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Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer Expands Support in Middle East and Africa
Embraer and EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering have signed a five-year agreement designating the MRO an authorized service center for the Embraer E17
Maintenance and Modifications
Chromalloy Coating Enhances Engine Performance
Chromalloy is offering a new thermal barrier coating it claims enhances the performance of gas turbine engines.
Maintenance and Modifications
AAT Aircraft Maintenance Receives Part 145 Approval
Dallas-based AAT Aircraft Maintenance has been certified as an FAA-approved Part 145 repair station.
Maintenance and Modifications
Snap-on System Automatically Tracks Tools
Tool manufacturer and distributor Snap-on Industrial has introduced the ATC 5 tool-control system, which combines software, a keyless entry system, foam-
FBOs
Addison Intercepts Bizav Flights as Snow Gripped Dallas
Two freak Dallas-area winter storms–one ice, the other snow–in the days leading up to the Super Bowl were bad news for air travelers trying to get to the b
Aircraft
AIN Blog: The Airborne Intelligence Conundrum
When it comes to defense coverage, AIN naturally focuses on airborne systems and platforms, including some very high-tech stuff, of course.
Aircraft
Light Air Support Contenders are Tested by U.S. Air Force
Flight evaluations of the two contenders for the U.S.
Aircraft
Airbus Sees Progress, and a Setback, for A330MRTT
Airbus Military has flight-tested the fuselage refueling unit (FRU) of the
Aircraft
UK Chinook Upgrade Flies, More Details Emerge
Boeing announced the first flight of an upgraded 
Aircraft
Marshall Pursues Its Core C-130 Hercules Business
Marshall Aerospace took steps to boost the future of its core business: C-130 Hercules maintenance and support.
Aircraft
Fifth Boeing 747-8 Freighter Enters Flight-test Program
The fifth Boeing 747-8 Freighter took to the air for the first time today from Paine Field in Everett, Wash.
Aircraft
Airbus To Raise A330 Rate to 10 a Month
Airbus has decided to raise the production rate for its A330 family to 10 aircraft a month starting in the second quarter of 2013, the company announced to
Aircraft
Sikorsky Takes Minority Stake in Eclipse Aerospace
Sikorsky Aircraft completed a “minority equity investment” in Albuquerque, N.M.-based Eclipse Aerospace yesterday.
Rotorcraft
China Begins Helicopter Trials To Open Airspace
China’s aviation authorities started to allow helicopters to fly in low-altitude airspace last week, as a first step toward
Rotorcraft
Rotorcraft Pioneer Charles Kaman Passes Away
Helicopter pioneer, inventor and philanthropist Charles Huron Kaman died Monday at the age of 91.
Maintenance and Modifications
26th NBAA Maintenance Management Conference Set
NBAA will host its 26th Annual Maintenance Management Conference (MMC) from April 5 to 7 in San D
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Adds PW100 Capability in Winnipeg
StandardAeroís Winnipeg facility has been approved by Pratt & Whitney Canada as a PW100 designated overhaul facility.
Maintenance and Modifications
Eagle Creek Aviation To Refurb Colombian Army Aircraft
The Colombian Army has contracted with Indianapolis-based Eagle Creek Aviation Services for Grand Renaissance refurbishment of a Twin Commander 980 and a T
Maintenance and Modifications
Dallas Airmotive Offers Super Bowl Support
BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul Group has positioned three mobile response vehicles to the Dallas/Fort Worth area to support visitors to the Super
Maintenance and Modifications
Alagro Fumigaciones Named GE M601 & H80 Service Center
Funes, Argentina-based Alagro Fumigaciones has been named a GE Aviation-authorized service center for the M601 and H80 turboprop engines.
Regulations and Government
New Florida Governor Auctioning State Aircraft Fleet
Fulfilling a campaign promise, newly installed Florida governor Rick Scott directed the state to sell the state’s two business airplanes–a 20
Safety
Jeppesen Adds Fatigue Risk Management Feature
Jeppesen added fatigue risk management (FRM) functionality to its Crew Management System suite, furthering its work to prevent and mitigate fatigue
Regulations and Government
Colt Offers ‘Turnkey’ Solution for ETS Compliance
Colt International is now offering a “turnkey solution” for flight departments that must comply with the
Regulations and Government
New Congress to President: user fees will not fly
As the 112th Congress kicked off its first legislative year, the incoming chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee was gearing up
Charter & Fractional
Lufthansa Considers New Bizjet Vendor As Swiss Private Aviation Hangs in the Balance
Lufthansa is weighing possible new options for providing executive charter services through its Lufthansa Private Jets service.
FBOs
New Shenzhen FBO shows bizav is taking root in China
As general aviation slowly takes hold in China, light aircraft manufacturer Cirrus has partnered with city and airport authorities to establish a ne
