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Engines
Bizjet completes Spey maintenance event
Tulsa, Okla.-based BizJet International announced the completion of its first Spey midlife event after becoming a Rolls-Royce-authorized overhaul facility.
Airports
London Luton Airport gets line maintenance
Hamlin Jet has joined with Northern Executive Aviation (NEA) of Manchester, UK, to open a satellite service center at London Luton Airport (EGGW).
Aircraft
Butler an bizjet target Learjet 20s for RVSM
The worldwide fleet of approximately 500 Learjet 20-series aircraft is the target for an RVSM solution offered by Olathe, Kan.-based Butler National.
Maintenance and Modifications
DatcoMedia is rosetta stone of MX software
One of the major irritants with software is that few maintenance programs interact with one another.
Maintenance and Modifications
Eaton marketing drip-free couplings to bizav
Nobody likes to disconnect a push-pull primary fluid line and take a shower in jet fuel or hydraulic fluid, especially in a combat situation.
Maintenance and Modifications
Wing Aviation to build second paint hangar
After only one year in business, Wing Aviation is adding a second 20,000-sq-ft paint facility to handle steadily increasing business.
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer engineer receives MX Award
Cezar Lima, Embraer’s senior manager for fleet maintenance support, received the Overhaul & Maintenance Award for his outstanding achievement in aviation m
Rotorcraft
Never say never again: Bond Helicopters returns
The prodigal sons of the North Sea oil-support community, brothers Stephen and Peter Bond, have returned to the fray more than eight weeks early.
Rotorcraft
‘Smart’ system could reduce helicopter noise and vibration
Reducing vibration and noise is key to the goal of gaining public acceptance of the rotorcraft as a routine mode of transport.
Rotorcraft
European Feedback Needed
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is inviting European operators to comment on its proposed operations and licensing regulations.
Rotorcraft
Norsk Wins Barents Sea Contract
A 16-month, $16 million (including options) contract to service new Statoil Snøehvit production platforms in the Barents Sea has been awarded to Norsk Heli
Avionics
EGPWS Standard on S-76s, S-92s
Sikorsky plans to make Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning Systems (EGPWS) standard equipment on all future production S-76s and S-92s.
Rotorcraft
Modular EC 135 Revealed
Eurocopter has developed its own concept of a modular helicopter to meet what it believes are the security requirements of the new generation of EU members
Charter & Fractional
Jet2000 to conduct trials with M-101T
Russian charter firm Jet2000 reached an agreement with Kaskol, Sokol and Myasischev, which jointly developed the M-101T Sokol (formerly Gzhel), to conduct
Markets watch for weakness as Independence takes flight
The new discount-fare incarnation of Atlantic Coast Airlines known as Independence Air on June 16 launched revenue service with the first cadre of Bombardi
Finnish Regional Joins Star Alliance
Finland’s Blue1 last month became the first regional airline ever to join the Star Alliance.
Aircraft
Boeing Denies Pullout from RRJ
Despite the standoff between Boeing and the Russian government over import tax relief for U.S.-made commercial jets, the Chicago-based manufacturer i
Mesa Examines Low-fare Option
Keenly aware that code-share partner US Airways might not survive the growing threat of another bankruptcy, Mesa Air Group has expanded its contingencies t
Shuttle America, US Air To Part
Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Shuttle America will sever all ties with US Airways effective October 2, leaving four more destinations without scheduled service fr
ACA in Hot Water with FAA
The FAA has proposed fining Sterling, Va.-based Atlantic Coast Airlines $1.5 million for failure to perform mandated maintenance work on “several aircraft.
Embraer Wins Financing Reprieve
GE Capital Aviation Services last month secured $220.8 million in financing from Brazil’s BNDES development bank for 10 Embraer 170s destined for US Airway
Pilots flex newfound muscle to block AA commuter plan
A federal arbitrator’s ruling to award the Allied Pilots Association $23.2 million for American Airlines’ scope-clause violations appears to have achieved
Aussie service crisis fueling, ire of 'second-class citizens'
While industry groups in the U.S.
Avionics
Arinc, Telenor announce ‘mobile in the sky’ plan
Will passengers flying on business jets and airliners really ever be able to use their personal cellphones to make and receive calls in flight? There is ev
Avionics
Avidyne picks XM Satellite Weather
Avidyne has selected XM WX Satellite Weather to provide broadcast datalink weather for the avionics maker’s FlightMax EX500 multifunction displays and Flig
Avionics
CMC’s pilot-friendly EFB features FMS-style keys
CMC Electronics has introduced the CMA-1100, a handheld electronic flight bag (EFB) computer for the cockpit that fills a gap between off-the-shelf tablet
Avionics
Much more than just charts, Jeppesen delivers the weather
Back in the early 1930s, when Capt.
Regulations and Government
Bizav shines brightly in FAA’s crystal ball
Business aviation continues to be a bright spot in the FAA’s annual aviation forecast, with top executives of two business jet manufacturers and the leadin
Avionics
Federal Express makes major commitment for HUD and EVS
In the world’s first major commitment to head-up display and enhanced vision technology by a civil operator, Federal Express announced late last year that
Avionics
Chelton cockpit upgrade gives new life to old jets
The Cessna Citation 501 has served nobly in a variety of roles over the course of the last three decades.
