlantic, Inc. (Vector) and Gulfstream International Airlines (GIA), based in Dania Beach, FL, United States.
As per the terms of the five-year agreement, Vector provides GIA with comprehensive engine repair and overhaul support for the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67D series engine from its Engine Services-Atlantic facility located in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
07/01/2011 - 11:00
Smyrna Air Center has completed its first Power 90 Upgrade conversion for AeroMetric. GE Aviation’s M601E-11A engines are now powering AeroMetric’s King Air E-90 aircraft for its site in Anchorage, AK.
The Power 90 Upgrade Program is a conversion program for owners of King Air 90 aircraft, in which the installed engines are replaced with the 705 shaft-horsepower (shp) GE M601E-11A engines.
07/01/2011 - 11:00
The largest flying airship in the world — the Farmers Airship, a Zeppelin NT owned and operated by Airship Ventures — is headed to EAA AirVenture 2011, where it will offer 45-minute scenic flights over the AirVenture grounds and Winnebagoland for purchase.
07/01/2011 - 11:00
Northrop Grumman Corporation has presented a full-scale model of the RQ-4 Block 10 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to the Northland Community and Technical College Foundation of East Grand Forks, MN. The presentation was part of the Red River Valley ResearchCorridor Unmanned Aviation Systems Action Summit.
07/01/2011 - 11:00
West Star Aviation recently installed the first Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 to Pro Line 21 Upgrade on the Falcon 2000. The upgrade is now available for Pro Line 4-equipped Falcon 2000 and 2000EX aircraft.
The project was completed at the West Star Aviation East Alton, IL location. This upgrade replaces the existing Cathode Ray Tube (CRT), displays with new Liquid Crystal displays (LCD). The new 8X10 inch displays are capable of displaying charts, maps, cameras and graphical weather. Operators may also upgrade the GPS sensors with WAAS for LP/LPV capability.
07/01/2011 - 11:00
AERO Specialties, Inc., a manufacturer and international distributor of aircraft ground support equipment (GSE), has launched a new U.S. Atlantic Division to market, supply and service GSE in the Atlantic coastal region.
A touring product showcase will be an integral component to the Atlantic Division and will offer line operators the opportunity to demo equipment. The product showcase tour will consist of a full array of AERO products, from aircraft tugs to ground power units; visiting FBOs, MROs, and corporate flight departments from Maine to Florida.