AVIATION TURBINES INTERNATIONAL, INC. (ATI) ADDS JT15D ENGINE OVERHAUL TO CAPABILITIES
June 24, 2009 – Aviation Turbines International, Inc. (ATI), an AVMATS-related company, has added the JT15D Series Engine Overhaul to the Hot Section & Repair Services. On June 12, 2009, ATI’s Test Cell was correlated by Pratt & Whitney Canada utilizing the JT15D-5D Engine (rated at 3,045 lbs. of thrust) the highest thrust engine of the JT15D family. ATI will have the ability to perform complete overhaul of the engine along with the accessories such as the Fuel Controls, Bleed Air Valve, Anti-Ice Valve, Motive Flow Valve, Fuel Nozzles, & Fuel Pumps. More . . .
FlightSafety introduces proficiency protection program to help business aircraft pilots and Maintenance Technicians who have become unemployed
Pilots and maintenance technicians who have become involuntarily unemployed during 2009 may be eligible to receive a training course at no cost from FlightSafety between now and year end.
LaGuardia Airport, New York (June 23, 2009) – FlightSafety International announces the Proficiency Protection™ Program* designed to help pilots and maintenance technicians of business aircraft who have become involuntarily unemployed since January 1, 2009.More . . .
Gradient Lens Corporation Acquires FRS Omega, Inc. Introduces new product offerings in flexible fiberoptic and video borescope visual inspection
Rochester, N.Y., June 18, 2009–Gradient Lens Corporation, of Rochester, N.Y., has acquired FRS-Omega, Incorporated, of Phelan California.
“The addition of FRS Omega’s exceptional line of flexible fiberoptic and video borescopes will allow us to provide the most comprehensive offerings of rigid and flexible borescopes that are made, sold, and serviced in the United States” said Gradient Lens Corporation president and chief scientist, Dr. Douglas Kindred. “We think combining these complimentary product offerings makes our new company the best value in the industry.” More . . .
PAMA President and Chairman Discuss the separation of PAMA from SAE PAMA publishes FAQ sheet to answer questions about the separation and PAMA's future!
June 17, 2009 - In an Interview with D.O.M. magazine this morning, Clark Gordon, chairman of PAMA, and PAMA president John Casker discussed PAMA's decision to separate from SAE. PAMA has been an affiliate organization within SAE for the past 3 1/2 years. PAMA was scheduled to make a decision to fully integrate into SAE by 2011. However, earlier this year SAE asked PAMA to move up that decision. According to Gordon, the full integration of PAMA into SAE would have resulted in the dispersion of PAMA management with no central nucleus from which PAMA could manage its operation. The PAMA board of directors made the decision to separate from SAE, and the association will hire an association management firm to meet the needs of its members and chapters. PAMA plans to have its headquarters based in the Washington, DC area.
Gordon stresses that the SAE affilliation has been a very good relationship. "We continue to have a good relationship with SAE and they have been very generous to PAMA over the past three 3 1/2 years!"
At this time, PAMA and SAE are reviewing the future of the PAMA/SAE Institute Professional Certification Program.
PAMA provided a list of questions and answers that clarify the direction of PAMA and the reasons for separating from SAE. Click here to view PAMA's Q&A.
PAMA Ends SAE Affiliation to Focus On Aviation Maintenance Services
Separation from the Society of Automotive Engineers leads to more autonomy and a renewed emphasis on member, chapter and corporate programs
Warrendale, PA (June 15, 2009) — PAMA, the Professional Aviation Maintenance Association, has announced it is ending its affiliation with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and will focus exclusively on programs and support for aviation maintenance managers, aviation mechanics and the aviation maintenance industry. PAMA plans to hire an association management firm to handle day-to-day operations and its recent initiatives to enhance member services, increase corporate and individual membership, and expand its technical leadership. PAMA will continue to provide a lobbying presence in Washington, DC, to ensure that aviation maintenance issues are properly represented in government circles. More . . .
New Generation Maintenance Stand for the Gulfstream G450
Factory Supply Inc. of St. Petersburg Florida is pleased to announce that they have installed the first, purpose built maintenance tail dock specifically designed for the Gulfstream G450 corporate jet at their customer's hangar based in Illinois. More . . .
