D.O.M. News
04/01/2014 - 12:00
PremiAir Aviation International Ltd, U.K., announces that it has entered into a transatlantic joint venture with Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc., (ASU) of Boise, ID to bring innovative new night vision technologies to the U.K. and other European countries. Under the terms of the joint venture – which was signed at the recent Helicopter Association International annual HELI-EXPO in Anaheim, CA - PremiAir and ASU will jointly supply, sell and support night vision products, maintenance, training and aircraft modification services in the U.K. and Continental Europe.
04/01/2014 - 12:00
For those who might not know, I don’t have a degree in English or Journalism. I am an A&P. I also had my Inspection Authorization until two years ago when the FAA clarified “actively engaged.” Unfortunately, writing about aviation maintenance management doesn’t meet the FAA’s definition of actively engaged – to “inspect, overhaul, repair, preserve, or replace parts on aircraft, or supervise (i.e., direct and inspect) those activities.”
04/01/2014 - 12:00
Joe Wehrle’s technical expertise in Hawker and Beechcraft products over the years has earned him the label “troubleshooter extraordinaire” when it comes to maintaining these or just about any make and model of business jet.
03/26/2014 - 11:05
Navhouse Corporation announces that it has acquired all of Sabena Technics’ inertial test equipment located at its avionics maintenance base at the Brussels National Airport. This purchase includes a complete IRU ASTS, IRU STS, LTN-92 INU test station, a LTN-72 test station and considerable Level III test equipment. It will be re-located to Navhouse headquarters in Bolton, Ontario.
03/26/2014 - 09:28
Best Fly Maintenance announces that it will open a new part 145 Line Station at Luanda International Airport in the fourth quarter of 2014 to offer high quality maintenance services.
The new station will offer line maintenance tasks, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance checks for Gulfstream G450/550, Falcon 900, Falcon 7x or Beechcraft King Air family aircraft types. Overall, Best Fly will be qualified to work on more than 30 aircraft types.
03/26/2014 - 09:20
Comlux The Aviation Group announces several major organizational changes in Comlux America, both on operational and commercial sides.
03/26/2014 - 09:00
Continental Motors, Inc., a subsidiary of AVIC International Holding Company of Beijing, China, announces that in partnership with ASI Innovation of Reims, France it has acquired from insolvency the Type Certificate, inventory and manufacturing rights for the F406 twin engine turboprop formerly produced by Reims Aviation of Reims, France.
03/01/2014 - 12:00
Despite the cold weather and after a decade of inaction, the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA’s) rulemaking process thawed; the agency released its long-pending aircraft repair station regulations on Jan. 3, 2014.
03/01/2014 - 12:00
Advanced Helicopter Services announces the recent acquisition of Cascade Airframe Repair, a longtime helicopter repair services company based at Boeing Field in Seattle, WA. The company will remain at Boeing Field and will continue to offer comprehensive helicopter repair and maintenance services. Cascade has become known for providing exemplary customer service and support to its clients for almost 40 years, and was founded by Bob and Ruth Ann Starr. The couple will continue their long history of managing the company. Cascade is an Airbus Helicopters and MD Helicopter service center as
03/01/2014 - 12:00
In our previous article, you were going to mediate the disagreement between Joe and Mike. You might be thinking, “Is it really that bad? It’s just a minor disagreement and they will work things out — I don’t have to get involved.” Before we get to any actual discussions or steps you can take, let’s review the implications of the situation to determine if it warrants you stepping in.
03/01/2014 - 12:00
“Although pilots are the stars of our show, women were active in every field of aviation. All of us, men and women alike, need their stories and their inspiration. Remembrance is a sign of honor.”
Kirk House, “Flying High, Pioneer Women in American Aviation”
03/01/2014 - 12:00
Every year, we like to profile an avionics manager for the D.O.M. magazine issue that we take to the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) trade show and convention. I find it interesting to interview avionics professionals and learn about the paths they took in their avionics careers. This month, we interviewed Mark Wilken, director of avionics sales for Moline, IL-based Elliott Aviation. This is Wilken’s story.
03/01/2014 - 12:00
I am currently participating in a weight loss competition. This is a free competition put on by our community. Teams of four to six individuals are competing against other teams to see who can lose the most weight in three months. There are monetary prizes for the highest percentage of body weight lost for the top individuals and teams. I am in a team with my wife, son, and three other friends.
03/01/2014 - 12:00
In a landmark decision on February 13, a U.S. District Court judge sided with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in a motion to dismiss a federal lawsuit brought by the City of Santa Monica over the future of Santa Monica Municipal Airport.