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Kelly Aerospace Continues TCM Dual Magneto Service and Support
Since 1984 Kelly Aerospace has been one of the leading providers of overhauled Bendix/TCM single and dual mags. On February 23, 2010, TCM formally announced it would no longer accept orders for their dual magneto line including all harnesses and supporting parts.
While this was a very difficult decision for TCM, Kelly Aerospace remains committed to supporting both single and dual mags in general aviation. More . . .
Flightsafety Builds New facility To Support the MX Advantage Maintenance Program Developed in Conjunction with Cessna
LaGuardia Airport, New York (April 29, 2010) – FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that it will build a Training Center in Wichita, Kansas to support the new MX Advantage maintenance training program developed in conjunction with Cessna. More . . .
United and Continental Airlines Merge Create what is now the largest airline
HOUSTON AND CHICAGO, May 3, 2010 – Continental (NYSE: CAL) and United (NASDAQ: UAUA) today announced a definitive merger agreement. The merger will result in the world's largest airline - flying more than 144 million passengers per year to 370 destinations in 59 countries. More . . .
John Bahrenburg of the Meridian Jet Center/ Teterboro Awarded Charles Taylor “Master Mechanic” Award
TETERBORO NJ, APRIL 26, 2010 - Meridian, the Teterboro, NJ based Private Aviation Services Company, is proud to announce Aircraft Technician Crew Chief John Bahrenburg, recipient of the Charles Taylor “Master Mechanic” Award, the most prestigious award the FAA issues to persons certified under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations part 65. More . . .
Midcoast Aviation launches new AOG hotline
St. Louis, Missouri, April 27, 2010 – Midcoast Aviation has set up a new toll-free hotline to assist aircraft operators with any and all emergency and/or AOG situations. Calls to the hotline number - 877-313-5999 - are answered 24-hours a day, seven days a week by a qualified member of Midcoast’s MRO division. More . . .
Hawker Beechcraft Celebrates Grand Opening of Service Facility at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
MESA, Ariz. (April 22, 2010) – Hawker Beechcraft Services (HBS) today celebrated the grand opening of its expanded and enhanced aircraft maintenance facility at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (IWA) in Mesa, Ariz. HBS recently completed the final phase of a $14 million project that added a second 26,000 square foot hangar and expanded customer accommodations and administrative offices to the Mesa site, which was selected to serve as the company’s regional service center in the Southwest. The operation is expected to generate up to 110 new jobs over five years. More . . .
HEATCON® COMPOSITE SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES TWO NEW PRODUCTS FOR THE COMPOSITE REPAIR INDUSTRY
Seattle, WA - HEATCON® Composite Systems, a composite repair solutions provider located in Seattle, WA, has just released two hot new products designed for the composite repair industry:
Our HCS8000 Series "Micro Bonder." is a portable unit designed to be used on the factory floor or to accomplish small localized repairs on in-service aircraft or other composite curing applications. This unit features an LCD Graphic Display, an Audible Alarm, 4 Key Operator Interface, and USB Data Connection while weighing in at a mere 2.3lbs. More . . .
AVFAB RECEIVES EASA APPROVAL FOR BEECHCRAFT KING AIR AFT JUMP SEAT KITS
Clinton, MO – April 1, 2010 – Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) is pleased to announce that they have recently received EASA approval for all 100, 200, and 300 (including the 350) series King Air aft jump seat kits. AvFab has a U.S. STC and Brazil STC for these seats, which they have had for a number of years, but added the EASA STC in October, 2009. More . . .
West Star Aviation Announces Addition of Director for New Program at East Alton Facility
East Alton, IL, April 1, 2010 – West Star Aviation, Inc. is pleased to announce that Tony Koprivnik will take on the position as Director of Challenger and Global Express Programs at their East Alton, IL facility. The East Alton facility just implemented the Challenger and Global Express Programs into its product mix. More . . .
Midcoast Aviation first to install the PATS -5 configuration auxiliary fuel tanks in a Bombardier CRJ200SE
St. Louis, Missouri, March 25, 2010 – According to Midcoast Aviation, it is the first service center to replace the original RJ-SE PATS auxiliary fuel tanks in a corporate-configured Bombardier CRJ200SE. This modification prevents a reduction in the airplane’s flight range as a result of the original fuel tanks being deactivated. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandates all CRJ200SE aircraft deactivate original PATS fuel tanks per Airworthiness Directive 2008-22-01 in accordance with Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 88. More . . .
CORRIDOR® Version 9.5 Released
Continuum Applied Technology® announces the release of Version 9.5 of its CORRIDOR® Aviation Service Software. Enhancements support CORRIDOR®'s objectives to improve efficiency and impact workflow. Specific enhancements include cradle-to-grave lot traceability, file attachment & web link associations, enhanced batch shipping, improved password control, and the addition of work order & sales order header fees. More . . .
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