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Cabin Interior and Electronics

ARSA names Component Control a Preferred Provider

Quantum MRO and logistics software provides a best-practices platform for aviation repair organizations.
Aircraft

Embraer Cuts First E2 Metal

Fabrication begins on E190-E2 pressure bulkhead
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Aircraft

AgustaWestland Sues over Airbus Army Trainer Plan

The Italian manufacturer is challenging the legality of the service’s plan to sole-source the contract to replace its fleet of Bell TH-67 trainers.
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Regulations and Government

IATA Stands By Existing Ebola Guidelines

Golbal airline association refers members to WHO and CDC protocols
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Charter & Fractional

Directional Aviation Realigns Flexjet, Flight Options

Flexjet will focus on newer aircraft while Flight Options will go back to its roots as the ‘value fractional.'
Avionics

Garmin Launches Standalone ADS-B Solution for Bizjets

Meets global ADS-B Out requirements by leveraging existing equipment to reduce costly flight management system and cockpit display upgrades.
Maintenance and Modifications

TAM To Open Bizav Mx Facility in NE Brazil by Year-end

150,000-sq-ft business aviation maintenance facility will be able to service up to 30 aircraft simultaneously.
Regulations and Government

TSA Administrator Pistole To Retire at Year-end

He has led the TSA over the past 4.5 years using a “risk based” security philosophy.
Avionics

Rockwell Collins Announces Fans Solution for Challenger 604s

Upgrade builds on the twinjet’s current flight management system and control display units.
Avionics

Honeywell Launches Mobile Apps for Pilots and Maintenance Techs

New apps include Pilot Gateway and My-Maintainer.
FBOs

FBO Partners Taps Alec Maguire as Senior Partner

Maguire and his father founded Maguire Aviation at Van Nuys (Calif.) Airport and grew it into the largest FBO on the field.
Aircraft

Mixed Verdicts in Indian AW101 Corruption Case

The judge dismissed charges of international corruption but found the CEOs guilty of "false invoicing."
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Aircraft

Industry Teams Tout Rotorcraft Designs for U.S. Army Demo

Bell is offering the V-280 Valor tiltrotor while the Boeing-Sikorsky team is pitching the SB-1 Defiant, based on Sikorsky's X2 tech demonstrator.
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Aircraft

Neo Draws Record Deal as Max Production Starts

Airbus wins latest chase for new narrowbody orders
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Maintenance and Modifications

Vector, Solenta Aviation Group Sign Engine Deal

Vector services General Electric, Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney Canada, Rolls-Royce and Turbomeca engines.
Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA Endorses Component Control as Preferred Provider

Association members receive discounts from the preferred provider.
Avionics

Duncan Aviation STCs Gogo System for Global Express

Gogo’s UCS 5000 in-flight entertainment system provides Wi-Fi.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Associated Air Center Inducts Boeing 787-8 Completion

Composite structure and advanced systems open new territory
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Maintenance and Modifications

Donaldson To Offer Dry Filtration for Civil Helicopters

Dry media filtration best suited to high-tempo operations.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet-Care Continues Expansion of GPA Trend-monitoring Programs

Gas path analysis now available for the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6.
Avionics

JetSupport Gets Garmin Dealership Approval

The Netherlands company can provide modification, installation of new equipment, parts support, and cockpit and software upgrades.
Maintenance and Modifications

Mxi Technologies Names Bill Cavitt President and CEO

Cavitt is also a member of the company’s board of directors.
Maintenance and Modifications

SoCal Jets Names Marty Owens Manager of New Business Development

Owens will focus on developing the company’s relationships with key accounts and seeking new business opportunities.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Issues Final Rule on Airbus Helicopters EC130B4

The new AD is intended to detect cracks in the tailboom junction frame.
Regulations and Government

Johnson: DHS Will Add Customs Pre-Clearance Locations

The U.S. will expand its customs pre-clearance locations overseas, according to Homeland Security secretary Jeh Johnson.
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Engines

Contract Awarded for Seventh Batch of F135 Engines

The U.S. Navy awarded Pratt & Whitney a contract modification on October 14 for a seventh low-rate initial production lot of F135 engines.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Reveals New G500 and G600 Business Jets

Gulfstream Reveals New G500 and G600 Business Jets
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Aircraft

Maritime Mode Radar Planned for Army's AH-64E Apache

The fire-control radar of the AH-64E Guardian will be enhanced to work in the littoral environment close to shore, among other upgrades.
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Aircraft

New Gulfstreams Deliver More Range and Cabin Comfort

The new G500 and G600 models have been in the works since 2009.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Unmasks Two New Fly-by-wire Large-cabin Jets

New G500 will have a range of up to 5,000 nm, while its G600 larger sibling will be able to fly up to 6,200 nm.
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