Senior Editor

Jerry Siebenmark

European maintenance and modification center Sabena technics delivered a Bombardier Global 7500 to an undisclosed VVIP customer following a complete modification system to add self-defense capabilities.
The project called for France-based Sabena to develop the first EASA supplemental type certificate for installation of the Leonardo Miysis directed infrared countermeasure system on an ultra-long-range business jet. The manufacture and integration of mechanical and electrical kits were also part of the project.
Sabena has performed self-protection system installations on a variety of VVIP aircraft including Airbus and Boeing jets and Lockheed C-130s. “This is a great new opportunity to demonstrate the strong know-how we have acquired on aircraft protection system integration,” said Sabena senior v-p of sales and business development Daniel Soltani. “Our growing portfolio of projects indicates our ability to successfully design, manufacture, install and certify any self-defense system on any aircraft type with any OEM.”

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.

Sabena Installs Leonardo Defense System on Global 7500

Sabena technics installs the Leonardo Miysis directed infrared countermeasure system on a VVIP Bombardier Global 7500.

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Matt Thurber

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

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.

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.

Software is for MRO facilities and continuing airworthiness management organizations

Team Targets Fatigue Management for Aircraft Mx Techs

Jessica Reed

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

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.

LT-2400 enables verification of system integrity before scheduling formal inspections

AIR Quality Training Introduces Pitot-static Leak Tester

Facility is the company’s tenth and will be joined by one in Sydney

Bombardier Adds Line Maintenance Station in Perth

Amy Wilder

News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

MRO’s technicians will perform quick-turn repairs and troubleshooting 

Elevate MRO Partners with JSX for Light Maintenance

Charles Alcock

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 and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

Work on the wing, cabin, and landing gear was conducted during a 2C inspection 

Falcon 900EX Upgraded with Extensive Mods in South Africa

Curt Epstein

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

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Team Targets Fatigue Management for Aircraft Mx Techs

Software is for MRO facilities and continuing airworthiness management organizations

AIR Quality Training Introduces Pitot-static Leak Tester

LT-2400 enables verification of system integrity before scheduling formal inspections

Bombardier Adds Line Maintenance Station in Perth

Facility is the company’s tenth and will be joined by one in Sydney

Elevate MRO Partners with JSX for Light Maintenance

MRO’s technicians will perform quick-turn repairs and troubleshooting

Falcon 900EX Upgraded with Extensive Mods in South Africa

Work on the wing, cabin, and landing gear was conducted during a 2C inspection

Enstrom Adds to Service Network in Ontario, Canada

Heli-Lynx is now an authorized maintenance provider

Gogo Obtains PMA for Galileo HDX Broadband Antenna

STC work will be underway for installation on 30 aircraft types of all sizes

West Star Launches 109,000-sq-ft Expansion in Grand Junction

Project includes more than 100,000 sq ft of additional hangar, backshop, and ramp space

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