FAA revises FAA Awards Program - renames it William (Bill) O'Brien Maintenance Technician Awards Program
The FAA has revised the FAA Awards program with a new web-based program that, among other things: Renames the program, offers an online learnling library at faasafety.gov website, and requires certain FAA "Core" training be done at all levels of the program. More . . .
Divco, Inc repairs 100,000th Crankcase
(Tulsa, Oklahoma) Divco, Inc., announces it has recently achieved a milestone - the 100,000th crankcase, a Lycoming 0-320, was repaired, certified and shipped to a long standing customer. More . . .
Bombardier Aerospace has awarded a five-year LRU service contract to Aerosource Inc.
June 2nd, 2009 – Somerset, New Jersey – Bombardier Aerospace has awarded a five-year LRU service contract to Aerosource Inc. This service contract covers the repair and overhaul of the Air Driven Generator, p/n 756652A, used on the worldwide fleet of Challenger and CRJ aircraft. More . . .
CORRIDOR® Version 9 Released
Leading Aviation Service Software Provides Additional Global Capabilities, Automated Weight & Balance, APIs
Continuum Applied Technology® announces the release of Version 9 of its CORRIDOR® Aviation Service Software, which introduces a new Multi-Currency Module, automated Weight & Balance features, and new APIs (Application Program Interfaces). More . . .
Greenwich AeroGroup Signs Agreement to Acquire Banner Aerospace
Greenwich, CT, May 20, 2009 — Greenwich AeroGroup, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Banner Aerospace Holding Company I, Inc. and its aviation subsidiaries from its parent, The Fairchild Corporation. The Fairchild Corporation and its aerospace subsidiaries are debtors under chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Greenwich AeroGroup prevailed in a four-party auction conducted under the supervision of and procedures set forth and approved by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The court approved the definitive sale agreement on May 19, 2009.More . . .
Klassic Tool Crib offers 15 percent off
May 27, 2009 - - Klassic Tool Crib announces it is offering a 15 percent discount off all catalog list prices during the months of June through August. According to company president, Tom Brotz, “you just need to mention the discount when you call." Klassic Tool Crib’s catalog , featuring tools for Aerospace and sheet metal, can now be downloaded off its website – www.klassictoolcrib.com. The company will also send a print copy on request. Call 734-947-8100, or e-mail sales@klassictoolcrib.com for more information.
House Passes FAA Funding Bill; AEA Disappointed with Language for Repair Stations
With the U.S. House’s passage of the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2009, the Aircraft Electronics Association is relived to see FAA funding moving forward in this manner; however, the AEA is disappointed H.R. 915 includes language requiring FAA representative to conduct two annual inspections of foreign Part 145 certificated repair facilities. More . . .
Randy Babbitt approved as FAA Administrator - NBAA issues statement in support
Washington, DC, May 22, 2009 – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today issued the following statement following the Senate approval of J. Randolph “Randy” Babbitt as the next administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
“The National Business Aviation Association commends the Senate on its approval of Randy Babbitt's nomination to be FAA Administrator. As a pilot, he has operational knowledge of our air transportation system. He also brings recognized expertise to our highly complex policy issues. As the nation’s air transportation system faces many immediate challenges, all of us in the business aviation industry know that Randy will be able to hit the ground running at this critical point in the evolution of our system. We look forward to working with him to achieve our shared goal of leading the world in aviation."
AMT DAY is May 24th!
Remember that AMT Day is May 24th. Want more info about AMT Day? Go to the AMTUSA website to learn more about AMT Day! Click here!
Phillip Fienen Joins Precision Aviation GroupAs New Regional Sales Manager
Atlanta, GA – March 21, 2009 — Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG), exclusive provider of ISMRO® (Inventory Supported Maintenance Repair & Overhaul), announces that aerospace industry veteran Phillip Fienen has joined PAG as the company’s new Regional Sales Manager. More . . .
Gradient Lens Corporation Acquires FRS Omega, Inc.
New Generation Maintenance Stand for the Gulfstream G450
Divco, Inc repairs 100,000th Crankcase
Bombardier Aerospace has awarded a five-year LRU service contract to Aerosource Inc.
Randy Babbitt approved as FAA Administrator - NBAA issues statement in support
Atlanta, GA – March 21, 2009 — Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG), exclusive provider of ISMRO® (Inventory Supported Maintenance Repair & Overhaul), announces that aerospace industry veteran Phillip Fienen has joined PAG as the company’s new Regional Sales Manager. 
