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Maintenance and Modifications

Propulsion International Signs Alaskan TPE331 Mx Plan

Plan includes upgrading the engines to comply with the latest service bulletins.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation STL Installs Rockwell Collins’ Venue in Global XRS

Rockwell Collins Venue is a high-definition cabin management system.
Maintenance and Modifications

Vector Aerospace Renews Service Agreement with Turboprop East

The company will provide engine repair and overhaul support for the P&WC PT6A and JT15D.
Maintenance and Modifications

Flightdocs To Roll Out New Enterprise Inventory Platform

The tool gives customers a real-time view of the purchasing and parts management process.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aviall To Market Aircraft Pump Products by AeroControlex

The agreement gives Aviall exclusive rights to distribute AeroControlex products in most of the world.
Aircraft

Insitu Unveils 'ScanEagle 2' With More Payload Options

Insitu unveiled the ScanEagle 2 with a new engine and payload options at the Euronaval 2014 conference in Paris.
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Aircraft

United Launches World’s Longest Dreamliner Flight

Service competes directly with Qantas A380.
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Rotorcraft

FAA Dismisses Appeal Seeking Bell 429 Weight Increase

Agency said exemption would give Bell an unfair competitive advantage and could compromise safety.
Charter & Fractional

Apollo Jets is First Argus Certified Charter Broker

Status comes after proving compliance, via an on-site audit, with “a recognized set of industry best practices.”
Airports

Second Part 13 Complaint Filed Against Norwood Airport

Grievance alleges that airport commission discriminated against Boston Executive Helicopter’s long-planned FBO at Norwood.
Aircraft

New Twist to U.S. C-27 Saga With Afghan Scrappings

The Alenia C-27A/J series has suffered a chequered procurement history in the U.S.
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Aircraft

Brazil Confirms Gripen Fighter Contract

Saab will begin delivering 36 Gripen NG fighters to Brazil in 2019.
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Accidents

Probable Cause Published on Inhofe Accident

Investigation showed no evidence of pre-impact structural, engine or system failures.
Safety

NTSB Report Details Pilot’s Mismanagement of Rest Periods

Pilot squandered opportunities before the accident to recuperate from sleep loss.
Avionics

Airbus DS Looks To Genesys for NC212i Autopilot

The partnership has selected Genesys Aerosystems of Mineral Wells, Texas, to provide its S-Tec 5000 digital autopilot for the NC212i.
Avionics

Emteq Lighting for 787 Completion

Included in the contract are a Quasar ceiling dome light and Quasar II wash lighting.
Maintenance and Modifications

New Distribution Agreements Expand Aviall’s Support Offerings

Boeing subsidiary Aviall announced four new distribution agreements this week at NBAA 2014 in Orlando, Fla.
Accidents

Sukhoi Crash Raises Fresh IAF Safety Concerns

The IAF’s safety record is again under scrutiny, with concerns over training and maintenance being voiced unofficially.
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Aircraft

Airbus Gears Up for A350-900 Service Entry

A350-1000 XWB production now under way
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Aircraft

Embraer Rolls Out KC-390 Airlifter

Brazilian company says that speed and flexibility are key attributes.
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Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Offers TPE331 Lifetime Warranty on Work

Contract program covers broad spectrum of maintenance services.
Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Organization lobbies for repair stations.
Maintenance and Modifications

ABS Jets Implements Lean Maintenance

The aim of the program is to ensure peak system efficiency.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Installing Ovation Select on Falcon 50EX

This is the company’s first installation of the Honeywell CMS in a Falcon 50EX.
Maintenance and Modifications

Fargo Jet Center Designated Cirrus-authorized Service Center

The FAA repair station is authorized to provide service for Cirrus aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Barfield Brings Line Testing to Ordinary Tablets

The software application can continually evolve with limited development cost.
Aircraft

Airbus Studies Extended-Range A321neo Variant

Airbus is discussing with airlines the possibility of building an extended-range A321neo.
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Airports

Kissimmee Airport Promotes New Airpark

Business aviation companies such as Signature Flight Support have discovered Kissimmee is a useful gateway to Orlando.
Aircraft

Boeing: Replacement Market Unfazed by Falling Oil Prices

Company CEO sees decade-long trend toward more replacement demand.
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