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Amy Laboda

Blackhawk (Stand 483) has closed a deal for another XP42 (<a href="http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aviation-international-news/2008-10-08/standardaero-gets-stc-king-air-200-pt6a-42-upgrade">PT6A-42</a>) King Air aircraft upgrade here at EBACE 2012. The modification company is one of the largest non-OEM buyers of new Pratt &amp; Whitney turboprop engines in the world. The lucky King Air scheduled for a facelift and performance boost is BB-748, operated by Halsted Aviation of Zimbabwe. Beechcraft Service Center National Airways, based at Lanseria Airport, South Africa, will install the PT6A-42 engines to replace and upgrade the aircraft’s original engines, thereby improving its climb rate, fuel specifics, single-engine service ceiling and true airspeed.

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

Boost for Zimbabwe King Air

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Curt Epstein

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

The AD-mandated process takes two weeks

Yingling Completes Its 1st Falcon Dry Bay Modification

Sarah Rose

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Dash 8-400 cargo fleet expands

De Havilland Canada Sells Freighter Kits to Advantage Air

Fan case mount rings ring true

GKN Aerospace Scales Additive Production

Large fleet operator earned approval for its ETL platform

Luxaviation Earns Bizav First with EASA Tech Log Nod

Kerry Lynch

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Upgrade option will nearly double time on wing

Pratt & Whitney Offers Hot Section Upgrade for GTF

Amy Wilder

System uses existing wiring for easier installation

PWI’s LED Cabin Lighting Cleared for Citation 650

Partners show the future of aerospace alloys

Constellium, Tarmac Recycle Aircraft Aluminum for Reuse

Charlotte Bailey

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

News about commercial airlines, including regulations, aircraft orders, safety, acquisitions, and mergers.

EBACE Convention News 2012

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