Content Archive: May 2011

Safety

Fit for Work: A simple test to spot fit fliers

Aviation is extraordinarily dependent on the performance of people who fly and maintain aircraft.

Lead emissions may lead to costly California lawsuits

The Center for Environmental Health (CEH) sent a notice of violation to oil companies and fuel supplier Avfuel, as well as to more than two dozen companies
Avionics

Fusion TSO a major step for Rockwell Collins

The Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics system is “good to go,” reported chairman, president and CEO Clay Jones during an April 21 earnings call.
Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA celebrates U.S. EU safety agreeement

Trimec Aviation has partnered with Texas Jet at Fort Worth Meacham (FTW) to build a new maintenance facility that will double the size of Trimec’s current

AW Cries Foul Over Turkey Black Hawk Pick

For the better part of five years AgustaWestland (AW) had been counting on Turkey to be a major customer for the military variant of its AW139 medium twin,
Maintenance and Modifications

Cessna positions additional MSU in Georgia

Philadelphia-based Jet East Corporate Aviation has purchased the maintenance division of Ross Aviation at Trenton Mercer County Airport; the two will share
Regulations and Government

Revolving door continues at TSA

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) general aviation manager Brian Delauter, a former airline pilot with impeccable general aviation credentials,
FBOs

FBO Profile: Airflite at Long Beach

When it comes to customer service, Airflite at Long
Maintenance and Modifications

Jets opens new UK facility with paint capability

Mid-Continent Instruments’ Van Nuys, Calif.
Rotorcraft

Army Takes First Step In Defining Future Helicopter

By the end of this month the U.S.