The Microturbo e-APU60, a new concept in auxiliary power units (APUs), recently completed a 150-hour block test and is progressing toward certification, Microturbo, a Safran Group company, announced at the NBAA Convention. “These tests gave us the opportunity to validate the reliability and the endurance of this new concept, meeting our expectations and those of our first customer, AgustaWestland,” said Pierre-Yves Morvan, CEO of Microturbo. “This milestone represents a significant step forward for the program.”
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October 31, 2012 - 5:00pm
Kirby J. Harrison
Odyssey Aerospace Components (Booth No. 1585) continues to solidify its place in the executive aircraft cabinetry business. And to ensure that reputation remains throughout the entire process, the Denton, Texas-based company supports its completion center clients by sending the same artisans and craftsmen who build the cabinets to the center to manage the installation. “This ensures the cabinetry receives the greatest care and handling throughout the completion process,” said Stephen Zurel, installation site manager for parent company Greenpoint Technologies.
October 31, 2012 - 4:50pm
Amy Laboda
Duncan Aviation has announced the promotion of Rodolfo Rodriguez to regional manager of its Mexico facility. Rodriguez, a retired Mexican Navy officer, is authorized as an engineer for piston and turbine engines. “We knew that Rodolfo would transition well into this new role,” said John Slieter, vice president of aircraft service sales for Duncan. “Mexico has long been an important market for us and we see opportunities for additional customer support in the region.”
October 31, 2012 - 4:40pm
Kirby J. Harrison
Perrone Aerospace is unveiling two additions to its premium leathers and textiles (Booth No. 1563) here at NBAA’12.
The Fultonville, N.Y.-based company’s new Contessa leather is an extension of Perrone’s successful Royalty leather portfolio. Through a proprietary milling process, Perrone craftsmen have created a luxurious feel with the appearance of a subtle “shrunken” pebble grain.
October 31, 2012 - 4:40pm
Amy Laboda
Change can be good, but in the case of the current FAA notice of proposed rulemaking NPRM) regarding FAR Part 145, Aircraft Electronics Association president Paula Derks cautions NBAA’12 attendees to watch out. “This proposal makes wholesale changes to the avionics industry with damaging and costly repercussions,” she said.
October 31, 2012 - 4:40pm
Amy Laboda
Scholarship awards may have been the headliner for the annual Women in Corporate Aviation (WCA) NBAA luncheon, but networking was definitely the theme of what is becoming one of the more prominent little meetings taking place within this one big meeting of some of the best minds and creative energy in business aviation today.
October 31, 2012 - 4:30pm
Mark Huber
SyberJet Aircraft plans to resume production of the SJ30 light twinjet in 2014 with a new glass panel cockpit called SyberVision, with core avionics supplied by Honeywell. SyberJet hopes to have the new avionics certified in the third quarter of 2014, with first delivery of the jet in the fourth quarter of 2014. The company announced that it is not taking orders for new aircraft deliveries at this time, but should begin doing so shortly.
October 31, 2012 - 4:24pm
Kirby J. Harrison
In an ever-shrinking world of instant gratification in which going fast is good, then going faster must be even better.
Honeywell didn’t come right out and say it, but the company’s 2012 market forecast introduced a new category devoted to the concept of farther and faster. The forecast calls it the “very high speed/ultra-long range” category and notes the first use of that category in 2010 with the Gulfstream G650.
October 31, 2012 - 4:20pm
Amy Laboda
Lord (Booth No. 5337) announced it has been selected to supply the vibration isolator mounts for the Honeywell TPE331-14GR turboprop on the Kestrel single-engine turboprop, which is expected to fly in 2014. Lord has provided adhesives and coatings, vibration and motion control and magnetically responsive technologies to industry since 1924.
October 31, 2012 - 4:10pm
Charles Alcock
Boeing has contracted Comlux America to provide maintenance and a cabin upgrade for a pair of its own Boeing Business Jets. The work will include removing the existing interiors and refitting them after modification, as well as a comprehensive upgrade to the inflight entertainment and cabin management systems.
The first of the two BBJs will arrive at Comlux America’s recently expanded facility in Indianapolis, Ind. in early 2013 and the second will follow next summer. The facility works on both BBJs and the rival Airbus Corporate Jets family.
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