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Maintenance and Modifications

Elliptical Winglet STC Approval Broadens for Citation X

Since Winglet Technology received STC approval from the FAA for installation of its distinctive elliptical winglets last June, the company says five retrof
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: Amac Receives Approval for Global Service

The EASA has approved Amac Aerospace Switzerland to perform line and base maintenance as well as interior refurbishments and modifications on the Global Ex
Training and Workforce

Tata, Sikorsky To Build Parts Facility in India

India’s Tata Sons has formed a joint venture with Sikorsky to make parts, including cabin components, for Sikorsky’s S-92A and other aircraft, including th
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: CRS Continues Annual Drawing for Harley-Davidson

At the October NBAA Convention CRS Jet Spares of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., gave away a new Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycle.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star To Install Falcon 2000 Blended Winglets

Aviation Partners (API) has named West Star Aviation of East Alton, Ill., the newest blended winglet installation center for the Falcon 2000 series.
Training and Workforce

‘Virtual Terrain’ enhances training for civil NVG users

Early next year Night Readiness will unveil its 3.0 Virtual Terrain Board (VTB) night-vision goggle (NVG) training aid.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: Dallas Airmotive Offers SoCal AOG Service

BBA Aviation engine repair and overhaul company Dallas Airmotive has begun offering an AOG mobile repair vehicle in Southern California to provide engine s
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: Dassault Offers Falcon E-Maintenance Program

Five Falcon operators based in the U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: Bombardier picks Netherlands for European Service Center

Bombardier Aerospace is opening its first wholly owned European aircraft service center at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: Vector Aerospace ok’d for Arriel 2 Repair and Overhaul

Turbomeca has approved MRO Vector Aerospace to perform repair and overhaul of Arriel 2 engines for operators in Canada, the U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications

Premier Aircraft 50Dash4 Falcon Gets EASA OK

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified Premier Aircraft’s 50Dash4 upgrade of the Falcon 50.
FBOs

Signature upgrades Gatwick FBO

Signature Flight Support completed a major renovation of its London Gatwick FBO, enhancing the facility with modern décor featuring warm solid woods, new w
Aircraft

US Airways To Defer Delivery of 54 Airbuses

US Airways will defer delivery of 54 Airbus aircraft as part of a new “liquidity improvement program,” the airline announced today.
FBOs

Panorama upgrading Westchester FBO

Panorama Flight Service broke ground on a major upgrade and renovation of its FBO facility at Westchester County Airport near New York City.
Airports

TEB group seeks new ATC tower

The Teterboro Airport Industry Working Group sent a letter to the FAA requesting increased priority from the agency for building a new ATC tower at the bus
FBOs

Customs available at Ocean Sky

The Ocean Sky FBO at London Luton Airport offers customs and immigration clearance, thanks to a UK Border and Immigration Agency agreement to provide dedic
Airports

Ocala Business Park plans unveiled

In October, officials of Ocala, Fla., unveiled plans for the Ocala Business Park at Ocala International Airport/Jim Taylor Field.
FBOs

10 FBOs to receive appreciation plaques

The Wings Club presented a $25,000 donation to the Corporate Angel Network (CAN) at the club’s 67th annual dinner dance on October 23 at New York City’s Wa
Airports

AOPA seeks status in SMO noise dispute

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has submitted a motion to serve as a friend of the court in the City of Santa Monica’s appeal to uphold i
FBOs

Execujet opens in Cape Town

ExecuJet South Africa
Training and Workforce

Chevron adds new training topic

Chevron has unveiled the newest topic in its online FBO training series, titled Refueler Operator Training.
Sustainability and Environment

GFK signs fuel deal with Hiller Group

GFK Flight Support at Mark Andrews International Airport in Grand Forks, N.D., has signed with The Hiller Group to supply the FBO with Phillips 66 fuel and
FBOs

FBO PROFILE: Great Circle Flight Services, Anchorage

After nearly 30 years working in aviation in Alaska, mostly for airlines and in the fueling business, Louis Jennings got the opportunity to join the genera
Avionics

Sora Bundled Satcom System Bows

International Communications Group (ICG) has partnered with Cobham to develop a bundled Iridium and Inmarsat SwiftBroadband satellite communications system
Avionics

EMS Sky Connect Launches Forté

EMS Sky Connect introduced the Forté AirMail service last month, pitching it as giving passengers “pole-to-pole, anywhere-on-the-globe, unfettered in-fligh
Avionics

Panasonic Intros Ku Broadband

Panasonic Avionics has introduced what it calls a “global communications suite” that is designed to provide head-of-state aircraft with the ultimate in air
Avionics

HGS-6250 OK’d on G450, G550

Rockwell Collins announced that its HGS-6250 head-up guidance (Hud) system has been certified for the Gulfstream G450 and G550.
Aircraft

Paris Jet, the first VLJ, is revived

The world’s first production and certified very light jet, the Morane Saulnier MS760 Paris Jet, has a new lease on life.
Avionics

Primus Elite adds features to Honeywell avionics suite

The Legacy 650, the newest addition to Embraer’s growing choice of business j
Sustainability and Environment

NTSB urges upset training for charter/frax pilots

The crash of an aeromedic