Flying Colours Corp. confirms signing the first customer for INAIRVATION’s pre-engineered retro-fit cabin solution for Bombardier Global aircraft types. Flying Colours, which was named a North American partner by the Austrian-based joint venture between Lufthansa Technik and F/LIST during NBAA 2015, is already working with the European partners on the design engineering for the cabin. The undisclosed client confirmed the order in late April. Work on the project has already begun.
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05/16/2016 - 18:03
The Commemorative Air Force Southern California Wing announces that the North American PBJ Mitchell named Semper Fi returned to flight on May 15, 2016, after a 23-year restoration. Semper Fi is the only original PBJ flying in the world.
During World War II the Marine Corps operated surplus B-25 Mitchells with the designation “PB” for patrol bomber. The Marines used the aircraft extensively in the South Pacific to routinely heckle and attack Japanese bases, as well as intercept enemy shipping.
05/14/2016 - 08:22
Despite Pratt and Whitney's lack of continued support for its PT6A-20 engine, Turbines Inc. refuses to let the trustworthy engine fall by the wayside. With no parts or even manuals available, Turbines Inc.
05/11/2016 - 17:14
JSfirm.com, an aviation job website, announces a partnership with EAA in which JSfirm.com will help promote EAA's week-long job fair to aviation job seekers. The event will take place during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016, The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration.
05/11/2016 - 17:04
Pentastar Aviation announces it has entered into a strategic alliance with Chicago Jet Group (CJG) to market and install CJG’s Controller Pilot Data Link (CPDLC) Future Air Navigation System (FANS) 1/A+ supplemental type certificate (STC) for Gulfstream aircraft.
05/11/2016 - 16:54
Vector Aerospace Corporation (www.vectoraerospace.com), a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, announces the grand opening of a new engine test cell at its Summerside facility in Prince Edward Island, Canada.
05/11/2016 - 16:44
KADEX Aero Supply announces it has secured distribution for True Blue Power's advanced lithium-ion batteries.
05/10/2016 - 11:19
Alerion Aviation announces the opening of its office at Teterboro Airport, the fourth location for the rapidly expanding aviation charter and management firm. Teterboro is the busiest airport in the U.S for business aviation and caters exclusively to private aviation traffic.
The Alerion office at Teterboro will be fully-staffed to provide service in the New York metro area. It will also handle charter sales, dispatch and maintenance support at the new location.
05/10/2016 - 11:02
Traxxall Technologies, providers of innovative aircraft maintenance tracking systems, announces a partnership with RocketRoute, developers of cloud-based flight planning systems, and new client, GlobeAir, a leading air taxi operator based in Austria.
05/06/2016 - 11:46
The National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 2016 Maintenance Management Conference (MMC2016), held this year in Kansas City, MO, boasts a record 190 exhibit booths, representing more than a 20 percent growth over the 2015 event. More than 900 attendees represented 41 states and the District of Columbia, as well as six foreign countries.
05/02/2016 - 17:39
Flightdocs, Inc., global provider of aircraft maintenance tracking services, announces the release of Flightdocs Enterprise. Incorporating the best features of the powerful Flightdocs Maintenance Tracking system, Flightdocs Enterprise provides full fleet capabilities, maintenance-inventory-flightlog integration, comprehensive work order management and API integration to customer business systems.
05/02/2016 - 13:35
Eastman Chemical Company announces it has received approval from engine manufacturer CFM International for use of Eastman Turbo Oils 2197 and 2380 in the CFM* LEAP-1A engine, one of the two options for the Airbus A320neo.
04/29/2016 - 16:28
The Flirtey drone used to make the first FAA-approved drone delivery in the United States has been accepted into the collection of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, where the space shuttle, Discovery, the SR-71 Blackbird and the first aircraft operated by FedEx are also displayed. The six-rotor drone was used to deliver medication to a rural medical clinic in Wise, VA, on July 17, 2015, after the medication was flown to a regional airport by a remotely operated NASA winged aircraft.
The carbon fiber and aluminum drone has a delivery system that lowers a package in a controlled manner while the drove hovers in place. Its built-in safety features include an automatic return-to-safe-location in case of a low battery, low GPS signal or communication loss.
04/29/2016 - 15:46
West Star Aviation announces it has successfully reached an investment partnership with Norwest Equity Partners (NEP), a leading middle market investment firm founded in 1961. Norwest has made a significant investment in West Star Aviation, one of the world's largest and fastest growing independent providers of maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO) and related services to the business aviation industry. The transaction was completed on April 28, 2016.
04/29/2016 - 15:27
Gateway USA, LLC, Clay Lacy Aviation, LLC, (Clay Lacy Aviation-Seattle) has been awarded a Federal Aviation Regulation Part 145 Repair Station Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Clay Lacy-Seattle is the only Part 145 repair station operating at King County International Airport/Boeing Field (KBFI).
The prestigious designation allows the company to service a wider variety of corporate and private aircraft, including larger jets, with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repairs and alterations.
04/29/2016 - 15:07
Machida Borescopes is set to showcase for the first time its latest addition to the Machida Videoscope family, the VSC-4-140-NLT. The borescope will be on display at Booth #535 at NBAA MMC 2016 in Kansas City, MO, from May 3-5. The new 4mm video borescope is fitted with a threaded, removable side view adapter. It is used by engine manufacturers and is approved for engine use.
04/21/2016 - 14:17
Eastman Aviation Solutions announces it has been selected by Cathay Pacific Group for a main engine oil fleet conversion, exclusively utilizing Eastman Turbo Oil 2197 as the main engine oil fleet-wide.
Cathay Pacific Airways recently reviewed its main engine oil requirements and benefits in anticipation of planned Airbus A350 deliveries as part of fleet expansion and modernization. The A350, powered by Trent XWB engines, is only approved for operation with high-performance capable (HPC) engine oils.
04/20/2016 - 14:58
Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announces it has added new factory-direct coverage programs – Pre-Buy Assurance, Extended Care and King Air Direct – furthering its commitment in supporting the world’s largest installed fleet. Through these new programs, Citation, King Air and Hawker customers can increase efficiency, reduce costs and optimize the value of their aircraft.
04/20/2016 - 14:53
Duncan Aviation supports its local communities once again by awarding 20 students the Karen K. Duncan Scholarship. The company awards the children of its team members each year; each scholarship winner receives up to $4,000 for his or her college education—$1,000 a semester for up to two years.
An independent committee reviewed applicants’ essays and assigned point values to them. Students also earned points for academic achievement, leadership, citizenship, career goals and extracurricular activities.
04/20/2016 - 14:47
Pentastar Aviation announces is has established a marketing and distribution relationship with Aviation Clean Air, creator of the only proactive air and surface purification system available for any aircraft. Pentastar Aviation will distribute and install the Clean Air Cabin ionization system from its repair station based at Oakland County International Airport (KPTK).