Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) is preparing to send teams of students from each of its four branch campuses to compete in the annual Aerospace Maintenance Council (AMC) Competition taking place in Chicago on April 9-11.
The competition invites teams of students who are in training to become aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) to compete in 27 different problem-solving challenges that simulate real-world situations which they may face as professional AMTs.
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04/03/2024 - 12:21
04/03/2024 - 12:15
C&L Aerospace, a C&L Aviation Group company, purchases an E190 aircraft from Nordic Aviation Capital. This complete aircraft is currently being disassembled in Portugal, and parts from this aircraft will join C&L’s growing E170/190 inventory at the company’s main headquarters in Bangor, ME.
04/03/2024 - 12:09
DuraLabel announces the immediate availability of its new Kodiak Max Industrial Sign and Label Print Systems. Kodiak Max allows companies to bring multi-color, industrial-strength sign and label production in-house.
04/03/2024 - 11:54
Hartzell Aviation introduces a series of firewall-forward safety-tip maintenance training courses covering a variety of Hartzell products installed on four popular aircraft. The Hartzell Aviation videos are complimentary, and in addition, each safety-tip video qualifies for FAA credit when logged into and enrolled in the FAASafety.gov website after successfully completing the course material.
04/03/2024 - 10:56
Veryon, a provider of information services and software solutions for the aviation industry, announces that it will showcase its industry-leading solutions at Aviation Week's MRO Americas, the industry's leading MRO event, on April 9-11, 2024, in Chicago, IL. During the three-day event, Veryon will demonstrate how its solutions revolutionize how aircraft operators get more uptime.
04/03/2024 - 10:46
C&L Aerospace, a C&L Aviation Group company, signs an agreement with AVIAN Inventory Management (AVIAN) to assist in marketing and selling inventory consisting of 85,000 individual part numbers and over 18 million total parts, spanning several aircraft types, including ERJ 145, E170, E190, E-Jet, E120, Legacy, Phenom and Predator.
04/03/2024 - 10:40
Dassault Aviation opens a major new maintenance, repair and overhaul facility In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, that will greatly enhance service for Falcon operators in Southeast Asia. Operating under the ExecuJet brand, the state-of-the-art factory service center will be able to support 10-15 aircraft at one time, including Dassault’s largest aircraft, the Falcon 6X, which recently entered service, and the larger 10X, which will reach the market in 2027.
04/03/2024 - 10:28
Duncan Aviation announces its Satellite shop in Houston, TX, has installed its first Starlink in-flight internet connectivity system in a GL-XRS. The customer couldn’t be happier as the installation proceeded without a hitch, and once installed, Starlink fired up immediately.
03/28/2024 - 09:09
Western Aircraft, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, is bolstering its MRO support team for turboprop and jet aircraft with the addition of key personnel.
03/28/2024 - 08:58
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) names Dina Green, a 20-year veteran with the organization, to the new position of chief of staff. Green will retain her responsibilities overseeing VIP experiences at NBAA events and other gatherings.
03/28/2024 - 08:20
ARGUS International, Inc., a member of the SGS Group, honors Richmond, Virginia-based Dominion Aviation Services, Inc., as a Platinum Elite operator. Dominion Aviation Services, Inc. has been an ARGUS Platinum-rated operator since 2006.
03/28/2024 - 08:02
AOne Parts & Logistics, an aftermarket solutions provider, opens an inventory and distribution center in South Florida to improve overall efficiency and consolidate key inventory items. Parts and material had previously been held in several locations, including AOnes’ headquarters in Asheville, NC.
03/27/2024 - 16:06
CAE announces it has published a new whitepaper titled, "Transforming Aircraft Technician Training With Extended Reality."
Immersive digital experiences are transforming aircraft technician and fast becoming a high-value solution and an invaluable asset in the aviation maintenance sector. Safer training, faster learning, better retention, and reduced downtime lead the way in a long list of benefits.
Tomorrow's future of flight starts with today's technicians.
03/27/2024 - 07:14
Consolidated Fuel Systems announces the acquisition of Great Planes Fuel Metering, Inc. The acquisition will enable Consolidated Fuel Systems to offer a more comprehensive product offering to better serve its customers and expand into new markets.
03/27/2024 - 06:55
IFS, a global cloud enterprise software company, announces that Joby Aviation, a manufacturer of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for commercial air-taxi services, has selected the IFS Cloud for Aviation Maintenance solution for its pioneering eVTOL aircraft maintenance processes.
03/27/2024 - 06:46
Paragon Aviation Group, a provider in aviation services, announces its partnership with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) to launch the NBAA FBO Partnership Network. The NBAA FBO Partnership Network provides FBOs with a platform to showcase their services and facilities to a wide audience of industry professionals. Through this partnership, FBOs can access a range of marketing and promotional opportunities, including discounted participation in NBAA events and publications.
03/27/2024 - 05:14
Teams from around the world will be arriving next month in Chicago for the premier event in aviation maintenance. The competition presented by Snap-On runs in cooperation with MRO Americas offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity for aircraft maintenance technicians to showcase their skills and compete for prizes, including the William F. “Bill” O’Brien award for excellence in aircraft maintenance.
03/25/2024 - 12:42
Pentagon 2000 Software, Inc. announces that it has successfully completed the SOC1 Audit and Certification process. The successful audit focuses on the effectiveness of company controls and the ability to safeguard client data.
03/25/2024 - 12:05
C&L Aerospace, a C&L Aviation Group company, opens a 20,000-square-foot parts warehouse in Leipzig, Germany. The location was carefully researched and chosen in order to provide the most convenient shipping hub for Europe and beyond. The company warehouse will store aircraft parts inventories for ATR 42/72, ERJ 145, E170/190, Saab 340 and more.
03/22/2024 - 11:26
West Star Aviation announces the promotion of Zach Brandt to project manager of the Challenger program at its Perryville, MO (PCD), facility.