D.O.M. News
03/01/2015 - 12:00
We deal with many acronyms in our industry. An A&P might install an STC on a customer’s SR22 at an MRO. We regularly deal with the FAA, NTSB, TSA, OSHA and other federal agencies.
Then there are the industry groups and associations — EAA, AOPA, AEA, ARSA and NBAA to name a few.
It’s like an alphabet soup! If you are having some alphabet soup, there are some letters you should consider including: AMC and NBAA MMC.
AMC
02/25/2015 - 08:45
Mobile, AL — Continental Motors Group, an AVIC International Corporation company, announces that the IO-360-AF (Alternative Fuel) engine model received type certification from the FAA in January 2015. The 6-cylinder IO360-AF is certified for standard 100LL as well as unleaded 91UL avgas and is now available in several countries. Flight Design GmbH is expected to take delivery of the first certified engine in Quarter 2, 2015.
02/23/2015 - 11:17
Duluth, MN – Cirrus Aircraft announces the 2015 Generation 5 SR22T Special Edition: Australis. Designed and configured for the Australian market, the Australis is tailored specifically to the climate, conditions and remote area flight operations that pilots in Australia regularly experience.
02/23/2015 - 11:07
Anacortes, WA – A Micro Vortex Generators kit has received FAA STC approval for the GippsAERO Airvan GA8 and GA8-TC320. Micro AeroDynamics, a world leader in VG technology worked closely with manufacturer GIPPS Aero to develop a kit designed to meet the needs of Airvan operators around the globe. Micro Aero has begun shipping kits that are designed to reduce stall and takeoff speeds, improve elevator authority, and enhance controllability.
02/23/2015 - 10:43
Wilmington, OH — Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services, Inc. (AMES) announces that it has been granted a Class 4 Airframe Rating by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
This rating gives AMES broad approval to perform maintenance on nearly all commercial aircraft that can be accommodated within its hangar facilities.
"This approval reflects the high level of confidence that FAA regulatory authorities have in our operation," states AMES president Brady Templeton. "It also provides us with the flexibility to support our rapidly growing customer base."
02/23/2015 - 10:11
WICHITA, KS – Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announces its company-owned service centers in Sacramento, CA, Mesa, AZ and Paris, France, have gained certification for Beechcraft King Air 90-, 200- and 300-series aircraft service and repair, expanding factory service accessibility to its global customer base.
02/18/2015 - 11:05
Power Flow Systems, Inc. announces it has recently published a 28- page concise guide in e-booklet format entitled: “All You Ever Need To Know About: General Aviation Exhaust Systems”. The publication is free to all interested pilots and mechanics.
02/18/2015 - 10:48
North Canton, OH — The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR; www.timken.com) announces it has received FAA-approval to integrate its compressor case overhaul operation in to its state-of-the-art Los Alamitos, CA aerospace repair facility. The facility has been in operation for more than 55 years and has allowed Timken to apply its industry-leading knowledge and technical expertise to mission-critical components that require high-precision repair.
02/18/2015 - 10:41
Albuquerque, NM – As part of Women of Aviation Worldwide Week 2015, Del Sol Aviation, Cutter Aviation, and pilot Dianna Stanger are hosting an opportunity for girls and women of all ages to take a free ride in a private aircraft March 2-8 during the Fly It Forward Challenge at Albuquerque International Sunport.
02/05/2015 - 16:27
Landmark Aviation announces it has acquired the fixed based operation assets of Island City Flying Service, Inc. at Key West International Airport (EYW).
“Our expansion into the Key West market complements our existing south Florida locations,” states Dan Bucaro, president and CEO. “We look forward to building a strong partnership with the general aviation community in Key West.”
02/05/2015 - 16:05
The Irish facility operated by Lufthansa Technik as part of its European aircraft overhaul network is now called Lufthansa Technik Shannon. What used to be Shannon Aerospace (SAL) - a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Technik AG - has thus joined Hamburg, Berlin, Budapest, Malta and Sofia as one of the six European base maintenance facilities in name as well as in practice. The change in name coincides with the 25th Anniversary of the company which provides services to over 50 airlines and employs a workforce of more than 500.
02/05/2015 - 15:15
West Star Aviation announces that Mike Shonka, its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be inducted into the Wichita Business Journal’s “CFO Awards Hall of Fame.” Shonka will be inducted during the Wichita Business Journal’s annual CFO Awards event on March 3, 2015.
01/29/2015 - 15:33
Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today celebrated the roll out of the first production Citation Latitude at the company’s Wichita, KS manufacturing facility, just three years since being announced to the market. The assembly of the Latitude features a variety of technological advancements including the use of new automated robotics and ergonomically friendly tooling stations.
01/27/2015 - 15:01
The National Air Transportation Association, in partnership with A3P Technologies, announces the release of the Safety 1st Digital Emergency Response System®. The System is a cutting-edge digital tool that allows aviation businesses to prepare for, and respond to, emergency situations with an unparalleled level of effectiveness.
01/27/2015 - 14:58
Machida announces it will showcase for the first time in its hands on engine display at HAI Heli-Expo2015 its new portable DPU 7-7070 High Definition Digital Processing Unit (DPU) with its engine manufacturer-approved VSC-3-140-NL 3mm Videoscope.
The scope and processor combination provides more than 12 standard and new features including:
01/27/2015 - 14:55
Continuum Applied Technology announces its premier mobile application, CORRIDOR Mobile Mechanic, is now available for multi-platform operation.
A supplement to Continuum’s CORRIDOR Aviation Service Software, CORRIDOR Mobile Mechanic facilitates wireless shop floor maintenance. Technicians and supervisors can remotely add, request or view labor, parts, and services, as well as perform inspections, signoffs and much more – in real time.
01/27/2015 - 14:52
The general aviation community has banded together to urge the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to address critical barriers to ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance—Broadcast) equipage, including high cost and lack of certified solutions for some types of aircraft.
In a joint letter sent to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta on Jan. 23, 14 general aviation groups representing tens of thousands of aircraft owners asked the FAA to take aggressive steps that would allow more aircraft to meet the agency’s mandate to equip for ADS-B Out by 2020.
01/27/2015 - 14:44
Jet Aviation recently held its annual La Bella Macchina, a showcase of high-performance machinery, to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County.
Jet Aviation’s La Bella Macchina was held on Thursday, January 22nd at the company’s Palm Beach facility.