Content Archive: October 2014

Avionics

JetSupport Gets Garmin Dealership Approval

The Netherlands company can provide modification, installation of new equipment, parts support, and cockpit and software upgrades.
Maintenance and Modifications

Mxi Technologies Names Bill Cavitt President and CEO

Cavitt is also a member of the company’s board of directors.
Maintenance and Modifications

SoCal Jets Names Marty Owens Manager of New Business Development

Owens will focus on developing the company’s relationships with key accounts and seeking new business opportunities.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Issues Final Rule on Airbus Helicopters EC130B4

The new AD is intended to detect cracks in the tailboom junction frame.
Regulations and Government

Johnson: DHS Will Add Customs Pre-Clearance Locations

The U.S. will expand its customs pre-clearance locations overseas, according to Homeland Security secretary Jeh Johnson.
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Engines

Contract Awarded for Seventh Batch of F135 Engines

The U.S. Navy awarded Pratt & Whitney a contract modification on October 14 for a seventh low-rate initial production lot of F135 engines.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Reveals New G500 and G600 Business Jets

Gulfstream Reveals New G500 and G600 Business Jets
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Donated Aviation-themed Auction Items Flow in for NBAA/CAN Soirée

Items includes Cessna Citation CJ/CJ1/CJ2 initial type rating course at FlightSafety and Breitling and Hamilton watches.

Nextant Delivers First 400XTi to the UK

British charter operator SaxonAir will operate the first Nextant remanufactured jet in the UK.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Racks Up Launch Orders for New G500

Qatar signed a memorandum of understanding today for up to 20 Gulfstreams, while Flexjet placed an order for 50 aircraft, including options.
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