Jerry Siebenmark
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Aircraft

NIAR Werx's 777 Cargo Conversion a 'Beachhead' Program

Under the 777 project, Werx will assist in the development of an STC for the conversion that will be owned by partner company Kansas Modification Center.
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Aircraft

Cessna Citation 500 Type Certification Marks 50 Years

The first model of the Cessna Citation family of business jets received FAA type certification on Sept. 9, 1971.
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Aircraft

EASA Awards King Air 360/360ER/260 Type Certification

Currently, the Beechcraft King Air fleet numbers more than 460 in Europe.
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Charter & Fractional

KKR Invests $40 Million More in Jet Edge

KKR's $40 million preferred equity investment in charter operator Jet Edge International follows a $150 million investment in June.
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Maintenance and Modifications

A&P Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Parts Certification

David Alexander Barcena certified commercial aircraft parts as ready for service using tags from his former employer.
Aircraft

Wichita Firm Looks To Improve Caravan with Wheel Pants

Whind LLC says its Cessna Caravan wheel pants will improve cruise speed and reduce emissions.
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Maintenance and Modifications

GA Telesis MRO Services Adds Radome Testing Facility

Radome testing on a variety of business and commercial airframes will be conducted at GA Telesis MRO Services Group's Florida facility.

On Air Dining Sees Rebound After Investment, Expansion

The UK-based private aviation caterer and concierge expanded its Farnborough and Stansted operations at the height of the pandemic lockdown.
Rotorcraft

Milestone Leasing Three AW139s to Thai Aviation

The intermediate twin AW139s will be used by Thai Aviation Services to support an offshore production and exploration contract in the Gulf of Thailand.
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Aircraft

Embraer Delivers Its 1,500th Business Jet

The milestone delivery was an Embraer Phenom 300E to Haute Aviation of Switzerland.
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Safety

Bombardier Announces Dates for Safety Standdown 2021

The Canadian airframer's Safety Standdown is in its 25th year.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Partners with Western Tech for Mx Techs

Constant Aviation has expanded its AOG mobile response network by more than 15 percent this year.
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Training and Workforce

Scholarships Offer Textron Aviation, Spirit Interviews

The Metallica-sponsored scholarships at WSU Tech are aimed at training for aviation sheet metal and process mechanics.
Charter & Fractional

Elite Jets Increases Staff as Charter Demand Rises

Elite Jets has increased staffing by 21 percent.
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Cowen Analysts Upgrade Textron on Bizjet, eVTOL Vigor

Cowen analysts note several factors that could extend business jet demand and improve profitability for Textron Aviation and its parent company.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Deutsche Aircraft, Aero-Bildung Partner on Mx Training

Deutsche Aircraft said the cooperation agreement with Aero-Bildung will be part of its aircraft mechanic recruitment strategy.
Maintenance and Modifications

Avcon STCs Dual 400-amp Starter-generator for King Airs

Avcon's STC provides total generator capacity of 800 amps for King Airs equipped with Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67A turboprop engines.
Aircraft

Product Support Survey 2021, Part 2: Flight Deck Avionics, Cabin Management Systems and Airborne Connectivity

Garmin is once again the Overall Average leader in the Flight Deck Avionics segment in AIN’s 2021 Product Support Survey
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Avionics

Avtrade Pegs Ametek Units for Avionics, Radio MRO

Muirhead Avionics and Antavia have entered a joint, three-year component repair support agreement with Avtrade.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Duncan Begins Fourth Installation of Bongiovi System

The Bongiovi audio system uses small transducers mounted on the backside of cabin panels to transmit sound.

Priester Aviation Partners in ERAU's Project Liftoff

The Project Liftoff program is aimed at developing a diverse and inclusive talent base in aviation.

Bluetail Closes $2.1 Million in Venture Funding Round

Bluetail will use the funding to add features to its digitized business aircraft records services.

Tamarack 'Set to Grow' Following Bankruptcy Exit

Tamarack Aerospace's active winglet fleet now numbers more than 140.

JSSI Parts & Leasing Targets Growth in EMEA

JSSI Parts & Leasing names Ben Edwards as regional manager for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa to expand business in the region.
Charter & Fractional

Avia Solutions Group Launches Skyllence Charter Broker

Skyllence serves as a broker for private and group jet charters.
Maintenance and Modifications

Advent Aircraft Systems Taps Cutter as eABS Dealer

More than 185 aircraft around the world are equipped with Advent Aircraft Systems’ eABS anti-skid braking system.
Aircraft

Denali Achieves First Ground Runs of Catalyst Engine

Textron Aviation expects certification of the turboprop single Beechcraft Denali in 2023.
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Hangar Developer Sky Harbour Receives $166M in Bond Sale

Sky Harbour is a developer of private, business aviation hangar campuses.
Maintenance and Modifications

ATP, Flightdocs Plan Further Growth with New Investment

Accel-KKR provides ATP with "significant growth investment."
Maintenance and Modifications

AeroParts Now Adds JSSI Parts & Leasing as Customer

AeroParts Now is a developer of integrated aircraft parts management and sales software.