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Elit’Avia Makes Strong First-time Showing at EBACE
May 22, 2013, 11:45 AM
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Ljubljana, Slovenia-based charter and management firm Elit’Avia (Booth 1047) is exhibiting at EBACE for the first time. In addition, one each of the company’s super-midsize Challenger 300s and large-cabin Challenger 605s are on display at Bombardier’s static area.

Ontic Manufacturing Supports Legacy Avionics
May 22, 2013, 11:44 AM
May 22, 2013

Ontic continues to expand its product line, which now includes the manufacture and MRO support of generation two and three electronics and avionics. A company spokesman told AIN it has traditionally provided fuel computers, fuel measurement systems, weather and terrain avoidance radar, wireless smoke detection systems and electronic engine controls.

Heli-Alps Signs Up For Blue Eye To Reduce Cockpit Paper
May 22, 2013, 11:40 AM
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Heli-Alps, the Sion-based helicopter operator, has signed a deal with Luxembourg’s MRX Systems (Booth 1935) for its Blue Eye eTechLog application and to manage its fleet’s continuous airworthiness activities. Blue Eye is an electronic flight bag system that allows pilots to fill out flight information and to report squawks and discrepancies. For ground techniciansx, the system can be used to sign off certificates of release to service.

Lufthansa Technik Sells AirLiance Materials
May 22, 2013, 11:39 AM
May 22, 2013

Kellstrom Commercial Aerospace has acquired AirLiance Materials from Lufthansa Technik. Under the terms of the deal, AirLiance’s current CEO, Roscoe Musselwhite, will become president and CEO of Kellstrom Commercial Aerospace and a member of Kellstrom’s board of directors. His initial responsibility will be to integrate the two commercial operations into a single, integrated organization.

Duncan Aviation Offers Challenger and Global Express Landing Gear Guide
May 22, 2013, 11:35 AM
May 22, 2013

Duncan Aviation addresses the common questions and concerns regarding Challenger and Global Express landing gear work in its new field guide, Caring for an Aircraft’s Legs: Explaining Bombardier Challenger and Global Express Landing Gear Restoration Uncertainties. “We are constantly asked about timetables, pricing, what to expect, what the customer needs to provide and how we determine whether to repair or replace a part or the entire gear.

UK’s LEA Joins AirClub Charter Alliance At EBACE
May 22, 2013, 11:30 AM
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AirClub London Executive Aviation

AirClub, the alliance of operators that aims to establish a global air charter network, announced at EBACE another step toward that goal, signing London Executive Aviation (LEA) as its first member in the UK and ninth overall.

Beechcraft Delivers Baron to SaxonAir
May 22, 2013, 11:30 AM
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Beechcraft

During EBACE Beechcraft has delivered a G58 Baron to SaxonAir, a Norwich, UK-based charter company that also has bases at Biggin Hill and Cannes, France. The Baron will be used for company transportation and will also be available for charter. SaxonAir’s fleet includes the Hawker 900XP and 400XP, a King Air 350, two Citation Mustangs and Eurocopter EC120 and EC135 helicopters.

AAT Aircraft Maintenance WinsDGAC Repair Station Certification
May 22, 2013, 11:25 AM
May 22, 2013

AAT Aircraft Maintenance has received a repair station certificate from Mexico’s Director General of Civil Aeronautics. AAT Aircraft Maintenance offers routine and heavy inspections, avionics support, interior refurbishment and structural repair and fabrication. Additionally, the Dallas-based company provides engine maintenance services, component repairs and overhauls, landing gear overhauls, composite repair and fabrication and related services.

Blackhawk Poised To Offer Caravan 208A Engine Upgrade
May 22, 2013, 11:20 AM
May 22, 2013

Flight-testing is complete on Blackhawk Modifications’ Cessna 208A Caravan XP42A upgrade and FAA STC approval is imminent, according to the company. The upgrade provides the same operational advantages as the 208B Grand Caravan.

At Ebace, Avinode Offers A New Tool For Brokers
May 22, 2013, 11:15 AM
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Air charter marketplace specialist Avinode (Booth 1047) has launched Avinode Trip Manager, a new “sales management system” designed for air charter brokers. “It gives members the ability to manage all sales-related tasks–not only flight sourcing–in a completely integrated online environment,” said Oliver King, managing director of the Gothenburg, Sweden-based company.

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